Lowering rear axle support
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WARNING:
Car may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
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!
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!
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 .
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
- 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 LOOSENING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT FROM THE ANTI-ROLL BAR .
- Refer to TENSIONING THE COIL SPRING LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to PREPARING THE SPECIAL TOOL .
WARNING:
Car may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
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!
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.
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.
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 .
- 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) .
- Loosen screws (1).
- Lower rear axle support by dimension A (A) using special tool 2 219 012 .
Dimension (A) = 10 cm