AR35.10-P-0041I Remove/Install Front Rubber Bushing, Rear Axle Mount

Front Rubber Mount Of Rear Axle Mount - Removal and Installation






DANGER:
- Risk of fatal accident from vehicle slipping or toppling off the lift platform
- Align vehicle between the columns of the lifting platform and position the four support plates at the lifting platform support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

CAUTION:
- While working on the rear axle care must be taken to ensure that the surface of all aluminum components do not get any scratches, cracks and notches. Otherwise the service life of the parts will be reduced.
- See notes on self-locking nuts and bolts.

1 Remove rear wheels
2 Remove right rear muffler (105/1)

CAUTION: In order to prevent damage to the brake cable bracket at the rear axle, parts of the exhaust system must be removed.

3 Detach rear rubber mount from left rear muffler (105/2)
4 Detach, attach parking brake cables (112a) on automatic cable adjuster (110b) of parking brake.
5 Unscrew bolts for propeller shaft intermediate bearing (106a)
6 Detach rear propeller shaft (106) from rear axle center assembly.

NOTE:
- Flexible coupling remains on propeller shaft.
- Installation: Connect rear propeller shaft to rear axle center assembly.

7 Slacken flexible coupling fitted sleeves on flange.

NOTE: Tie up propeller shaft to one side.

8 Unclip cables from right rear brake pad contact sensor connector (S10/4x1) and left (L6/3x1)/right (L6/4x1) rpm sensor connector at rear axle carrier and track rod
- If necessary, depending on cable length.

9.1 Detach level sensor control rod (120a) from torsion bar link
- Vehicles with AIRmatic

9.2 Remove level sensor control rod (122a) from both spring links.
- Vehicles with active body control (ABC)

10 Use assembly attachment, pit hoist or floor jack to support rear axle under final-drive unit.
11 Remove rear axle mounting bolts, front (1c)

CAUTION: Installation: recut thread on frame floor with tap.

12 Carefully lower rear axle

CAUTION: Take care not to trap brake cables and lines.

13 Remove front rubber mounts (1a) in rear axle suspension

NOTE: Always replace both front rubber mounts.

14 Install in the reverse order.