33 31 011 Replacing rear axle support
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 operating instructions.
Load the luggage compartment with a minimum of 100 kg before lowering/removing the rear axle carrier.
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 REAR DIFFERENTIAL
- Remove COMPLETE REAR AXLE CARRIER
If necessary, remove both BRAKE CALIPERS with brake pad sensor (disconnect brake hose from brake line).
Remove both BRAKE DISCS .
Remove both brake lines from rear axle carrier.
Remove STABILIZER BAR (remove stabilizer links from wheel carrier).
Remove RIDE-HEIGHT SENSOR WITH HOLDER FROM REAR AXLE CARRIER .
E93 except M3: Remove VIBRATION DAMPER (variant D).
Remove both CAMBER ARMS ON REAR AXLE CARRIER .
Remove both TOE ARMS ON REAR AXLE CARRIER .
Remove both TRAILING ARMS ON REAR AXLE CARRIER .
Remove both GUIDE ARMS ON REAR AXLE CARRIER .
Remove both CONTROL ARMS ON REAR AXLE CARRIER .
Remove both wheel carriers with output shaft and all arms from rear axle carrier.
If necessary, unclip stoneguard (1) on left and right in marked areas and remove.
Installation:
Replace damaged stoneguard.
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
- Perform chassis alignment check See 3200150 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH VEHICLE LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION or 3200155 KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT VEHICLE LOAD