2010 Release
E-27
- Disassembly & reassembly
The disassembly & reassembly of the
damper system is performed in the same
manner as for the front axle (see 4-3
Front axle/Front load bearing
components/Support strut).
Rear axle
- Removal
Operations Photos
1 -
Place the vehicle on an auto-lift.
2 -
Remove the lower attachment (1) of the two
shock absorbers.
3 -
Remove the brake hoses from the calipers.
4 -
Support the rear axle and then remove:
The six bearing mounting bolts (2).
The rear axle.
- Refitting
Perform the removal steps in reverse order.
Tightening torques:
Lower shock absorber mounting bolt: 105Nm.
Bearing mounting bolt on body: 62Nm.
Brake hose on caliper: 14Nm.
Drain the braking circuit.
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