Rear Axle Beam, Assembly Overview (FWD)

Rear axle beam, assembly overview

Note: Welding and straightening on axle beam and stub axle is not permitted.





1. Axle beam
^ Stub axle contact surfaces and threaded holes are to be free of paint and dirt
2. Spacer bushing
^ Material: Zinc
^ Check bushing for damage
3. Coil spring
^ Application; Refer to Parts Supplier
4. Spring seat
5. Hex bolt
6. Shock absorber
^ Functional check - Item -1 -
7. Hex bolt
^ 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.) plus an additional 90° - 1/4 turn
^ Always replace
8. Hex nut
^ Always replace
^ The axle beam must be in the middle position when tightening the nut
^ We recommend that the rear of the vehicle be loaded with the weight of one person when tightening
9. Hex socket head bolt, 8 Nm (70 inch lbs.)
10. Speed sensor
11. Stub axle
^ Straightening operations are not allowed!
^ Recutting the thread is not allowed!
12. Stone protection plate
13. Phillips head screw, 4 Nm (35 inch lbs.)
14. Brake disc
15. Dust cap
^ A perfect seal is only achieved using a new dust cap.
16. Self-locking 12-point nut, 175 Nm (129 ft. lbs.)
^ Always replace
17. Wheel hub with wheel bearing
^ Always replace
^ The wheel bearing and wheel hub are installed together in a housing.
^ This wheel bearing/hub unit is maintenance and adjustment free. Adjusting and servicing is not possible!
18. Hex bolt, 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.)
^ Always replace
19. Shield plate
20. Parking brake cable bracket
21. Parking brake cable
22. Hex bolt, 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.)
23. Self-locking hex nut, 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.)
^ Replace each time
^ When tightening nut, the axle beam must be in the horizontal position (unladened vehicle state)
24. Hex head bolt, 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.)
^ Always replace
25. Rear axle bearing bracket
^ If possible do not loosen when removing the rear axle
26. Hydraulic bonded rubber bushing
27. Bonded rubber bushing
28. Parking brake cable clip
29. Bolt, 20 Nm plus an additional 1/8 turn 45°
^ Always replace
30. Vibration damper
^ Always replace