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
- Remove BOTH STABILIZER LINKS FROM STABILIZER
- Remove stabilizer from rear axle carrier. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING REAR STABILIZER or REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR ACTIVE STABILIZER .
- Remove RIDE-HEIGHT SENSOR WITH HOLDER FROM REAR AXLE CARRIER
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 BLEEDING POWER STEERING (VERSION WITH DYNAMIC DRIVE) or BLEEDING POWER STEERING UNIT .
- Check pipe connections for leaks
- Adjust HANDBRAKE
- Perform chassis alignment check. See KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE-HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT LOAD .
- If necessary, carry out INITIAL DYNAMIC DRIVE OPERATION