Danger of poisoning!
Ingesting oil or absorbing through the skin may cause poisoning!
Possible symptoms are:
Headaches
Dizziness
Stomach aches
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Cramps/fits
Unconsciousness
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Fig. 3: Front Axle Overview
Overview of front differential/output shafts
Front axle support
Stabiliser
Tension strut / rubber mount
Stabilizer link
Layout of spring strut shock absorber
Rein
Facts:
When a shock absorber is faulty on one side (leaking, noises, limit values
exceeded on the shock tester), often
both shock absorbers on the axle in question are replaced.
Consequence:
This is
Special tools required:
11 4 270
11 4 450
11 4 481
IMPORTANT: Aluminium screws/bolts must be replaced each time they
are released.
The end faces of aluminium screws/bolts are painted blue for the purposes of
reliable identification.
Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed with
WARNING: Danger to life!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rear differential.
Remove rear axle carrier and if necessary with other workers assisting
set down on a suitable surface.
Remove brake lines.
Remove stabilizer bar.
Version with Dynamic Drive: Disconnect control lines for oscillatin