Preparing the special tool
WARNING:
Car may slip off the vehicle hoist where components are supported.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Secure the vehicle hoist against lowering and lifting.
Preliminary work
- Remove the rear left and right WHEELS .
- Remove the tank COVERS .
- Remove the left and right camber control arm COVER .
- Remove EXHAUST SYSTEM
- Remove the rear HEAT SHIELD .
- Release the rear axle differential PROP SHAFT .
- Disconnect the rear ride height sensor PLUG CONNECTION .
- Detach right and left CABLES .
- Disconnect the left and the right PLUG CONNECTIONS .
- If installed: release the CABLE .
- If installed: release the WIRING HARNESS .
- Release rear left and right BRAKE CALIPER .
WARNING:
Car may slip off the vehicle hoist if the weight is distributed unevenly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Ensure there is a specific weight compensation on the car.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
In a profile rail pair, two profile rails are connected to one another by gearing.
In a profile rail pair, two profile rails are connected to one another by gearing.
- Position the special tool fully on special tool 0 490 133 (00 2 030) with the help of a support person.
- Insert special tools 0 495 821 (31 5 255) in telescopic supports of a profile rail pair.
- Insert special tools 0 495 819 (31 5 253) in telescopic supports of other profile rail pair.
