Preliminary work

Remove the relevant hub cap using puller hook 9229/1 and loosen axle bolt -1- before raising the vehicle. Operate the brake while doing this (2 mechanics required).

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Raise the vehicle → 4X00IN LIFTING THE VEHICLE .
Remove wheel → 440519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING WHEEL .
Disconnect all threaded connections on the wheel bearing housing as described in → 425219 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR WHEEL BEARING HOUSING .
Only loosen nut -3- on the threaded joint from the lower trailing arm to the wheel bearing housing, do not unscrew fully.

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Remove rear air spring/coil spring. → 427219 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR COIL SPRINGS → 434319 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR AIR SPRINGS