Rear Drive Axle [2017-2018, B4204T11, TG-81SC AWD | 2016, B5254T12, TF-80SC AWD]: Removal
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Do not use magnets or magnetic tools close to tooth wheels, drive shafts or wheel hubs. A magnetized tooth wheel will lose its function and generate incorrect signals resulting in fault codes.
Any magnetized tooth wheel, drive shaft or wheel hub must be replaced with a new component.
Remove rear spring, refer to: SPRING
VEHICLES WITHOUT LOAD-LEVELING SHOCK ABSORBERS
Torque: Rear shock absorber to wheel knuckle, 175Nm
VEHICLES WITH LOAD-LEVELING SHOCK ABSORBERS
Torque: Rear shock absorber to wheel knuckle (Nivomat), 280Nm
ALL VEHICLES
Torque: Lower arm rear to wheel knuckle, 110Nm
Make sure that the ball joint ball does not rotate.
Torque: Rear stabilizer bar link to lower stabilizer bar, 55Nm
Torque: Tie rod to longitudinal stay, 130Nm
Torque:Driveshaft to wheel hub (rear),
- Stage 1: 35Nm
- Stage 2: 90°
Torque: Wheel knuckle rear to body, 180Nm
This step requires the aid of another technician.
This step requires the aid of another technician.
VEHICLES EARLY VERSION
VEHICLES LATE VERSION
Special Tool: 999 7397 and Special Tool: 999 7398
ALL VEHICLES