33 31 503 Lowering//Raising Rear Axle Support

33 31 503 Lowering/raising rear axle support (all-wheel drive vehicle)





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





Important!
Before lowering/removing rear axle support:
Observe safety instructions for raising the vehicle

In order to avoid damage to vehicle hoist, perform weight compensation on vehicle.





Necessary preliminary work:
^ Remove complete exhaust system with heat shield at centre.
^ Remove underbody cover at right and left.





Support rear axle support with special tools 00 2 030, 31 5 251, 31 5 253 and 31 5 255.





Release screws (2) at rear axle support (1). (right-hand side is identical).

Tightening torque 33 31 1AZ.





Release screw (1) from cross member (2). (right-hand side is identical).

Tightening torque 33 31 2AZ.





Lower rear axle support by max. A = 40 mm.