Running gear, axles, steering

Assembly overview - suspension, multi-link suspension, four-wheel drive

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Assembly overview - suspension, multi-link suspension, four-wheel drive
1 - Drive shaft
2 - Bolt

Renew after removing

70 N·m +90°

3 - Wheel bearing housing

Removing and installing → Chapter

4 - Bonded rubber bush

Renewing → Chapter.

5 - Brake disc

Removing and installing → Brake system; Rep. gr.46

6 - Bolt

Specified torque → Brake system; Rep. gr.46

7 - Bolt

Loosening and tightening → Chapter

Renew after removing

Before fitting, clean threads in stub axle using a thread tap.

200 N·m +180°

8 - Wheel bearing unit

Removing and installing → Chapter

The wheel bearing and wheel hub are assembled in one housing.

This wheel bearing unit is maintenance-free and does not require adjustment. Adjustments and repairs are not possible!
9 - Bolt

Specified torque → Brake system; Rep. gr.46

10 - Heat shield

Removing and installing → Brake system; Rep. gr.46

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