33 31 000 Removing and Installing Complete Rear Axle Carrier

33 31 000 Removing and installing complete rear axle carrier

Necessary preliminary tasks:
^ Remove underbody panelling on left and right
^ Remove exhaust system and thermal insulation
^ Disengage handbrake Bowden cables from brake caliper and remove from rear axle carrier
^ If necessary, remove ride-height sensor with bracket
^ Remove upper and lower control arms





Press clutch pedal down to floor and secure with pedal support.

Note:
The pedal support may only be released when the brake lines are reconnected.
This prevents brake fluid from emerging from the expansion tank and air from entering the system when the brake lines are opened.





Important!
Grip brake hose at square drive to prevent connecting piece from turning in retaining bracket.

Detach brake hose (1) on left and right from brake line.

Disengage leads for pulse generator and brake pad sensor from rear axle carrier.

Installation:

Tightening torque 34 32 1AZ.





Release left and right screws (1).

Installation:

Tighten retaining bracket, stabilizer bar to rear axle support
M8 19 Nm

Warning!
Support fuel tank and rear axle carrier over a wide surface separately from each other.

Release screws (1) of rear tank mounting.

Installation:

Tightening torque 16 11 3AZ.Specifications





Release screws (2).

Lower rear axle carrier and feed out handbrake Bowden cables.

Installation:
Replace microencapsulated screws.

Make sure screws are installed in correct positions.

Tighten rear axle carrier to body
M12 100 Nm

After installation:
^ Bleed braking system
^ Perform chassis alignment check Service and Repair