B3DGUYK1 - 607

REMOVAL - REFITTING REAR SUSPENSION

1 - SPECIAL TOOLS

[1] Rear suspension units compression tool (-).0915-D .

[2] 2 rear spring compression cups (-).0917-D7 .

[3] Support rings (-).0915-D8 .

[4] Rear suspension bracket (-).0532-A .

[5] Positioning calipers (-).0532-B .

2 - REMOVAL

Removal of the rear axle is to be carried out preferably on a two post lift .

IMPERATIVE : before carrying out this operation, the vehicle must be secured to the lift using body sill clamps .

Remove the exhaust line in order to avoid damaging the hose .

REMOVE THE TANK .

POSITION THE COMPRESSION TOOLS OF THE REAR SUSPENSION UNITS [1], [2], [3] .

The threads of the compression tools must be lubricated before each use .

Compress the spring until the rear spring support is no longer in contact with the body .

Uncouple :

• the two brake pipes (1) and cover them
• the abs, esp wheel sensors
• the amvar harness cables (2) (according to specification)

Remove :

• THE HANDBRAKE CABLE (3)

Uncouple the height sensor rod (4) at (A) (according to specification) .

Using a jack, position the support [4] under the rear suspension .

Remove the mounting bolts of the suspension on the body shell .

Lower the rear axle, taking care to keep it correctly balanced .

3 - REFITTING

Position :

• the two rubber cups on the body shell spring supports

Then proceed in the reverse order to removal, taking the following precautions .

Position the 2 calipers [5] at the front of the rear crossmember to align the rear crossmember .

IMPERATIVE : do not forget to refit the abs sensors .

3 - 1 - GREASING OF THE SUSPENSION FIXING BOLTS ON THE BODY SHELL

Clean the bolt threads .

Lubricate the bolts with MOLYKOTE G RAPID PLUS grease .

Unscrew the nuts on the equipment [1], taking care that the rubber cups are correctly placed on the body shell spring supports .

BLEED THE BRAKES .

ADJUST THE HANDBRAKE .

3 - 2 - TIGHTENING TORQUES

Rear suspension to body 6.5 da.Nm .