33 31 011 Replacing Rear Axle Carrier
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IMPORTANT:
Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to enter the hydraulic system.
Close off pipe connections with plugs.
Close off pipe connections with plugs.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear differential
- Remove complete rear axle carrier and if necessary with other workers assisting set down on a suitable surface
- Version with Dynamic Drive: Disconnect pressure lines for oscillating motor of rear axle from rear axle carrier
- Remove both stabilizer links from stabilizer
- Remove stabilizer from rear axle carrier
- Remove ride-height sensor with holder from rear axle carrier. See 37 14 512 REPLACING REAR RIDE-HEIGHT SENSOR .
Remove swinging arm on both sides from rear axle carrier .
Remove control arm on both sides from rear axle carrier .
Remove guide arm on both sides from rear axle carrier.
Remove wheel carrier on both sides with output shaft, swinging arm and suspension arms.
After installation:
- Version with Dynamic Drive:
- Fill and bleed hydraulic system. See 32 13 006 BLEEDING POWER STEERING UNIT
- Check pipe connections for leaks
- Adjust HANDBRAKE
- Perform chassis alignment check
- If necessary, carry out initial Dynamic Drive operation