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33A-12
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Rear brake disc: Removal - Refitting
EQ UIPMENT LEVEL SPORT
33A
aRemove:
-the nut (3) from the hub,
-the brake disc.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
aAlways replace the hub nut.
aClean the brake discs using a parts washer.
aDry the disc surfaces.
aClean the stub axle using a wire brush and BRAKE
CLEANER (see Vehicle: Parts and consumables
for the repair) (04B, Consumables - Products).
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit the brake disc.
aTorque tighten the new hub nut (175 N.m ).
aRefit the hub's nut cover.
III - FINAL OPERATION.
aRefit:
-the "calliper mounting - brake calliper" assembly,
-the brake pads (see 33A, Rear axle components,
Rear brake pads: Removal - Refitting, page 33A-
1) .aTorque tighten the brake calliper mounting bolts
(105 N.m).
aRefit the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
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IMPORTANT
To avoid any accident, bring the pistons, brake
pads and brake discs into contact by depressing
the brake pad several times.
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33A-17
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Rear brake cylinder: Removal - Refitting
33A
REMOVAL
I - OPERATION FOR PREPARATION OF PART
CONCERNED
aPosition the vehicle on a lift ( (see Vehicle: Towing
and lifting) ).
aRelease the parking brake.
aRemove:
-the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) ,
-the rear brake drum (see 33A, Rear axle compo-
nents, Rear brake drum: Removal - Refitting,
page 33A-19) .
II - REMOVAL OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRemove the upper return spring (1) using brake
shoe pliers.
aRemove the brake shoes.aUndo the rigid brake pipe union (2) on the rear brake
cylinder.
aFit a cap on the rigid brake pipe union.
aRemove:
-the rear brake cylinder bolt (3) on the flange,
-the rear brake cylinder. Tightening torquesm
rear brake cylinder bolt
on the flange14.5 Nm
rigid brake pipe union
on the rear brake cylin-
der15 Nm
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Note:
Expect some br ake fluid to run out.
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33A-18
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Rear brake cylinder: Removal - Refitting
33A
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATIONS OPERATION
aRemove any dust from the drums and the flanges
using the cleaning station.
aCheck the condition of the brake cylinder boots and
pistons (replace any faulty parts).
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the rear brake cylinder,
-the rear brake cylinder bolt on the flange,
-the rigid brake pipe union on the rear brake cylin-
der,
-the upper return spring using brake shoe pliers.
aTorque tighten:
-the rear brake cylinder bolt on the flange (14.5
Nm),
-the rigid brake pipe union on the rear brake cyl-
inder (15 Nm).
III - FINAL OPERATION.
aRefit:
-the rear brake drum (see 33A, Rear axle compo-
nents, Rear brake drum: Removal - Refitting,
page 33A-19) ,-the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
aBleed the brake circuit (see 30A, General informa-
tion, Braking circuit: Bleed, page 30A-4) .
aAdjust the brake pads by depressing the brake pedal
repeatedly.
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33A-19
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Rear brake drum: Removal - Refitting
33A
When a brake drum is replaced, the brake drum on the
opposite side must be replaced as well.
Always replace the brake pads if the brake drums are
being replaced.
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 rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and ty-
res, Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aRemove:
-the drum caps,
-the brake drum nuts,
-the brake drums.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
aCheck the internal diameter of the drum. Equipment required
par ts washer
Tightening torquesm
brake drum nuts175 N.m
IMPORTANT
To avoid brake imbalance, both drums must be of
the same diameter. Regrinding one drum necessi-
tates regrinding of the opposite drum.
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33A-20
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Rear brake drum: Removal - Refitting
33A
aAlways replace the brake drum nuts.
aparts always to be replaced: rear drum cap.
aReplace any faulty parts.
aUsing a parts washer, clean:
-the brake linings,
-the brake drums.
-the stub axle.
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aAdjust the parking brake if the lever stops between
the first and second position of the parking brake le-
ver's travel (see 37A, Mechanical component con-
trols, Parking brake lever: Removal - Refitting,
page 37A-46) .
aRefit:
-the brake drums.
-the brake drum nuts.
aTorque tighten the brake drum nuts (175 N.m) by
turning the drum while tightening the nut.
aRefit new brake drum caps.
III - FINAL OPERATION
aRefit the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
aAdjust the brake linings by depressing the brake
pedal repeatedly.
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33A-24
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Shock absorber: Removal - Refitting
33A
If a shock absorber is replaced, the shock absorber on
the opposite side must also be replaced.
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (MR 411, 02A, Lifting equip-
ment).aRemove the luggage compartment internal trim (1) .
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aUndo the upper shock absorber nut (2) when the
wheels are on the ground.
aRaise the vehicle. Equipment required
component jack
Tightening torquesm
shock absorber lower
bolt105 Nm
shock absorber upper
nut21 Nm
WARNING
To prevent any damage, do not use the rear axle as
support for the lifting system.
WARNING
To prevent any suspension asymmetry, replace
both of the shock absorbers on the same axle.
WARNING
To avoid damaging the rear axle components
(elastic joints, brake hoses etc.) do not remove
both shock absorbers at the same time. Proceed
one side at a time.
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33A-25
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Shock absorber: Removal - Refitting
33A
aUsing a block, bring the component jack into con-
tact under the rear axle, near the shock absorber.
aRemove the lower shock absorber bolt (3) .
aRemove the component jack.
aRemove:
-the shock absorber upper nut while holding the
shock absorber rod end,
-the shock absorber.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATIONS OPERATION
aThe upper lock nut on the shock absorber must al-
ways be replaced.
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the shock absorber,
-the new upper nut on the shock absorber.
aRaise the vehicle.
aRefit the shock absorber lower bolt with the compo-
nent jack in contact with a block under the rear axle
near the shock absorber.
aTorque tighten:
-the shock absorber lower bolt (105 Nm) with the
component jack in position,-the shock absorber upper nut (21 Nm) while
holding the shock absorber rod end, with the
wheels on the ground.
III - FINAL OPERATION.
aRefit the luggage compartment internal trim.
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33A-26
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Shock absorber: Removal - Refitting
G44
33A
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (MR 411, 02A, Lifting equip-
ment).
aRemove the luggage compartment interior trim (see
Rear loading trim: Removal - Refitting) (MR 412,
71A, Body internal trim).II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aUndo the upper shock absorber nut (1) when the
wheels are on the ground.
aRaise the vehicle. Equipment required
component jack
Tightening torquesm
lower shock absorber
bolt105 Nm
shock absorber upper
nut21 Nm
WARNING
To prevent any damage, do not use the rear axle as
support for the lifting system.
WARNING
To prevent any suspension asymmetry, replace
both of the shock absorbers on the same axle.
WARNING
To avoid damaging the rear axle components
(elastic joints, brake hoses etc.) do not remove
both shock absorbers at the same time. Proceed
one side at a time.
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