E 300D (210.020) L6-3.0L DSL (606.912) (1996)
Trailing Arm: Service and Repair
NOTE: Numbers in parentheses ( ) indicate a component or tool in the associated illustration.
REMOVAL
WARNING:
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Risk of fatal injury due to vehicle slipping off or tilting on the hoist
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Align vehicle between the pillars of the hoist and position the four support plates at the hoist mounting points specified by the vehicle
manufacturer
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Refer to the illustration above and the information below during removal procedures:
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Note position of trailing arm cover (5g), then remove
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Remove bracket (20d) if installed
INSTALLATION
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Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
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Replace self-locking nuts
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When tightening the nuts the rear axle shaft must be horizontal
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Replace installed bolt
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Tighten the following components as noted:
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Self-locking nut, thrust arm on rear axle carrier: 70 Nm
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Self-locking nut, thrust arm on wheel carrier: 45 Nm