- Rear axle bracket complete removed - Support control arm. Detach rubber bearing (1). Fitting instruction: Centre rubber bearings (1) and finally tighten on vehicle. Slacken control arms. Fitting instruction: tighten bolts in normal position¹). ¹) See Technical Data
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Detach rear axle bracket from final drive. | ![]() |
Important: Note that the holes for securing the semitrailing arms have been changed. Clearance A 60 mm (2.3622") with lower semi-trailing arm Previously 40 mm (1.5748"). If a rear axle support with clearance A = 60 mm (2.3622") is fitted onto the old version, additional damper rings must be fitted for the spring strut shock absorber units. For this purpose, cf. 33 52 100 C. 33 52 100
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Measure rear wheel alignment²) with car in normal load position¹), using optical measuring equipment. If necessary, correct rear wheel alignment by pushing rear axle support to the side. ²) Note that on the indicator gauge of an optical alignment tester, the rear wheel alignment will be shown in terms of the track (+ or -). This measurement does not relate to the toe-in position of both wheels together. ¹) see Specifications
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¹) See Technical Data


