Lowering/raising rear axle support (FWD) (X2 sDrive 28i 2018-2023)

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WARNING: Danger of injury!
Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in the vehicle slipping off the vehicle hoist and critically injuring other persons.
Make sure when supporting components that

the vehicle can no longer be raised or lowered
the vehicle does not lift off the locating plates on the lifting platform.

Necessary preliminary work:

Refer to REMOVING REAR WHEELS .
Refer to REMOVING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Refer to REMOVING TANK COVER ON LEFT AND RIGHT .

Lowering:

Press brake pedal down to floor and secure with pedal support.

NOTE: The pedal support may only be released when the brake lines are reconnected.

This prevents brake fluid from emerging from the expansion tank and air from entering the system when the brake lines are opened.

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Remove heat shield (1).

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Only for rear ride height sensor:

Disconnect connector (1).

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Release screw (1) of anti-roll bar links on left and right on the trailing arms.

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Release hollow nut (2).

Detach brake hose (1) on left and right from the brake lines.

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Unlock and disconnect the connector (1).

Release cable (3) on left and right from the cable clips (2).

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Support the rear axle support (1) using the universal jack (2).

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Release screws (1) from rear axle support (2).

Lower rear axle support by approx. 10 cm.

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Raising:

Align rear axle support (1) and raise using the universal jack (2).

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Tighten down screws (1) on rear axle support (2).

Tightening torque 33 31 1AZ .

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Insert connector (1) and lock.

Secure cable (3) on left and right using the cable clips (2).

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Position the brake hose (1) on left and right.

Attention!

Do not twist the brake hose!

Tighten down hollow nut (2).

See TIGHTENING TORQUE .

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Tighten down anti-roll bar links on left and right with screw (1) on trailing arm.

Tightening torque 33 55 2AZ .

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Only for rear ride height sensor:

Insert connector (1) on ride height sensor.

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Install heat shield (1).

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Release pedal support.

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Required follow-up work:

Refer to INSTALLING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Refer to INSTALLING TANK COVER ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to FLUSHING AND BLEEDING THE REAR AXLE BRAKE CIRCUIT .
Refer to INSTALLING REAR WHEELS .