Remove thrust arm
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WARNING:
Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly. Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
- For additional information see: 00... RAISING THE VEHICLE USING A VEHICLE LIFT .
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.
Preliminary work
- Removing the undershield on the left fuel tank.
- Loosen screws (1).
- Loosen screws (2).
- Remove the undershield (1) at the fuel tank on the left.
- Refer to REMOVING UNDERSHIELD ON THE FUEL TANK ON THE RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING REINFORCEMENT STRUT .
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) .