33 31 000 Removing and installing complete rear axle support

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WARNING: Risk of injury!
Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in the vehicle slipping off the lifting platform and critically injuring other persons.
Read and observe the information on permissible load distribution in the lifting platform instruction manual.
Load the luggage compartment with a minimum of 100 kg before lowering/removing the rear axle support.

When supporting components, make sure that

the vehicle can no longer be raised or lowered
the vehicle does not lift off the locating plates on the lifting platform

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove BOTH REAR WHEELS
Remove propeller shaft
If necessary, remove tension strut(s)
Remove both REAR COIL SPRINGS
Remove both PULSE SENSORS FROM WHEEL CARRIER , unclip line from wishbone and rear axle support
Disconnect plug connection for BRAKE PAD SENSOR
Disconnect plug connection from ride-height sensor and unclip line from rear axle support
Disengage both HANDBRAKE BOWDEN CABLES FROM EXPANDER LOCK and then remove from hanging hooks
Remove both shock absorbers from rubber mount/camber arm See 3352000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT SHOCK ABSORBER or 3352010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT SHOCK ABSORBER (M3)

NOTE: The subsequent procedure is described in the document "LOWERING/RAISING REAR AXLE SUPPORT ".

IMPORTANT:

Check sensor head and line from pulse sensor prior to installation for external damage, replacing if necessary.

After installation

Bleed BRAKING SYSTEM
Adjust HANDBRAKE if the setting of the adjustment unit was changed during disengagement and engagement of the handbrake Bowden cables