Remove complete rear axle support

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WARNING: Unintentionally applying the parking brake
Injury hazard!

On vehicles with "Remote Engine Start" (SA1CR):
Starting the engine while working on the braking system is strictly forbidden. When starting the engine via "Remote Engine Start", the parking brake is automatically applied.
Deactivate the function "Remote Engine Start".
Open the hood before working on the braking system. This prevents the engine from being started.

WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported.
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!

Ensure there is a specific weight compensation on the car.

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... RAISE THE VEHICLE USING A VEHICLE LIFT .

CAUTION: Effects on other persons.
Injury hazard! Risk of damage!

Make sure that no other persons are in or around the vehicle.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Before first working on the DSCi brake (integrated brake), the "DSCi" web-based training must be passed successfully.
The "DSCi" web-based training is started in the Learning Management System (TMSi).

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
After a brake pad exchange and before pressing the brake pedal: It is imperative to apply the electromechanical parking brake.
If this is not observed, a CC message appears and the brake system switches to the emergency program. The brake booster is no longer active.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
During work on the rear brake, it must be ensured that the button for the electromechanical parking brake cannot be pressed.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
Refer to REMOVING REAR LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to RELEASING CABLE FROM THE REAR AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to REMOVING THE CONNECTING SUPPORT FROM THE TUNNEL .
Refer to REMOVING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Refer to REMOVING TANK COVER ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT THRUST FIELDS AND THE TORSION STRUT .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR HEAT SHIELD .
Refer to RELEASING THE PROP SHAFT FROM THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE PADS .
Refer to TENSIONING THE COIL SPRING LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to RELEASING THE LEFT AND RIGHT SHOCK ABSORBERS FROM THE BODY .
Refer to PREPARING THE SPECIAL TOOL .

WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported.
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!

Ensure there is a specific weight compensation on the car.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
In a profile rail pair, two profile rails are connected to one another by gearing.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The center of gravity of the axle support must be in the center above the special tool.

Align special tools 0 495 821 (31 5 255) and 0 495 819 (31 5 253) with the rear axle support .

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Raise the special tool 0 495 817 (31 5 251) with the special tool 2 219 012 and support the rear axle support.
Secure the rear axle support using special tool 0 495 817 (31 5 251) to special tool 0 496 080 (33 5 206) .

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Loosen screws (1).

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Lower the rear axle support completely using special tool 2 219 012 and remove it.

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