Actuator - Rear - ACE
Actuator - Rear - ACE
Service Repair No - 64.60.40
CAUTION: The ACE hydraulic system is extremely sensitive to the ingress of dirt or debris. The smallest amount could render the system unserviceable. It is imperative that the following precautions are taken:
^ ACE components are thoroughly cleaned externally before work commences.
^ All opened pipe and module ports are capped immediately.
^ All fluid is stored in and administered through clean containers.
Models with SLS:
WARNING: Ensure the air suspension system is made safe before commencing work. Otherwise the chassis may lower onto the bump stops during repair.
Remove
1. Raise vehicle on ramp.
2. Remove nuts securing anti-roll bar links to axle. Release links from axle.
3. Pull torsion bar down for access to actuator.
4. Remove nut securing anti-roll bar link to long arm and remove link.
5. Position container to collect fluid spillage.
6. Remove cap nuts securing fluid pipes to actuator. Disconnect pipes and remove and discard sealing washers.
CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open connections to prevent contamination.
7. Use LRT-60-009 to remove nut securing actuator push rod to long arm.
8. Remove nut and bolt securing actuator to short arm and remove actuator.
CAUTION: The short arm and torsion bar are supplied as an assembly and must not be separated.
Refit
1. Position actuator and tighten nut and bolt securing actuator to short arm to 180 Nm (133 ft. lbs.).
2. Using LRT-60-009, fit and tighten nut securing actuator push rod to long arm to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
3. Connect pipes to actuator with cap nuts and new sealing washers. Tighten cap nuts to 29 Nm (21 ft. lbs.). Ensure pipes are not under tension or kinked.
4. Connect anti-roll bar link to long arm and tighten nut to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
5. Ensure washer is in place on lower ball joint of each anti-roll bar link and connect lower ball joints to axle. Tighten nuts to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
6. Renew ACE high pressure filter.
7. Lower vehicle.
8. Bleed ACE hydraulic system.