Remove rear axle differential

WARNING: Car may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Secure the vehicle hoist against lowering and lifting.

Preliminary work

Remove the left and right camber control arm COVER .
Remove EXHAUST SYSTEM
Remove the rear HEAT SHIELD .
Release the rear axle differential PROP SHAFT .
Release the rear axle differential right and left OUTPUT SHAFTS .

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to rear axle differential.
Failure to comply with the oil specifications can result in serious damage to the rear axle differential.

After completion of repair work, check the transmission oil level in the rear axle differential.
Use only the APPROVED FINAL DRIVE transmission oil.

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.

Secure the rear axle differential using a luggage strap.

Attach the special tool 0 496 009 (33 5 200) to the special tool 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) .

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Loosen nut (1) on the rear axle support at rear.

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Pull the bolt (1) out of the rear axle support.

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Loosen screw (1).

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Loosen screws (1) rear axle support at front.

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Lower the rear axle differential (3) with the special tool 0 496 009 (33 5 200) .
Twist the rear axle differential (3) towards the right and in this process, pull out the right-hand output shaft (1).
Pull the left output shaft (2) out.
Tie up the output shafts (1) and (2).
Completely lower the rear axle differential (3).

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