Remove/install rear axle shaft

AR35.30-P-0620EW

Remove/install rear axle shaft

15.09.2015

Model

212, 218

Model

222 with engine 276.8

Model

231 with engine 157, 276, 278

Shown on model 212.002

7

Wheel carrier

37

Rear axle shaft

37o

Retaining ring

12

Collar nut

37a

Protective ring

50

Rear axle gear



Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A



Notes on repair work on suspension components

AH00.00-P-0100-01A

 

Remove/install

1

Secure vehicle on vehicle lift

Model 222 with engine 276.8

AR00.60-P-0100CW

Model 212, 218

AR00.60-P-0100EWS

Model 231 with engine 157, 276, 278

AR00.60-P-0100TX

2

Detach rear complete wheel



Model 222 with engine 276.8

AP40.10-P-4050HA



Model 212, 218
Model 231 with engine 157, 276, 278

AP40.10-P-4050EW

3

Unscrew collar nut (12) of rear axle shaft (37)

AR35.30-P-0115-01TX

 Installation: Replace the collar nut (12) and secure.

 Model 222 with engine 276.8Collar nut from rear axle shaft to rear axle shaft flange

*BA35.30-P-1001-01L

 Model 212, 218
Model 231 with engine 157, 276, 278Collar nut, rear axle shaft to rear axle shaft flange

*BA35.30-P-1001-01J

4

Remove wheel carrier (7)

Model 212, 218

AR35.20-P-0115EW

Model 222 with engine 276.8

AR35.20-P-0115LF

Model 231 with engine 157, 276, 278

AR35.20-P-0115RK

5

Pry rear axle shaft (37) out of rear axle differential (50)

 Do not fasten assembly lever to the protective ring (37a). Support the assembly lever on the rear axle differential (50) using a socket wrench.

6

Remove rear-axle shaft (37)

 Installation: Replace locking ring (37o) on inner spline profile.



Check

7

Check constant velocity joints and axle boots for damage

If constant velocity joint is damaged



Replace rear axle shaft (37)

If axle boot is damaged



Replace axle boot

Model 212, 218
Model 231 with engine 157, 276, 278

AR35.30-P-0661P

Model 222 with engine 276.8

AR35.30-P-0662LF

8

Check side radial shaft sealing ring in rear axle differential (50) for damage and leakage

If damaged or leaking



Replace side radial shaft sealing ring

Model 212
with code 700 (Technology Local Content China)

AR35.31-P-0545CWC

Model 212
except code 700 (Technology Local Content China)
Model 218
Model 231 with engine 157, 276, 278

AR35.31-P-0545EW

Model 222 with engine 276.8

AR35.31-P-0545LF

9

Install in the reverse order

10

Check oil level in rear axle differential (50) and correct, if necessary

Model 222 with engine 276.8

AR35.31-P-0520-03LF

Model 212
with code 700 (Technology Local Content China)

AR35.31-P-0520-03CWC

Model 212
except code 700 (Technology Local Content China)
Model 218
Model 231 with engine 157, 276, 278

AR35.31-P-0520-03SX

 Model 222 with engine 276.8Filling capacity

*BF35.31-P-1001-01N

 Model 212 (except 212.074/075/076/077/092/274/275/276/277/292)
with code 700 (Technology Local Content China)Filling capacity

*BF35.31-P-1002-01T

 Model 212 (except 212.074/075/076/077/092/274/275/276/277/292)
except code 700 (Technology Local Content China)
Model 212.074/075/076/077/092/274/275/276/277/292
Model 218 (except 218.374/974)
Model 218.374/974
Model 231 (except 231.474) with engine 276.8, 278
Model 231.474 with engine 157
with code 471 (Manual locking differential)
with code P30 (AMG Performance Package)Filling capacity

*BF35.31-P-1001-01T

Loctite 272 sealing adhesive

*BR00.45-Z-1102-02A

 Model 222 with engine 276.8Filling screw on rear axle differential

*BA35.31-P-1004-02I

 Model 212.1
with code 700 (Technology Local Content China)
Model 212
except code 700 (Technology Local Content China)
Model 218
Model 231 with engine 157, 276, 278Oil filler screw of rear axle differential

*BA35.31-P-1002-02H

Sealant, Omnifit 100H (50 g)

*BR00.45-Z-1061-01A

Loctite 7063 cleaning spray (150 ml)

*BR00.45-Z-1046-04A

11

Perform wheel alignment check

Model 222 with engine 276.8

AR40.20-P-0200LF

Model 212, 218

AR40.20-P-0200EW

Model 231 with engine 157, 276, 278

AR40.20-P-0200R

 Rear axle shaft

Number

Designation

Model 212

Model 218

BA35.30-P-1001-01J

Collar nut, rear axle shaft to rear axle shaft flange

self-locking

Nm

350

350

not self-locking

Stage 1

Nm

170

–

Stage 2

°

45

–

 Rear axle shaft

Number

Designation

Model 231

BA35.30-P-1001-01J

Collar nut, rear axle shaft to rear axle shaft flange

self-locking

Nm

350

not self-locking

Stage 1

Nm

–

Stage 2

°

–

 Rear axle shaft

Number

Designation

MODEL 222 with CODE Z07

MODEL 222 except CODEZ07

BA35.30-P-1001-01L

Collar nut from rear axle shaft to rear axle shaft flange

M26x1.5

Nm

–

350

M29x1,5

nm

390

–

 Rear axle differential housing

Number

Designation

MODEL 204, 212.1 with CODE 700

MODEL 212.0/2, MODEL 212.1 except CODE 700

BA35.31-P-1002-02H

Oil filler screw of rear axle differential

Nm

60

50

 Rear axle differential housing

Number

Designation

Model 218

Model 231

BA35.31-P-1002-02H

Oil filler screw of rear axle differential

Nm

50

50

 Rear axle differential housing

Number

Designation

Model 222

BA35.31-P-1004-02I

Filling screw on rear axle differential

Nm

50

 Rear axle gear

Number

Designation

Model 222

BF35.31-P-1001-01N

Filling capacity

Rear axle differential 200FE, Ø 200 mm

Liter

1,1

Rear axle differential 215FE, Ø 215 mm

Liter

1,2

Rear axle differential 240FE, Ø 240 mm

Liter

1,6

Sheet

BB00.40-P-0235-07A

 Rear axle gear

Number

Designation

Model 212 (except 212.074/075/076/077/092/274/275/276/277/292)
except code 700 (Technology Local Content China)

Model 212.074/075/076/077/092/274/275/276/277/292

BF35.31-P-1001-01T

Filling capacity

Rear axle differential 187 FE, Ø 187 mm

Liter

0,85

-

Sheet

BB00.40-P-0235-07A

-

Rear axle differential 200 FE, Ø 200 mm

Liter

1,0

-

Sheet

BB00.40-P-0235-07A

-

Rear axle differential 215 FE, Ø 215 mm

Liter

1,1

1,2

Sheet

BB00.40-P-0235-07A

BB00.40-P-0235-61A

 Rear axle gear

Number

Designation

MODEL 218 except AMG

MODEL 218 AMG

BF35.31-P-1001-01T

Filling capacity

Rear axle differential 187 FE, Ø 187 mm

Liter

-

-

Sheet

-

-

Rear axle differential 200 FE, Ø 200 mm

Liter

1,1

-

Sheet

BB00.40-P-0235-07A

-

Rear axle differential 215 FE, Ø 215 mm

Liter

1,2

1,2

Sheet

BB00.40-P-0235-07A

BB00.40-P-0235-61A

 Rear axle gear

Number

Designation

MODEL 231 except AMG

MODEL 231 AMG

BF35.31-P-1001-01T

Filling capacity

Rear axle differential 187 FE, Ø 187 mm

Liter

-

-

Sheet

-

-

Rear axle differential 200 FE, Ø 200 mm

Liter

1,1

-

Sheet

BB00.40-P-0235-07A

-

Rear axle differential 215 FE, Ø 215 mm

Liter

1,2

1,2

Sheet

BB00.40-P-0235-07A

BB00.40-P-0235-61A

 Rear axle gear

Number

Designation

Model 212 (except 212.074/075/076/077/092/274/275/276/277/292)
with code 700 (Technology Local Content China)

BF35.31-P-1002-01T

Filling capacity

Rear axle differential 200 C, Ø 200 mm

Liter

1,0

Sheet

BB00.40-P-0235-07A

Repair materials

Number

Designation

Order number

BR00.45-Z-1046-04A

Loctite 7063 cleaning spray (150 ml)

A 001 986 71 71 10

BR00.45-Z-1061-01A

Sealant, Omnifit 100H (50 g)

A 002 989 23 71

BR00.45-Z-1102-02A

Loctite 272 sealing adhesive

Henkel Loctite
www.loctite.com