Removing the rear axle support
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: RAISING THE VEHICLE WITH A VEHICLE LIFT .
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.
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
- Refer to REMOVING TANK COVER ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING TANK COVER ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING STIFFENING STRUT .
- Refer to REMOVING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE CAMBER CONTROL ARM ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR HEAT SHIELD .
- Refer to RELEASING THE PROP SHAFT FROM THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
- Refer to RELEASING THE CABLE FOR THE RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR FROM THE REAR AXLE SUPPORT .
- Refer to LOOSENING CABLE OF REAR LEFT AND RIGHT RPM SENSOR .
- Refer to RELEASING THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT SHOCK ABSORBER FROM THE BODY .
- Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT COIL SPRING .
- Refer to LOOSENING THE BRAKE CALIPER, LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to RELEASING THE WIRING HARNESS FROM THE M SPORT DIFFERENTIAL .
- Refer to PREPARING THE SPECIAL TOOL .
- Refer to POSITIONING THE SPECIAL TOOL ON THE REAR AXLE SUPPORT .
NOTE:
Perform the steps on the left and right side.
- Remove thrust arm
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) .
Remove rear thrust arm