500SEL (126.037) V8-5.0L (117.963) (1984)
4. Loosen or tighten hexagon nuts for fixing the semi-trailing arm (arrow).
5. Remove, insert semi-trailing arm.
During removal and transportation of semi-trailing arm, do not damage cover plate of brake disc.
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Tightening torque of hexagon nuts 140 Nm.
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Torque wrench 001 589 672100.
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Raise or lower semi-trailing arm until the rear axle shafts are horizontal and then tighten up.
Replacing rubber bearings
6. Remove rubber bearings from semi-trailing arm. Puller and installer 116 589 134300.
Note
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Coat lubricant on rubber bearing e.g. naphthalene.
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Pull in rubber bearing from outside in an inward direction up to stop on eye of semi-trailing arm. Puller and installer 116 589 13 43 00.