Removal And Installation

REMOVAL

NOTE:

Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

See information about work with car lift, refer to: WORKING WITH A CAR LIFT

VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION

Empty air springs according to: Diagnostics/ Components/ ECU / SUM / Diagnostic Sequences / Deflating and filling air springs and reservoir

On both sides.

ALL VEHICLES

Remove rear shock absorber, refer to: REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

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Remove the fasteners.

Remove the marked part.

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Disconnect the connectors.

Remove the cable harness clips.

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Remove the marked part.

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NOTE:

Make sure that the component is suspended in a proper way.

Remove the screws.

Torque: Slide rail rear brake caliper, 28Nm

Repeat the steps when removing on opposite side.

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Remove the fasteners.

Remove the marked part.

On both sides.

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Remove the screws.

Remove the marked part.

Torque: Tunnel bracket, rear, to Body, 45Nm

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NOTE:

Use a new seal.

Remove the nuts.

Torque: M8, 24Nm

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NOTE:

This step requires the aid of another technician.

Remove the marked detail/details.

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CAUTION:

The number of connectors, cables and cable ties may vary depending on the vehicle specification.

Disconnect the connectors.

Remove the cable harness clips.

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NOTE:

The screws may be difficult to access.

Remove the screws.

Torque: M5, 5Nm

Disconnect the connectors.

Remove the cable harness clips.

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Loosen the clips.

VEHICLES WITH FUEL FIRED BOOSTER HEATER

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Loosen the clips.

Remove the screw.

Torque: M6, 10Nm

VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION

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Loosen the clips.

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Undo the hoses from the connections.

Torque: Air hose connector, to Connector with metal thread, 5Nm

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Remove the clips.

Remove the marked part.

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Undo the hose from the connection.

Torque: Air hose connector, to Connector with plastic threads, 3Nm

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Loosen the clips.

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Undo the hose from the connection.

Torque: Air hose connector, to Connector with plastic threads, 3Nm

Depress the locking device.

On both sides.

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Remove the marked part.

On both sides.

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Remove the fasteners.

On both sides.

Torque: Rear stabilizer bar link, to Wheel knuckle, 80Nm
Torque: Rear stabilizer bar link to stabilizer bar, 80Nm

Remove the marked part.

ALL VEHICLES

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Remove the clips.

Remove the marked part.

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CAUTION:

Make sure that a new nut is installed.

Remove the nut.

Torque:Upper arm rear to subframe,

Stage 1: 50Nm
Stage 2: 120 °

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CAUTION:

Make sure that a new bolt is installed.

NOTE:

Only tighten the nuts and bolts when the suspension is in the normal drive position.

Remove the screw.

Refer to: Special Tool: 999 7538

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CAUTION:

Place the component on a suitable underlay or support.

Remove the marked detail/details.

On both sides.

Repeat the steps when removing on opposite side.

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NOTE:

Note the position.

Remove the screw.

Remove the marked part.

Torque: Tie rod to subframe, 90Nm

On both sides.

VEHICLES WITHOUT AIR SUSPENSION

Remove leafspring, refer to: LEAFSPRING

ALL VEHICLES

Remove control arm, refer to: REAR LOWER ARM

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Refer to: Special Tool: 951 2951

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Loosen the clips.

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CAUTION:

Make sure that new bolts are installed.

Remove the following items:

Torque:Subframe stabilizer bracket, to Body,
- Stage 1: 50Nm
- Stage 2: 90 °
Torque:Subframe rear to body,
- Stage 1: 140Nm
- Stage 2: 180 °

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CAUTION:

Make sure that new bolts are installed.

NOTE:

Make sure that no components catch.

Remove the screws.

Torque:Subframe rear to body,

Stage 1: 140Nm
Stage 2: 180 °

Lower to suitable height.

TRANSFERRING COMPONENTS

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Remove the screws.

Torque: M6, 10Nm

On both sides.

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CAUTION:

Make sure that new bolts are installed.

Remove the screws.

Remove the marked part.

Torque:Reinforcement plate, to Rear subframe,

Stage 1: 50Nm
Stage 2: 125 °

VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION

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Remove the cable harness clips.

On both sides.

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Loosen the clip.

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Remove the screws.

Torque: M8, 24Nm

Remove the marked part.

INSTALLATION

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

SECURING

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Refer to: Special Tool: 999 7536

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NOTE:

Only tighten the nuts and bolts when the suspension is in the normal drive position.

Install upper control arm, refer to: REAR UPPER ARM

VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION

Fill air springs according to: Diagnostics/ Components/ ECU / SUM / Diagnostic Sequences / Deflating and filling air springs and reservoir

On both sides.

CAUTION:

Make sure that the air springs are inflated before lowering the vehicle.

ALL VEHICLES

Follow the instructions regarding wheel angles, refer to: WHEEL ANGLES