Lifting the rear axle differential

Lift and position the rear axle differential (1) with the special tool 0 496 009 (33 5 200) .
While lifting the rear axle differential (1) correct the installation position by twisting the adjustment screw (2).

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Insert screw from the rear.
Replace nut (1).
Parts: Nut
Screw nut (1) onto the screw with a few turns.

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Replace screws (1).
Parts: Screws
Screw in the screws (1) by hand.
Tighten down screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Rear differential to rear axle carrier, front
M12 Replace screw.	tightening torque	100 Nm

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Rear differential to rear axle carrier, rear
M14 Replace nut.	Tightening torque.	175 Nm

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Loosen and remove the tensioning strap 0 496 080 (33 5 206) from the rear axle differential (1).
Lower and remove the special tools 0 490 133 (00 2 030) and 0 496 009 (33 5 200) .

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installing vibration absorber

NOTE: The following step(s) must be performed if the listed component(s) is/are installed.

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Vibration absorber at rear axle
M8 Replace screw.	Tightening torque	28 Nm

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Vibration absorber at rear axle
M10 Replace screw.	Joining torque	56 Nm
	Angle of rotation	90°