33 33 001 Replacing Left Or Right Rear Axle Carrier Tension Strut

IMPORTANT: Observe safety instructions when raising the vehicle
Driving without compression struts is not permitted!
Risk of damage!
The rear axle carrier must be supported at the front is both tension struts have to be replaced!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear lip
Version with Dynamic Drive: Disconnect pressure lines for oscillating motor of rear axle from tension strut. See 37 13 110 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING PRESSURE LINE FOR OSCILLATING MOTOR/REAR AXLE .

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 33 32 28AZ . See REAR AXLE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Remove heat shield (2) from clip (3) on fuel tank retaining strap.

Installation:

Check clip (3) for damage and replace if necessary.

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield, Clip And Fuel Tank Retaining Strap

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 33 32 17AZ . See REAR AXLE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Release screw (2) and remove tension strut (3).

Secure rear axle carrier by inserting screw (2).

Installation:

Check threads for damage; if necessary, repair with Heli-coil thread inserts.

Tightening torque 33 33 3AZ . See REAR AXLE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 2: Identifying Tension Strut, Nut And Screw

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