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This wheel bearing/wheel hub unit is maintenance-free and adjustment free. It is not possible to adjust or service the unit.

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Hex bolt

‹› M10 x 32

‹› Tightening specification => [ Rear Axle ] See: Specifications/Rear Suspension/Rear Axle Component Tightening Specifications.

‹› Always replace

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Cover plate

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Bracket for parking brake cable

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Parking brake cable

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Hex bolt

‹› M10 x 35

‹› Tightening specification => [ Rear Axle ] See: Specifications/Rear Suspension/Rear Axle Component Tightening Specifications.

‹› Always replace

‹› Do not loosen rear axle when removing if possible

Thread can be repaired using Heli-Coil(R) thread insert when thread of weld nut is damaged.

Repair thread in longitudinal member => [ Longitudinal Member Threads, Servicing ] See: Service and Repair/Procedures/Front Suspension. 

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Self-locking hex nut

‹› M12 x 1.5

‹› Tightening specification => [ Rear Axle ] See: Specifications/Rear Suspension/Rear Axle Component Tightening Specifications.

‹› Always replace

‹› Axle beam must be in horizontal position (non load-bearing condition) when tightening nut.

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Hex bolt

‹› Always replace after removal

25

Mounting bracket for rear axle

‹› After installing, check path of rear axle, adjust if necessary

‹› Do not loosen rear axle when removing if possible

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Hydraulic bonded rubber bushing

Distinguishing characteristic to bonded rubber bushing => [ (Item 27) Bonded rubber bushing ] : The hydraulic bonded rubber bushing has a bulge - 
arrow - pointing toward vehicle exterior.

If bushing leaks it must be replaced

‹› Removing and installing => [ Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushings ] See: Cross-Member/Rear Cross-Member Bushing/Service and

Repair/Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushings.

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Bonded rubber bushing

‹› Removing and installing:

‹› Left side: => [ Left Bonded Rubber Bushings ] See: Cross-Member/Rear Cross-Member Bushing/Service and Repair/Left Bonded Rubber

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