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. See 33 31 503 Lowering/raising rear axle carrier .
- Version with Dynamic Drive: Disconnect pressure lines for oscillating motor of rear axle from rear axle carrier. See 13 CONNECTING LINES .
- Remove both stabilizer links from stabilizer . See 33 55 040 Replacing stabilizer links for stabilizer .
- Remove stabilizer from rear axle carrier .
- Remove ride-height sensor with holder from rear axle carrier . See 37 14 512 REPLACING REAR RIDE-HEIGHT SENSOR .
Remove swinging arm on both sides from rear axle carrier . See 33 32 064 Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Swinging Arm .
Remove control arm on both sides from rear axle carrier . See 33 32 071 Replacing one upper control arm .
Remove guide arm on both sides from rear axle carrier . See 33 32 091 Replacing a guide arm .
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 32 13 006 BLEEDING POWER STEERING (VERSION WITH DYNAMIC DRIVE) .
- Check pipe connections for leaks
- Adjust handbrake . See 34 10 014 ADJUSTING HANDBRAKE .
- Perform chassis alignment check . See 00 ELECTRONIC CHASSIS ALIGNMENT .
- If necessary, carry out initial Dynamic Drive operation . See 37 10 001 INITIAL OPERATION WITH TEST RUN OF DYNAMIC DRIVE .