Lowering rear axle differential

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NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to rear axle differential.
If the rear axle differential drops down, persons can be injured or the rear axle differential can be damaged.

Secure the rear axle differential using a luggage strap.

Unlock and disconnect the plug connections (1) and (2).
Detach cable from the holders (3).

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Unfasten nut (1).
Remove the ground strap (2).

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Preparing the special tool

Place the special tool 0 495 827 (23 4 150) onto the universal jack 2 219 012 .

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Support the rear axle differential (1) with the special tool 0 495 827 (23 4 150) .
Secure rear axle differential (1) with the special tool 0 496 080 (33 5 206) on the special tool 0 495 827 (23 4 150) .

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Loosen nut (1) on the rear axle support at rear.

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Pull the bolt (1) out of the rear axle support.

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Loosen screws (1) rear axle support at front.

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Loosen screws (1) central mount.

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Slightly lower the rear axle differential (1) with the special tool 0 495 827 (23 4 150) .

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