Removing and installing rear cross-member (AWD)

Special tools required: 

• 23 4 150

Preliminary work needed: 

• Remove EXHAUST SYSTEM .

Removal: 

Loosen screws (1).

Remove cover (2).

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Support rear axle differential (1) with workshop jack and special tool 23 4 150.

Secure rear axle differential against falling out with luggage strap (2).

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Loosen screw (1).

Remove vibration absorber (2).

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Loosen screw (1) from the cross member on the rear axle differential.

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Release screws (1) on left and right.

Remove cross member (2)

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Installation: 

Position cross member on the rear axle differential.

Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 33 31 4AZ .

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Tighten screw (1) on the left and right of the cross member (2).

Tightening torque 33 31 3AZ .

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Position vibration absorber (2) on the cross member.

Tighten screw (1).

Tightening torque 33 31 6AZ .

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Release luggage strap (2).

Lower and place aside special tools 23 4 150 and workshop jack.

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Position cover (2).

Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 33 31 8AZ .

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Required follow-up work: 

• Install EXHAUST SYSTEM .