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Remove/Install Complete Rear Axle - AR35.10-P-0010XG

Model 463 

as of model year 2019 

Fig 1: Complete Rear Axle Components Location - Model 463 As Of Model Year 2019
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  Notes on repair work on suspension components   AH00.00-P-0100-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Raise vehicle using vehicle lift.   AR00.60-P-1006A
2 Remove brake disks (1) from rear axle (2). Only when replacing the rear axle. AR42.10-P-0220XG
3 Remove screws (3) on left and right of rear axle (2) and remove brake cover plates (4). Only when replacing the rear axle.  
4 Remove left rear axle RPM sensor (L6/3) and right rear axle RPM sensor (L6/4). Only when replacing the rear axle. AR42.40-P-0820XG
5 Cut outer brake hoses (5) at the locations (arrows) marked in the diagram, seal with suitable stop plugs and remove together with brake calipers. Only when replacing the rear axle. AR42.10-P-0013XG
    SPECIAL TOOL Record plug Fig 4
6 Cut inner brake hoses (6) at the locations (arrows) marked in the diagram, and seal with suitable stop plugs.   AR42.10-P-0013XG
    SPECIAL TOOL Record plug Fig 4
7 Detach brake lines (7) from rear axle (2) and seal with suitable stop plugs. Only when replacing the rear axle.  
    SPECIAL TOOL Record plug Fig 4
8 Support rear axle (2) with support plate and major assembly mount. SPECIAL TOOL Support plate Fig 2
    SPECIAL TOOL Major assembly mount Fig 3
9 For removal, secure rear axle (2) on support plate and major assembly mount to prevent it from falling. SPECIAL TOOL Support plate Fig 2
    SPECIAL TOOL Major assembly mount Fig 3
10 Remove shock absorbers (8).   AR32.25-P-0110XG
11 Disconnect electrical connector (9).    
12 Unscrew banjo bolt (10), remove sealing rings and expose bleed line (11). INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Replace sealing rings.  
13 Detach electrical wiring harnesses (12) from rear axle (2) on left and right.    
14 Remove transverse control arm (13).   AR35.20-P-0140XG 
15 Detach propeller shaft (14) from rear axle (2) and secure to vehicle to prevent it from falling. Model 463 with engine 176 as of model year 2019 Model 463 with engine 177 as of model year 2019 AR41.10-P-0050XGA
16 Detach torsion bar (15) from rear axle (2). Model 463.276/277 as of model year 2019 AR32.20-P-0315XG
17 Detach upper trailing arm (16) from rear axle (2).   AR35.15-P-0320XG 
18 Detach lower trailing arm (17) from rear axle (2). NOTES Note version, location and installation position of adjusting shims on lower trailing arms (17).
If this is not observed, the wheel alignment measurement must be performed.
AR35.15-P-0330XG 
    INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Install adjusting shims on lower trailing arms (17) with the opening facing downwards.  
    INSTALLATION IMPORTANT The notch on the adjusting shims points in the direction of travel.  
19 Lower rear axle (2) until springs (18) are unloaded and can be removed. NOTES When lowering and raising the rear axle (2), pay attention to surrounding components.
Otherwise, they will be damaged.
 
20 Remove springs (18). INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Observe installation position of springs (18). AR32.20-P-0230XG
21 Lower rear axle (2) completely and remove towards the rear. NOTES When lowering and raising the rear axle (2), pay attention to surrounding components.
Otherwise, they will be damaged.
 
22 Install in reverse order.    
INSPECT Check     
23 Perform wheel alignment measurement. When replacing: - the rear axle (2) - the lower trailing arms (17) and if the original version, location and installation position of the adjusting shims (17) are not assured. AR40.20-P-0200XG
Fig 2: Identifying Support Plate (000 588 10 62 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Major Assembly Mount (000 588 11 62 00)
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Fig 4: Identifying Record Plug (129 589 00 91 00)
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