AR35.10-P-0010P Remove/Install Complete Rear Axle

AR35.10-P-0010P Remove/Install Complete Rear Axle
- except CODE (P98) Black Series [model 209]












DANGER:
- Risk of death. Death may result if vehicle slips or topples from the lifting 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

1 Remove rear seat cushion
- With code (287a) through-loading feature

NOTE: Only fold rear seat cushion forwards Except code (287a) Through-loading feature

2 Detach rear brake cables at idler lever (110d) and on idler lever housing (110c)
3 Detach wheels
4 Remove rear diagonal struts

NOTE: Installation The diagonal struts must only be built-in, if the vehicle is standing with the wheels on the ground

5 Remove exhaust system (105) from flange connection
6 Remove exhaust heat shield (105c)

NOTE: Lift front section and extract rear section

7 Unscrew bolts from center driveshaft bearing support (106a)
8 Disconnect propeller shaft (106) from rear axle center assembly at the flange

NOTE:
- The flexible coupling remains on the propeller shaft
- Tie propeller shaft to the side
- Installation: See Connecting rear propeller shaft to rear axle center assembly

9 Remove torsion bar (6)

NOTE: The link rods (6k) remain on the wheel carriers

10 Unscrew fixed brake caliper from wheel carrier

NOTE:
- Attach fixed brake caliper to the spring tower using a suitable wire
- Installation: Install new micro-encapsulated bolts a.

11 Disconnect rpm sensor connectors on rear axle (2) on vehicle floor

NOTE: Front connector left side Rear connector right side

12 Remove rear spring (6i)
13 Unscrew shock absorber (6j) at spring link

NOTE: To do this, remove cover of spring link (6g)

14 Unscrew nuts (131 a) of underbody paneling (131)

NOTE: Unscrew only the four nuts at the rear

15 Support rear axle with transmission lifter

NOTE: Secure against falling

16 Unscrew front and rear rear axle suspension bolts (1c, 1d)

NOTE: Replace shim (1) on torsion bar bearing (6s)

17 Lower rear axle while simultaneously pulling slightly to the rear

NOTE:
- Do not bend longitudinal paneling excessively
- Model 203.2 with level control take care not to damage level controller when lowering

18 Install in the reverse order
19 Check and correct headlamp adjustment