Removing the rear axle support
WARNING:
Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly
.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
- For additional information see: 00... RAISING THE VEHICLE WITH A VEHICLE LIFT .
WARNING:
Car may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported
.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Secure the vehicle hoist against lowering and lifting.
- Make sure that the vehicle does not lift off the mounting plates on the vehicle lift.
WARNING:
Car may slip off the vehicle hoist if the weight is distributed unevenly
.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Ensure there is a specific weight compensation on the car.
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
- Refer to REMOVING THE CONNECTING SUPPORT FROM THE TUNNEL .
- Refer to REMOVING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE CAMBER CONTROL ARM ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING TANK COVER ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING HEAT SHIELD AT REAR .
- Refer to RELEASING THE PROP SHAFT FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL .
- Refer to RELEASING THE CABLE FOR THE RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR FROM THE REAR AXLE SUPPORT .
- Refer to LOOSENING CABLE OF REAR LEFT AND RIGHT RPM SENSOR .
- Refer to RELEASING THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT SHOCK ABSORBER FROM THE BODY .
- Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT COIL SPRING .
- Refer to LOOSENING THE BRAKE CALIPER, LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT REINFORCEMENT STRUT .
- Refer to RELEASING THE WIRING HARNESS FROM THE M SPORT DIFFERENTIAL .
- Refer to PREPARING THE SPECIAL TOOL .
- Refer to POSITIONING THE SPECIAL TOOL ON THE REAR AXLE SUPPORT .
NOTE:
Perform the steps on the left and right side.
Remove thrust arm
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to components on the rear axle .
Removing both thrust arms simultaneously may lead to serious damage to the rear axle .
Damage to components on the rear axle .
Removing both thrust arms simultaneously may lead to serious damage to the rear axle .
- Only remove or replace thrust arms individually.
- When lowering or removing the rear axle: Support the rear axle support before both thrust arms are removed.
- Loosen screws (1) .
- Loosen screw (2) .
- Remove thrust arm (3) .
Remove rear thrust arm
- Loosen screws (2) .
- Loosen screw (3) .
- Remove thrust arm (1) .