Replacing Rear Axle Carrier

33 31 011 - Replacing rear axle carrier





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





Important!
Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to enter the hydraulic system.
Close off pipe connections with plugs.





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear differential Removing and Installing/Replacing Rear Differential
- Remove complete rear axle carrier Removing and Installing Complete Rear Axle Carrier and if necessary with other workers assisting set down on a suitable surface
- Version with Dynamic Drive: Disconnect pressure lines for oscillating motor of rear axle from rear axle carrier
- Remove both stabilizer links from stabilizer Replacing Stabilizer Links for Stabilizer
- Remove stabilizer from rear axle carrier Removing and Installing/Replacing Rear Stabilizer
- Remove both ride-height sensors with bracket from rear axle carrier Replacing Rear Ride-Height Sensor





Remove swinging arm on both sides from rear axle carrier Removing and Installing/Replacing Left or Right Swinging Arm.
Remove control arm on both sides from rear axle carrier Replacing One Upper Control Arm.
Remove guide arm on both sides from rear axle carrier Replacing a Guide Arm.
Remove wheel carrier on both sides with output shaft, swinging arm and suspension arms.





After installation:
- Activate and fill air suspension system Draining/Filling Air Spring System
- Version with Dynamic Drive:
- Fill and bleed hydraulic system Service and Repair
- Check pipe connections for leaks
- Adjusting handbrake Adjustments
- Perform chassis alignment check
- If necessary, carry out initial Dynamic Drive operation