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Removing and Installing Rear-Axle Running Gear Braces



Removing and installing rear-axle running gear braces

Preliminary work

1. Remove center part of underbody panel.

Removing rear-axle running gear braces

1. Unscrew fastening screws -arrows-.





Screws for brace (W-brace)

2. Remove brace (W-brace) -1-.
3. Unscrew fastening screws -arrows-.





Running gear braces

4. Remove running gear braces -2-.

Installing rear-axle running gear braces

- The running gear braces are installed in reverse order to removal.
- It is essential to observe the correct tightening torques.

Subsequent work

- Install center part of underbody panel.