ar3510d0010a

Remove/install complete rear axle

Type ar · topic 35.10 · version 0214 · 2011-10-19

Applies to: REAR AXLE 741.408 /411 in MODEL WD1, WD2, WD3, WD6, WD7, XD1, XD2, XD3, XD6, XD7, YD1, YD2, YD3, YD6, YD7 REAR AXLE 741.408 /411 in MODEL 903.61 /66 /67 with CODE (ZU7) National version for Canada REAR AXLE 741.408 /411 in MODEL 903.61 /66 /67 with CODE (ZU8) National version for USA REAR AXLE 741.408 /411 in MODEL 903.61 /66 /67 with CODE (ZU9) National version for Mexico REAR AXLE 741.408 in MODEL 903.62

Where it sits

Function group 2 Chassis › 35 Rear axle › 35.10 Complete rear axle — Series 903 (models 61*, 62*, 66*, 67*)

EinPAS 17 Drivetrain/axle › 17.51 Rear axle › 17.51.30 Rear axle assembly — Series 903 (models 61*, 62*, 66*, 67*)

Also applies to engines/gearboxes: 741 408, 741 411

AR35.10-D-0010A

Remove/install complete rear axle

17.10.11

REAR AXLE 741.408 /411 in MODEL WD1, WD2, WD3, WD6, WD7, XD1, XD2, XD3, XD6, XD7, YD1, YD2, YD3, YD6, YD7

REAR AXLE 741.408 /411 in MODEL 903.61 /66 /67 with CODE (ZU7) National version for Canada

REAR AXLE 741.408 /411 in MODEL 903.61 /66 /67 with CODE (ZU8) National version for USA

REAR AXLE 741.408 /411 in MODEL 903.61 /66 /67 with CODE (ZU9) National version for Mexico

REAR AXLE 741.408 in MODEL 903.62

Remove/install complete rear axle

D35.10-1106-09

1 Spring U-bolt

2 Spring plate

3 Handbrake cable

4 Shock absorber

5 ALB lever

6 Nut

7 ABS sensor

8 ABS sensor clamping bush

9 Brake caliper

10 Screw

11 Screw

12 Nut

13 Cable for brake pad wear indicator

14 Connecting cable for brake pad wear indicator

15 Screw

16 Propeller shaft

17 Screw

18 Vent line

19 Nut

29 Screw

30 Nut

31 Bracket

32 Stabilizer

33 Bracket

Remove/install

Notes on installing a modified final drive ratio

AH35.00-N-0001-01A

1

Remove rear wheels

AR40.10-D-1100A

2

Unplug cable of brake pad wear indicator (13)

3

Detach connection cable for brake pad wear indicator (14)

Installation:Replace bolt (15).

*BA42.10-N-1004-12A

4

Pull ABS sensor (7) with plug bushing of ABS sensor (8) out of the mounting hole

To prevent confusion, label ABS sensors before disconnecting.

The cable of the ABS sensor on the right-hand side is labeled at the factory with a white tag.

Installation: Install ABS sensor.

AR42.30-D-0620-01A

Acid-free grease

*BR00.45-Z-1019-06A

5

Remove cable tie (arrows) on hand brake cable (3) and expose connecting cable for brake pad wear indicator (14) and ABS sensor cable up to the parking brake relay unit

*352589023700

6

Detach brake cables (3).

AR42.20-D-0520-03A

Installation: Adjust parking brake.

AR42.20-D-0540A

7

Remove hand brake cable (3) at the relay unit

Compress circlip on the transfer unit.

*901589006300

8

Detach bracket for brake cables at rear axle tube (31).

Transfer the brackets (31, 33) when installing new axle.

9

Detach stabilizer bar (32) at rear axle

Installation: Install new nut (30).

AR32.35-D-2210A

10

Unscrew both shock absorbers (4) at rear axle

Installation: Replace nut (12).

*BA32.25-N-1001-03A

11

Detach ALB lever (5) from rear axle bracket

Installation: Replace the nut (6).

*BA42.80-N-1001-01A

12

Pull vent line (18) out of frame

Transfer vent line (18) when installing new axle.

13

Unscrew propeller shaft (16) at rear axle flange and tie to the side.

Do not allow propeller shaft to dangle down otherwise the needle roller bearings in the universal joint could be damaged.

*BA41.10-N-1002-01B

*000589210100

*001589442100

Notes on installing propeller shaft

Models 690.6, 901, 902, 903, 904

AH41.10-N-0001-01A

14

Unscrew both brake calipers (9) and tie to the vehicle with wire.

Do not twist, kink or pull brake hoses.

Installation: Replace bolts (10).

*BA42.10-N-1001-12A

15

Move telescopic jack under axle, support axle and secure axle against falling down using tensioning strap on jack

Telescopic lifter
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16

Unscrew nuts (19) on spring brackets (1), remove spring brackets (1) and spring plates (2)

Installation: Replace nut (19).

*BA32.20-N-1005-03A

17

Remove rear axle.

18

Install in the reverse order

19

Inspect oil level at rear axle without changing oil, adjust to correct level if necessary

AP35.00-D-3501B

Rear axle steel suspension

Number

Designation

Model 690.611/
630/631/
640/641, 901, 902,
903

Model
WD1/WD2/
WD3/WD6/
WD7/XD1/
XD2/XD3/
XD6/XD7/
YD1/YD2/
YD3/YD6/
YD7

BA32.20-N-1005-03A

Rear spring U-bolt to rear axle

M141.5

Nm

170

170

Rear axle shock absorber

Number

Designation

Models 690.6, 901, 902, 903
with rear axle 741.40

Model
WD1/WD2/
WD3/WD6/
WD7/XD1/
XD2/XD3/
XD6/XD7/
YD1/YD2/
YD3/YD6/
YD7
with rear axle
741.408

BA32.25-N-1001-03A

Nut/bolt, shock absorber to rear axle

M121.5

8.8

Nm

70

70

M121.5

10.9

Nm

110

110

M141.5

Nm

-

-

Propeller shaft

Number

Designation

Model
690.6, 901, 902, 903, 904, 905 except Minibus Sprinter Low Floor

BA41.10-N-1002-01B

Bolt, rear propeller shaft to rear axle

M101

Stage 1

Nm

70

Stage 2

°

-

Screw headE14

Stage 1

Nm

-

Stage 2

°

-

Propeller shaft

Number

Designation

Model
WD1/WD2/ WD3/
WD6/ WD7/
XD1/ XD2/XD3/
XD4/XD5/ XD6/
XD7/
YD1/YD2/ YD3/
YD4/ YD5/YD6/
YD7

BA41.10-N-1002-01B

Bolt, rear propeller shaft to rear axle

M101

Stage 1

Nm

70

Stage 2

°

-

Screw headE14

Stage 1

Nm

-

Stage 2

°

-

Rear axle brake caliper

Number

Designation

Model
903

Model
WD1/WD2/
WD3/WD6/
WD7/XD1/
XD2/XD3/
XD6/XD7/
YD1/YD2/
YD3/YD6/
YD7

BA42.10-N-1001-12A

Bolt, brake caliper support to rear axle tube

M121.5

Nm

105

105

M141.5

Stage 1

Nm

-

-

Stage 2

°

-

-

M161.5

Stage 1

Nm

-

-

Stage 2

°

-

-

BA42.10-N-1004-12A

Bolt, wear indicator to brake caliper

M6

Nm

10

10

Axle load-dependent brake (ALB)

Number

Designation

Model
690.6, 901, 902, 903, 904, 905

Model
WD1/WD2/
WD3/WD6/
WD7/XD1/
XD2/XD3/
XD4/XD5/
XD6/XD7/
YD1/YD2/
YD3/YD4/
YD5/YD6/
YD7

BA42.80-N-1001-01A

Nut, actuator rod to ALB lever and rear axle

M10

Nm

34

34

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001 589 44 21 00

Clip remover

Torque wrench handle

Open end wrench

Pliers

000 589 21 01 00

901 589 00 63 00

352 589 02 37 00

Repair materials

Number

Designation

Order number

BR00.45-Z-1019-06A

ABS sensor grease

A 000 989 62 51 10

Referenced documents