33 31 011 Replacing rear axle carrier
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IMPORTANT:
Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to enter the hydraulic system.
Close off pipe connections with plugs.
Close off pipe connections with plugs.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear differential
- Remove complete rear axle carrier and if necessary with other workers assisting set down on a suitable surface
- Version with Dynamic Drive: Disconnect pressure lines for
- oscillating motor of rear axle from rear axle carrier. See INTEGRATED SUSPENSION SYSTEMS - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS .
- Remove both stabilizer links from stabilizer .
- Remove stabilizer from rear axle carrier .
- Remove ride-height sensor with holder from rear axle carrier . See INTEGRATED SUSPENSION SYSTEMS - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS .
Remove swinging arm on both sides from rear axle carrier .
Remove control arm on both sides from rear axle carrier .
Remove guide arm on both sides from rear axle carrier .
Remove wheel carrier on both sides with output shaft, swinging arm and suspension arms.
After installation:
- Version with Dynamic Drive:
- Fill and bleed hydraulic system . See INTEGRATED SUSPENSION SYSTEMS -- OPERATING FLUIDS .
- Check pipe connections for leaks
- Adjust handbrake . See 34 10 014 ADJUSTING HANDBRAKE .
- Perform chassis alignment check . See 32 00 150 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or 32 00 155 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE-HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT LOAD .
- If necessary, carry out initial Dynamic Drive operation . See 37 10 001 INITIAL OPERATION WITH TEST RUN OF DYNAMIC DRIVE .