Installing rear axle housing
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Information
- All screws and threaded joints on the axle must be tightened in vehicle position. Vehicle position means: vehicle standing on its wheels, or the wheel suspension is raised with a universal vehicle lift. Dimension -1-
, from lower edge of wing to center of axle corresponds to vehicle position. The current height can be found in → 4495TW ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR SUSPENSION ALIGNMENT
. Always observe the following points!
Dimension 1 - center of wheel to lower edge of wing (rear axle shown)
- Screws and nuts are Geomet-coated and must not be greased .
- Installation is performed in reverse order.
Observe specified tightening torques:
Rear axle housing to body, front: Initial tightening 115 Nm (85 ftlb.) Final tightening +90°
Rear axle housing to body, rear: Initial tightening 115 Nm (85 ftlb.) Final tightening +90°
Shock absorber to wheel bearing housing: Initial tightening 150 Nm (111 ftlb.) Final tightening +180°