REAR SUSPENSION AXLE - R+R INCLUDES BLEEDING

Operation 4420D10 · REAR SUSPENSION AXLE/CROSSMEMBER

Removing

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Op. 5530B56 BATTERY DRIP TRAY COVER - R.R.

Disconnect the negative battery terminal.

Position the vehicle on a lift.

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Op. 4450B13 REAR WHEELS (TWO) - R.R

1. Undo the nut and release the handbrake cables.

Release the handbrake cables from the special fastenings on the vehicle.

1. Disconnect the ABS electrical connections and release them from the fastenings.

1. Undo the connectors (1a) and (1b) for the rigid brake pipes.

2. Keep the springs (2a) and (2b).

3. Remove the intermediate flexible pipes.

Collect the coolant in a suitable container.

1. Position a hydraulic lift fitted with a support tool under the rear axle.

Loosen the bolts fixing the shock absorbers.

1. Use the hydraulic lift and release and remove the lower fixing bolts.

Lower the hydraulic lift untl the coil springs are completely released.

1. Remove the coil springs.

1. Use the hydraulic lift and release and remove the fixing bolts (1a) and (1b).

2. Remove the transverse mounting strut.

1. Undo the bolts fixing the rear axle to the bodyshell.

Lower the hydraulic lift and remove the axle.

Refitting

Use the hydraulic lift and place the rear axle in position.

Tighten the bolts fixing the rear axle to the bodyshell.

Place the coil springs in the special housings.

Use the hydraulic lift and fit the lower bolts fixing the shock absorbers.

Tighten the bolts fixing the shock absorbers.

Position the transverse mounting strut.

Use the hydraulic lift and position the transverse mounting strut fixing bolts.

Remove the hydraulic lift and the support tool.

Position the springs.

Tighten the connectors on the intermediate hoses to the specified torque.

Connect the electrical connections for the ABS sensors and secure the wiring.

Position the handbrake cables and secure them to the special fastenings.

Connect the handbrake cables and tighten the adjustment nut.

Adjust the handbrake cables.

Op. 0010T65 HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM - BLEED AIR

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Op. 0010T66 EXTRAS FOR VERSIONS WITH ABS FOLLOWING OPERATION 0010T65

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Op. 4450B13 REAR WHEELS (TWO) - R.R

Position the vehicle on a lift.

Check that the tyre inflation pressure is within specified values.

1. Using the special tool, compress the rear suspension so that height H2 (reference) measured between the bent edge and the ground is:

Applies for versions to 02/2004

Valid for versions from 02/2004

Tighten the fixing bolts to the recommended torque.

Remove the tool positioned previously.

Remove the vehicle from the lift.

Connect the negative battery terminal.

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Op. 5530B56 BATTERY DRIP TRAY COVER - R.R.

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Op. 4450A40 REAR WHEEL GEOMETRY - CHECK USING OPTICAL EQUIPMENT, INCLUDES ADJUSTMENT IF NECESSARY