Rear Suspension Assembly Overview

Rear Suspension Assembly Overview

• Welding and straightening work on supporting or wheel carrying components of suspension is not permitted.

• Always replace self-locking nuts.

• Always replace corroded bolts/nuts.

• If components with bonded rubber bushings were replaced or bolts/nuts on these components were loosened, corresponding wheel suspension must be lifted into curb weight position. Refer to => [ Wheel Bearing, Bringing to Curb Weight Position ] Procedures.

- Arrow A - direction of travel.





1 Crossmember

2 Clip

3 Nut

• Self-locking

• 30 Nm

• Always replace after removal.

4 Mounting Bracket

5 Bolt

• M10 x 25

• 60 Nm

6 Suspension Strut

• Can only be removed together with mounting bracket.

• Assembly overview, refer to => [ Suspension Strut Assembly Overview ] Rear Suspension.

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Suspension Strut ] Rear Suspension.

7 Coupling Rod

8 Bolt

• M12 x 1.5 x 125

• 90 Nm + 90° turn

• Always replace after removal.

9 Wheel Bearing Housing

• Different versions for 16" and 17"/18"/18" Plus wheels.

• Allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

• Servicing, refer to => [ Wheel Bearing Housing Bonded Rubber Bushing ] Service and Repair.

10 Nut

• Self-locking

• M12 x 1.5

• Always replace after removal.

11 Stabilizer Bar

12 Nut

• Self-locking

• 100 Nm

• M12 x 1.5

• Always replace after removal.

13 Air Spring Damper

• Can only be removed together with mounting bracket.

• Mounting bracket must not be separated from air spring shock absorber.

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Air Spring Damper ] Rear Suspension.

14 Bolt

• M12 x 1.5 x 80

• 90 Nm + 90° turn

• Always replace after removal.