Rear Drive Axle

Rear drive axle

Operation number: 46601-2

Note! Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.

Removal

Note! Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Remove the following items:
- the wheel. Refer to: Wheels Service and Repair
- the spring. Refer to: Spring Rear Suspension.




Torque: Wheel knuckle rear to body, 180 Nm




- Torque: Driveshaft to wheel hub (rear), 35 Nm

- Torque: Lower arm rear to subframe, 90 Nm

- Torque: Rear stabilizer bar link to lower stabilizer bar, 60 Nm

- Torque: Rear shock absorber to wheel knuckle (Nivomat), 280 Nm

- Torque: Rear shock absorber to wheel knuckle, 175 Nm





Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure