Subsequent Work
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- Install rear cardan shaft.
- Install exhaust system.
> 260119 Removing and installing exhaust system - information on "REMOVING "
Information
Positioning air spring bellows in trailing arm
- The air spring bellows may only be filled if it was already positioned correctly in the trailing arm (to do this, lift lower trailing arm using lifting equipment) > Positioning air spring bellows in trailing arm.
- Align air spring bellows with groove -2- at the lug -3- of the trailing arm.
- Install coil spring or inflate air spring.
- Install brake calliper on both sides of the vehicle.
- If the rear axle housing was replaced:
Tighten axle nut -1-
on both sides of the vehicle. Operate the brake while doing this (2nd mechanic required) > Tightening torque 460 Nm (340 ftlb.)
Axle nut (front axle shown)
- Applies only to vehicles with PDCC: Start the 48 V vehicle electrical system.
- Only for PHEV vehicles: Fill in coolant and bleed the cooling system.
- Perform suspension alignment.