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33A-39
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Complete rear axle system: Removal - Refitting
33A
aFit the (Mot. 1390) under the rear axle.
aPut a safety strap(s) around the rear axle.
aRemove the rear axle bearing bolts (7) .
aRaise the vehicle.
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33A-40
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Complete rear axle system: Removal - Refitting
33A
2 - Replacement
aRemove the rear brake drums (see 33A, Rear axle
components, Rear brake drum: Removal - Refit-
ting, page 33A-19) .
aUnclip the parking brake cables at (8) and at (9) .
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33A-41
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Complete rear axle system: Removal - Refitting
33A
aUnclip the end of the parking brake cables at (10) .
aUnclip the cable sleeve stops at (11) and extract the
parking brake cables from the rear drum flanges.
aRemove:
-the rear brake pads (see 33A, Rear axle compo-
nents, Rear brake lining: Removal - Refitting,
page 33A-14) ,
-the rear brake cylinders (see 33A, Rear axle com-
ponents, Rear brake cylinder: Removal - Refit-
ting, page 33A-17) ,
-the rear wheel speed sensors (see 38C, Anti-lock
braking system, Rear wheel speed sensor: Re-
moval - Refitting, page 38C-17) ,
-the rear rigid brake pipes from the rear axle,
-the rear rigid brake pipe clips from the rear axle,
-the rear stub axle carriers (see 33A, Rear axle
components, Rear stub axle carrier: Removal -
Refitting, page 33A-32) ,
-the rear brake drum flanges,
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATIONS OPERATION
aStrap the rear axle onto the (Mot. 1390).
aPosition the rear axle under the vehicle.II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
1 - Replacement
aRefit:
-the rear brake drum flanges,
-the rear stub axle carriers (see 33A, Rear axle
components, Rear stub axle carrier: Removal -
Refitting, page 33A-32) ,
-the rigid brake pipe clips on the rear axle,
-the rear rigid brake pipes from the rear axle,
-the rear wheel speed sensors (see 38C, Anti-lock
braking system, Rear wheel speed sensor: Re-
moval - Refitting, page 38C-17) ,
-the rear brake cylinders (see 33A, Rear axle com-
ponents, Rear brake cylinder: Removal - Refit-
ting, page 33A-17) ,
-the rear brake pads (see 33A, Rear axle compo-
nents, Rear brake lining: Removal - Refitting,
page 33A-14) .
-the parking brake cables (see 37A, Mechanical
component controls, Parking brake cables: Re-
moval - Refitting, page 37A-74) ,
-the rear brake drums (see 33A, Rear axle compo-
nents, Rear brake drum: Removal - Refitting,
page 33A-19) .
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REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Complete rear axle system: Removal - Refitting
33A
2 - Refitting
aLower the lift.
aPosition the bearing centring devices (12) opposite
the centring holes.
aRefit the rear axle bearing bolts.
aTorque tighten the rear axle bearing bolts (62 Nm).
aRemove the safety strap(s).
aRaise the lift.
aRefit:
-the rear suspension springs (see 33A, Rear axle
components, Rear suspension spring: Remov-
al - Refitting, page 33A-28) ,
-the brake hose lower unions.
aTorque tighten the brake hose lower unions (17
Nm).
aConnect the ABS sensor connectors.
aClose the ABS sensor connector protective unit.
aClip the parking brake cables onto the reservoir.
aPosition the parking brake cables on the parking
brake compensator.
aCheck that the parking brake cable stops are proper-ly inserted in their housings.
III - FINAL OPERATION.
aAdjust the parking brake cables (see 37A, Mechan-
ical component controls, Parking brake lever:
Removal - Refitting, page 37A-46) .
aRefit the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
aRemove the pedal press.
aBleed the braking circuit (see 30A, General infor-
mation, Braking circuit: Bleed, page 30A-4) .
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35A-1
WHEELS AND TYRES
Wheel: Removal - Refitting
35A
The removal - refitting procedure is the same for all
wheels.
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
aRelease the parking brake.
aRemove the trim.
aPosition the wheel so that the valve is at the top.
aMark the position of the wheel on the hub.
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aLoosen the wheel bolts with the wheel on the
ground.
aRaise the lift.
aRemove:
-the wheel bolts,
-the wheel.
If the wheel cannot be removed after the bolt has
been undone:
aPosition all the wheel bolts.
aTighten the wheel bolts to bring all the bolt heads
into contact with the wheel.
aUndo the wheel bolts by one turn.aStrike around the edge of the tyre walls (1) several
times using a mallet on the inner and outer surfaces
of the wheel to detach the wheel.
aRemove:
-the wheel bolts,
-the wheel. Note:
This mark is required in order to:
-Note the original position of the wheel on the
hub,
-perform the balancing operation.
Note:
Use sockets with protective sheaths in order to
avoid scratching the alloy wheel rims.
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WHEELS AND TYRES
Wheel: Removal - Refitting
35A
If this procedure does not work:
aStrike the inner surface of the wheel (2) using a mal-
let and a wooden block to detach it.
aRemove:
-the wheel bolts,
-the wheel.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
aClean the hub carrier using a wire brush.
aCheck the condition of the tyre.
aDo not move or remove the balance weights.
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aClean the mating surfaces between the wheel and
the hub carrier using a wire brush.aCoat the wheel-mating face (3) with COPPER ANTI-
SEIZE AGENT (see Vehicle: Parts and consum-
ables for the repair) (04B, Consumables - Prod-
ucts).
aAlign the mark on the wheel with the mark made on
the hub when it was removed.
aFit the wheel to the vehicle, positioning the valve at
the top.
aInsert the wheel bolts.
aTighten the wheel bolts to bring all the bolt heads
into contact with the wheel.
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Note:
Do not strike the surface of the wheel using
excessive force as this may damage it.
Note:
there are two types of wheel bolts for alloy and
steel wheel rims; do not swap them.
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35A-3
WHEELS AND TYRES
Wheel: Removal - Refitting
35A
aPretighten the wheel bolts to 30 N.m, with the wheel
suspended, starting with the bolts at the bottom.
aRotate the wheel through 180˚ to bring the valve into
the bottom position.
aPosition the vehicle on its wheels.
aTorque tighten the wheel bolts in order (see 30A,
General information, Front axle system: Tighten-
ing torque, page 30A-27) (30A, General informa-
tion).
aRefit the trim piece.Note:
Use sockets with protective sheaths in order to
avoid scratching the alloy wheel rims.
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35A-4
WHEELS AND TYRES
Wheel: Balancing
35A
I - PREREQUISITES FOR WHEEL BALANCING
aWheel balancing is a measurement operation.
Several conditions must be met to achieve a reliable
result in a single operation.
The wheel balancer must be installed in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
It is essential to calibrate the balancer according to
the frequency recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not grease the threaded shaft.
Check the condition of the supports, centring com-
ponents and mountings.
Replace any faulty parts (see manufacturer's in-
structions).
The wheel and the wheel balancer must be clean.
Driver's perception
aIf the wheels are not correctly balanced this causes
the steering wheel and/or the vehicle floor to vibrate.
These vibrations appear between 54 mph (90 km/h)
and 90 mph (150 km/h).
II - BALANCING PREPARATION OPERATION
aAdjust the tyre pressure (see 35A, Wheels and ty-
res, Tyre pressure: Identification, page 35A-10) .
aAlways carry out a road test for a minimum distance
of 1 mile (2 km) before balancing the wheels, in or-
der to remove any flat spots on the tread caused by
the vehicle being immobilised.
aActions to be carried out immediately after the test
drive:
-Position the vehicle on a two-post vehicle lift (see
Vehicle: Towing and lifting) ,
-raise the vehicle,
-leave the four wheels hanging free,
-release the parking brake.a
To reproduce the exact vehicle wheel assembly, use
a ring (1) of diameter:
a60 mm
aThere are three types of weight:
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Note:
The ring is available from the supplier of the
equipment used.