2010 Release
Disassembly & reassembly
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The disassembly & reassembly of the
damper system is performed in the same
manner as for the front axle (see 4-3
Front
axle/Front
components/Support strut).
Rear axle
Removal
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1 - Place the vehicle on an auto-lift.
Remove the lower attachment (1) of the two
2 -
shock absorbers.
3 - Remove the brake hoses from the calipers.
Support the rear axle and then remove:
4 -
The six bearing mounting bolts (2).
The rear axle.
Refitting
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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.
load
bearing
Operations
E-27
Photos
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