Rear suspension and rear axle
N - oil level plug, V - oil drain plug
1 - rear axle bracket, 2 - suspension cylinder, 3 - reservoir, 4 - heat shield
Installing the axle of the rear suspension arm
1 - axle, 2 - lever, 3 - tube, 4 - bearing, 5 - lining, 6 - sealing ring
Removing
1. Place the vehicle on a stationary lift.
2. Remove the left trunk liner.
3. Disconnect connector (red) hydraulic pump power supply (wires M326 and 326).
4. Connect the loose connector terminals next to the suspension up button.
5. Reduce the pressure so that the suspension cylinders can be moved by hand.
6. Remove half shaft.
7. Separate the brake pipe from the connection and from the latch.
8. Remove the suspension cylinder latch and stabilizer flange.
9. Unscrew the lever axle nut and remove the axle.
10. Set the lever to the vertical position and remove it.
Installation
The installation of the lever consists in performing the steps in reverse order with respect to the removal process, while remembering to lubricate the axis of the lever along its entire length. It is necessary to install new self-locking nuts, bleed the rear brakes and the suspension circuit, replenish the amount of brake fluid, as well as LHM fluid, to the required levels.