323002118 - 4420D20 REAR SUSPENSION AXLE - REPLACE - INCLUDES R+R, CHECK, PARTS TRANSFER AND BLEEDING - CHECK WHEEL GEOMETRY SEPARATELY

Removing ( Refitting ) - Position the vehicle on a lift.    Op. 7040L22 REAR COVER ON TUNNEL - R.R.1. Loosen the handbrake lever cable adjustment nut.
- Unscrew the brake-clutch fluid reservoir plug and fit the tool.
ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
2000001400PlugBrake/ clutch system vacuum
    Op. 4450B13 REAR WHEELS (TWO) - R.R     Op. 4420A48 REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS - R.R.
The stages for the components on the left side are described below. Carry out the same operations on the components on the right side.
1. Disconnect the parking brake control cable and remove it from the fastenings on the axle.2. Undo the bolt and remove the ABS sensor and release it from the fastenings on the axle.3. Remove the clip (3a), undo the connector (3b) and remove the brake pipe (3c).
1. Disconnect the rear brake pipe intermediate connector.
- Prepare the equipment for removing-refitting the rear suspension axle as described below.1. Fit the support (1a) on the column lift (1b).
ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
2000001700MountSuspension crossmember support
ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
1870835001Column liftSuspension crossmember support
2. Fit the frame (2a) complete with adaptors (2b).
ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
2000025700ChassisSuspension crossmember support
The adaptors (2b) supplied are galvanized with M10 threads for fitting on the frame.
- If the above hydraulic lift is not available, use a general hydraulic lift plus the adaptor shown in the drawing, which must be made up by the workshop to allow the use of the above frames
(*): Ensure the shank diameter of the adaptor fits the hydraulic lift used.1. Support the rear suspension axle using the equipment (1a) prepared previously taking care that the adaptors (1b) and (1c) are positioned in the axle-bodyshell centering openings as illustrated.
Place the dedicated spacers on the adaptors (1c) and tighten the safety bolts.
2. Undo the bolts (2a) securing the rear suspension axle (2b) to the body and remove it from its housing.
1. Undo the bolt (1a) and remove the axle support (1b).
1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the wheel hub assembly (1b).
Refitting ( Removing ) - Before refitting the rear suspension axle check that there are no cracks or distortions. If there are, replace it.
The stages for the components on the left side are described below. Carry out the same operations on the components on the right side.
- Position the wheel hub assembly on the axle and secure it tightening the bolts to the recommended torque.
ComponentFasteningdia  Value (daNm)Validity
Rear wheel strutBoltM1212 ÷ 13
1. Place the axle support in position using the bolt (1a) and secure it to the adapator (1b) in the fitting position using the spacer (1c) and the bolt (1d).- Tighten the bolt to the recommended torque.
ComponentFasteningdia  Value (daNm)Validity
Bush fastened to axle supportBoltM1211.7 ÷ 12.9
- Undo the bolt and remove the spacer fitted previously on the adaptor.
- Connect the brake pipe and tighten the connector, secure it to the bracket on the axle using the clip.- Support the rear suspension axle with the equipment used for the removal, place it in position taking care to ensure that the adapators are aligned with the axle-bodyshell centering openings.1. Centre the rear pins (1a) in the main openings (1b) in the bodyshell.- Tighten the bolts securing the rear suspension axle to the body to the recommended torque.
ComponentFasteningdia  Value (daNm)Validity
Rear suspension axle to bodyBoltM107.2 ÷ 8.8
- Remove the hydraulic lift using the equipment.- Connect the rear brake pipe intermediate connector.- Position the ABS sensor in its housing and secure it using the bolt.- Connect the handbrake control cable.    Op. 4420A48 REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS - R.R.     Op. 0010T64 BRAKE AND/OR CLUTCH FLUID CHECK LEVEL AND TOP UP AS NECESSARY     Op. 0010T65 HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM - BLEED AIR     Op. 4450B13 REAR WHEELS (TWO) - R.R     Op. 3380A04 HANDBRAKE - ADJUST TRAVEL     Op. 7040L22 REAR COVER ON TUNNEL - R.R.
- Remove the vehicle from the lift.