Remove/install complete rear axle

AR35.10-B-0010TH

Remove/install complete rear axle

12.02.16

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Remove and install

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Indications on self-locking bolts and nuts

AH00.00-B-0001-01A

1

Remove the wheels

AR40.10-B-1100D

2

Let the vehicle rest on the chassis

3

Remove the ABS sensor

AR42.30-B-0150TA

4

Remove the compressed air pipes (2) from the combined cylinders

With compressed air connection system "VOSS 230".

AR42.10-B-0900TA

With compressed air connection system "VOSS 232" (NG 8, 12) or "SCHÄFER SDF" (NG 6).

AR42.10-B-0900TC

Install: check O-rings and replace as needed.

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Indications on compressed air connection systems

AH00.18-B-0001-01A

5

Remove the connection (3) in the brake wear sensor cable

 If the sensor does not have a connector (4), remove directly in the brake wear sensor.

6

Remove connector (7) and compressed air tubing (6) from the differential lock

7

Remove the connector (8) from the rear axle temperature sensor

Only in vehicles with maintenance system (WS).

8

Remove the vent piping (1) from the axle bridge

9

Remove the ALB rod (5)

10

Remove the compressed air distributor from the axle bridge

 Do not disconnect the tubes.

11

Remove the fixed cables and harnesses and set them aside; tie them up with the compressed air distributor

12

Remove the stabilizer bar

AR32.35-B-2210TE

13

Remove the shock absorber

AR32.25-B-0110TA

14

Remove the drive shaft only in the drive flange of the rear axle

 Protect the driveshaft against fall.

AR41.10-B-0050TA

15

Remove the wishbone (16) of the bearing support (17) and protect it against fall

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*BA35.15-B-1002-03B

16

Remove the longitudinal arm (14) from the bearing struts (15)

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*BA35.15-B-1001-03B

17

Lift the rear axle until the leaf springs (9) are loosened and protect the axle against fall

 Use car lift or jack lift.

18

Remove the bearing support (15) and spherical washers (11) and remove the attachment plates (10)

Install: replace screws (13) and spherical washers (11). Install the longer screws on the shock absorber side.

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*BA35.10-B-1004-03A

19

Lower the rear axle and remove backwards under the vehicle

20

Install in reverse order

Número

Denominação

Rear axle 740.8

BA35.15-B-1001-03B

Guide bracket on the bearing

M16

Nm

255

M20

Nm

510

BA35.15-B-1002-03B

Triangulated link on the axle

M24

Nm

780

Número

Denominação

Rear axle 740.8

BA35.10-B-1004-03A

Bearing support

M20

Nm

520

M16

Nm

240