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Home >> Porsche >> 2017 >> Macan Base >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Drivelines & Axles >> Wheel Hubs >> 42 Rear Wheel Suspension, Drive Shaft -- (95B) MACAN >> WM 420519 Removing And Installing Rear Axle Housing >> Removing and installing rear axle housing >> Removing rear axle housing

Removing rear axle housing

  1. Press electric connector -2-  for level sensor on both sides of the vehicle together and disconnect it.
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    Mounting for level sensor 

  2. Only for vehicles with PASM:

    Release and pull off connector -2-  on both sides of the vehicle.

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    PASM connector 

  3. Release locking lugs -1-  and remove stone guard -2-. 
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    Removing stone guard 

  4. Unscrew fastening screw -2- and remove washer -1-  .
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    Lower shock-absorber mount 

  5. Remove stone guard -1, 2, 3- if fitted.
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    Stone guard 

  1. Transmission jack WE 1082 must be positioned under the rear axle housing -1-  with a suitable piece of wood -2-underneath. Also secure rear axle housing with strapping belts 9454.
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    Supporting rear axle housing 

  2. Unscrew front fastening screws -1-  on both sides of the vehicle.
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    Mounting for rear axle housing, front 

  3. Unscrew rear fastening screws -arrows-. 
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    Mounting for rear axle housing, rear 

    Information 

    When lowering the rear axle housing, always check that all electric lines are disconnected.

  4. Carefully lower the rear axle housing with accessories. Be careful of the brake callipers and lines while doing so.