Lowering rear axle differential
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to rear axle differential.
If the rear axle differential drops down, persons can be injured or the rear axle differential can be damaged.
Damage to rear axle differential.
If the rear axle differential drops down, persons can be injured or the rear axle differential can be damaged.
- Secure the rear axle differential using a luggage strap.
- Place the special tool 0 496 009 (33 5 200) onto the universal jack 0 490 133 (00 2 030).
- Support the rear axle differential with the special tool 0 496 009 (33 5 200).
- Secure the rear axle differential (1) with a luggage strap (2) on the special tool 0 496 009 (33 5 200).
- Loosen nut (1) on the rear axle support at rear.
- Pull the bolt (1) out of the rear axle support in the back.
- Loosen screws (1) rear axle support at front.
- Lower rear axle differential (1) with the special tool 0 496 009 (33 5 200)
only enough so that the rubber mount is accessible.
During lowering, twist the adjustment screw (2) to slightly raise the rear axle differential at the front.
This prevents the prop shaft washer from over-expanding.
