Remove/install supporting joint at wheel carrier (wheel carrier installed)

AR35.20-P-0116W

Remove/install supporting joint at wheel carrier (wheel carrier installed)

17.2.11

 

Remove/install

 Danger!

Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off the lifting platform.

Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer.

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A



Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

 While working on the rear axle care must be taken to ensure that the surfaces of aluminum components do not get any scratches, cracks and notches. Otherwise the service life of the of the parts will be reduced.

1

Lift vehicle on lifting platform.

AR00.60-P-1000V

2

Secure vehicle on vehicle lift

AR00.60-P-0100T

3

Detach left and right rear wheel

AP40.10-P-4050V

 Danger!

Risk of injury caused by pinching or crushing when working on springs or spring bodies that are under tension

Use only approved tensioning devices; shield off hazard area if necessary.
Inspect special tools for damage and proper operation (visual inspection).
Wear protective gloves.

AS00.00-Z-0001-01A

4

Tension left or right rear spring

 Do not use an impact wrench.

AR32.20-P-0200-06CW

 Tensioning device

*202589023100

 Clamping plates

*211589036300



Springs; general background information.

AH32.20-P-9404-01A

5

Detach spring control arm (2) from wheel carrier (3)



*BA35.20-P-1002-01G

6

Position transmission jack with transmission plate at wheel carrier (3) and raise rear axle half until supporting joint (1) is accessible

Transmission jack

gotis://H_00.10_01.0

Passenger car transmission platform

gotis://A_25/35/49_02.0

7

Remove supporting joint (1) from wheel carrier (3)

AR35.20-P-0116-01V

 Extraction and insertion tool

*202589004300

8

Install in the reverse order

 Only tighten the bolts and nuts of the chassis components when the vehicle is in a ready-to-drive condition.

9

Perform wheel alignment check

AR40.20-P-0200EW

Number

Designation

Model
172

BA35.20-P-1002-01G

Self-locking bolt, spring control arm to wheel carrier

Stage 1

Nm

60

Stage 2

°

90