Lifting rear axle support
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- Raise the rear axle support using the special tool 2 219 012 and position it on the body. When doing so, pay attention to the correct position of the coil springs.
- Replace screws (1).
Parts: Screws
- Tighten the screws (1).
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Rear axle carrier to body | ||
| M12 Replace screw. | Tightening torque | 108 Nm |
- Release the special tool 0 496 080 (33 5 206) .
- Lower the special tool 0 495 817 (31 5 251) with the special tool 2 219 012 and place it to the side.
Follow-up work
- Refer to LOOSENING THE LEFT AND RIGHT COIL SPRINGS .
- Refer to SECURING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT TO THE ANTI-ROLL BAR .
- Refer to SECURING THE PROPELLER SHAFT ON THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR HEAT SHIELD .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT THRUST FIELDS AND THE TORSION STRUT .
- Refer to INSTALLING TANK COVER ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to INSTALLING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE CONNECTING SUPPORTS ON THE TUNNEL .
- Refer to SECURING THE CABLE TO THE REAR AXLE SUPPORT .
- Refer to INSTALLING REAR WHEEL ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .