Raise rear axle differential and secure (with GHAS)

• Lift and position the rear axle differential (1) with the special tool 0 496 009 (33 5 200)  .
• Correct the installation position while lifting the rear axle differential (1) by turning the adjusting screw (2).

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• Replace screw and nut (1).

  Parts:  Nut, bolt

• Insert the screw.
• Screw on nut (1) by hand.

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• Replace screws (1).

  Parts:  Screws

• Screw in the screws (1) by hand.
• Tighten down screws (1).

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• Tighten nut (1).

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• Release the special tool 0 496 080 (33 5 206)  from the rear axle differential (1) and remove it.
• Lower the special tools 0 490 133 (00 2 030) and 0 496 009 (33 5 200)  and set them aside.

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• Position the ground strap (2) on the rear axle differential.
• Tighten down screw (1).

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• Secure the cables on the brackets (3).
• Connect the connector (1) and (2) and audibly lock it.

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installing vibration absorber 

• Position the vibration absorber (1).
• Replace the screw (2).

  Parts:  Screw

• Tighten down screw (2).

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• Prepare the torque wrench (3) as shown with Ring insert tool for double hexagon head 

  Ring insertion tool for external double hexagon

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  Ring insertion tool for external double hexagon at the severance cut.

• Position the heat shield (1).
• Tighten the screws (2).