33 31 011 Replacing Rear Axle Carrier

33 31 011 Replacing Rear Axle Carrier

Warning!
Danger of injury!
Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in the vehicle slipping off the lifting platform and critically injuring other persons.
Read and observe the information on load distribution in the lifting platform operating instructions.
Before lowering/ removing the rear axle carrier, it is essential to place a minimum load of 100 kg in the luggage compartment to prevent the vehicle from toppling/ slipping off the lifting platform!

When supporting components, make sure that:
- The vehicle can no longer be raised or lowered
- the vehicle does not lift off the locating plates on the lifting platform

Necessary Preliminary tasks:
- Remove complete rear axle carrier and if necessary with other workers assisting set down on a suitable surface
- Remove rear differential
- Remove stabilizer link on both sides from swinging arm
- Remove stabilizer from rear axle carrier
- If necessary, remove ride-height sensor with holder from rear axle carrier






Remove swingin arm on both sides from rear axle carrier.

Remove control arm on both sides from rear axle carrier.

Remove guide arm on both sides from rear axle carrier.

Remove wheel carrier on both sides with output shaft, swinging arm and suspension arms.

After Installation:
- Version with ride-height control:
Activate and fill air suspension system
- Adjust handbrake
- Perform chassis alignment check