33 31 011 Replacing rear axle support
Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in the vehicle slipping off the vehicle hoist and critically injuring other persons.
Load the luggage compartment with a minimum of 100 kg before lowering/removing the rear axle support. This prevents the vehicle from tilting or sliding off the vehicle hoist!
When supporting components, make sure that:
- the vehicle can no longer be raised or lowered
- the vehicle does not lift off the locating plates on the vehicle hoist.
Observe SAFETY INFORMATION for raising the vehicle
In order to avoid damage to vehicle hoist, perform weight compensation on vehicle.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVE .
- Remove COMPLETE REAR AXLE CARRIER .
Undo ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKS AT THE ANTI-ROLL BAR .
If applicable, remove RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR WITH JOINTED ROD FROM REAR AXLE SUPPORT .
Secure wheel carrier against falling out.
Release both CAMBER ARMS ON REAR AXLE SUPPORT .
Release both TOE ARMS ON REAR AXLE SUPPORT .
Release both TRAILING ARMS ON REAR AXLE SUPPORT .
Release both CONTROL ARMS ON REAR AXLE SUPPORT .
Release both WISHBONES ON REAR AXLE SUPPORT .
Remove both wheel carriers with output shaft, all arms, anti-roll bar link and brake disc.
Remove ANTI-ROLL BAR .
Take the rear axle support off the special tool with a helper and set onto a suitable support.
Installation note:
Use previous rear axle support as a template for modifying or replacing small parts.
After installation:
- Carry out wheel alignment procedure . See 32 00 150 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or 32 00 155 KDS WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD .