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Removing Rear Axle

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WARNING: Danger of objects or loads falling down 
  • Risk of squashing or crushing 

    → Secure components to prevent them from falling down.

WARNING: Danger of injury and damage from brake fluid! 
  • Poisonous if swallowed! 
  • Irritation and damage to skin 
  • Avoid contact with paint surfaces 

    → Store brake fluid in suitable, labelled containers only

    → Wear protective gloves and goggles

    → In the event of contact (eyes or skin), wash immediately with water

    → In the event of contact with paint surfaces, wash off immediately with water - do not wipe off

  1. Disconnect brake hose -1-  .
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    Brake hose

    1. 1.1 Unscrew union nut -2-  and counter at the brake hose connection -3-  at the same time.
    2. 1.2 Pull brake hose -1-  out of holder -4-  , collect leaking brake fluid and seal line connections with suitable plugs.
  2. Disconnect electric wiring harness -1-  .
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    Electric lines on rear axle

    1. 2.1 If installed: 

      Release and disconnect electric plug connection PASM -2-  .

    2. 2.2 Release and disconnect electric plug connections on actuator for electronic parking brake -3-  and brake pad wear indicator -4-  .
    3. 2.3 Release and disconnect electric plug connection and speed sensor -5-  rear.
    4. 2.4 Detach rubber holder -6-  .
    5. 2.5 Release and disconnect electric plug connection rear level sensor -7-  .
    6. 2.6 Move electric wiring harness -1-  aside.
  3. Release locking lugs -1-  and remove stone guard -2-  .
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    Stone guard

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

  5. Disconnect electric wiring harness for servo motor for rear-differential lock -1-  .
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    Electric wiring harness for servo motor for rear-differential lock

    1. 5.1 Release and disconnect electric plug connection -2-  .
    2. 5.2 Unclip clips -3-  .
    3. 5.3 Move electric wiring harness for servo motor for rear-differential lock -1-  aside.
  6. Support rear axle housing.
    1. 6.1 Position > VAS 6931 - transmission and gearbox jack  under the rear final drive using a suitable soft support.
    2. 6.2 Raise > VAS 6931 - transmission and gearbox jack  until it is touching the rear final drive.
    3. 6.3 Secure rear axle housing on the > VAS 6931 - transmission and gearbox jack  using suitable tension straps.

    Information 

    You will need a second mechanic to help you with this step.

  7. Remove rear axle -1-  .
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    Rear axle housing

    1. 7.1 Unscrew screws on rear axle housing -2-  .
    2. 7.2 Lower the rear axle housing -1-  on > VAS 6931 - transmission and gearbox jack  and get a second mechanic to guide it down. Make sure not to damage any electric lines.
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