Preliminary Work

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Only for vehicles with PDCC: Disconnect 48-volt vehicle electrical system.
> 270703 DISCONNECTING AND COMMISSIONING 48 V SYSTEM
If you are replacing the rear axle housing: Remove the relevant hub cap using > 9229/1 - puller hook and loosen axle nut -1- on both sides of the vehicle before raising the vehicle. Operate the brake while doing this (2nd mechanic required).

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Axle nut (front axle shown)
Remove brake calliper on both sides of the vehicle and hang it at a suitable place in the wheel housing.
> 474119 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR BRAKE CALLIPER
Remove coil spring or release air from air spring.
> 427219 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COIL SPRING

> 430117 RELEASING AND FILLING THE LEVELLING SYSTEM
Remove exhaust system.
> 260119 Removing and reinstalling exhaust system - information on "REMOVING "
Remove rear cardan shaft.
> 393519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR CARDAN SHAFT