Remove/install complete rear axle

AR35.10-P-0010AM

Remove/install complete rear axle

31.8.11

20.3.04

Oil filler/drain screw on rear axle differential modified

Phased in as of 19.01.04

 The oil filler screws and oil drain screws should always be replaced after being unscrewed.

The new oil filler screws and drain screws as well as the tapped holes must be cleaned with a special cleaning spray and provided with a special sealing compound.

BT35.31-P-0015-01A

The oil filler screw should always be replaced after being unscrewed from the rear axle differential.

The new oil filler screw as well as the tapped hole must be cleaned with a special cleaning spray and the oil filler screw provided with a special sealing compound

 Only carry out oil level check at interior temperature.

AR35.31-P-0520-03I

20.3.04

The vehicle must have a chassis alignment check after the rear axle is installed

Step 22

 

Remove/install

 Danger!

Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.

Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer.

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A



While working on the rear axle care must be taken to ensure that the surface of all aluminum components do not get any scratches, cracks and notches. Otherwise the service life of the parts will be affected



Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

1

Remove rear wheels



Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary

AP40.10-P-4050Z

2

Remove exhaust system at flange connection

AR49.10-P-7000AA

3

Unhook brake cables (1) from automatic slack adjuster (2) of parking brake

See: 

Remove rear brake cable

AR42.20-P-0525I

4

Remove bolts of propeller shaft intermediate bearing (3)



*BA41.40-P-1001-01A

5

Remove rear propeller shaft assembly (4) from rear axle differential.

 Flexible disk remains on propeller shaft.

 Installation: Attach the rear propeller shaft to the rear axle differential.

AR41.10-P-0050-04I



*BA41.10-P-1002-01A

6

Slacken flexible coupling fitted sleeves on flange.

 Put propeller shaft to one side and tie up.

AR41.10-P-0050-09I



Drift for loosening fitting sleeves in flex disks.

WF58.50-P-4110-01A

7

Disconnect right rear brake pad contact sensor connector (S10/4x1)

8

Detach cover for fuel pump assembly (5)

9

Disconnect rpm sensor connector on the left (L6/3x1) and right (L6/4x1)

10

Detach spring control arm cover (6)

 To do this, pull pin out of expansion rivet and remove expansion rivet from spring control arm and spring control arm cover (6).

11

Detach suspension strut (7) from spring control arm



*BA32.25-P-1005-04B

12

Detach level sensor control rod (8) from both spring control arms



*BA82.10-P-1006-02A

 Danger!

Risk of poisoning caused by swallowing brake fluid. Risk of injury caused by brake fluid coming into contact with skin and eyes.

Only pour brake fluid into suitable and appropriately marked containers. Wear protective clothing and eye protection when handling brake fluid.

AS42.50-Z-0001-01A

13

Detach brake lines from brake hose (9) and seal openings

 When loosening or tightening the brake line on the brake hose (9), take care not to twist the bracket. Counterhold open wrench on two flats of brake hose (9) using an open-end wrench.

 Seal line connections immediately with  plugs. The brake fluid reservoir must not run completely empty.

 Box wrench bit

*000589750300

 Set of plugs

*129589009100

 Installation: The brake hoses (9) must not be twisted after being tightened (risk of cracking).



Brake fluid notes

AH42.50-P-0001-01A



Notes on installing brake hoses

AH42.10-P-9406-01A

 Brake line to brake hose

*BA42.10-P-1001-04A

14

 Installing guard plate

 Guard plate

*220589013100

15

Use assembly attachment, pit hoist or floor jack beneath rear axle center assembly to support rear axle (10).

 Assembly attachment

*240589006200

16

Remove front rear axle suspension bolts (11c) and rear rear axle suspension bolts (11d)

 Installation: Recut thread on frame floor with tap.

 Installation: Tighten bolts as per tightening angle.

AR35.10-P-0010-08I

 Rear axle suspension bolt, front (11c)

*BA35.10-P-1001-01A

 Rear axle suspension bolt, rear (11d)

*BA35.10-P-1002-01A

17

Carefully lower the rear axle (10).

 In the process do not trap any brake cables (1) and lines.

18

Check rear axle (10) for damage and if necessary replace parts.

19

Install in the reverse order

20

Check oil level in rear axle differential and correct if necessary

 Mixing of old universal hypoid gear oil and the new FE hypoid gear oil should be avoided due to the better fuel economy.

AR35.31-P-0520-03I

 Filling capacity of rear axle differential

*BF35.31-P-1001-01M

Cleaning spray, Loctite 7063 (150ml)

*BR00.45-Z-1046-04A

Sealant, Omnifit 100H (50 g)

*BR00.45-Z-1061-01A

 Oil filler screw for rear axle differential

*BA35.31-P-1002-02A



Oil filler/drain screw on rear axle differential modified

Phased in as of 19.01.04

BT35.31-P-0015-01A

21

Bleed brake system

AR42.10-P-0010I

22

Perform a wheel alignment check

AR40.20-P-0200I

23

Check headlamp adjustment and correct if necessary



Check and correct headlamp adjustment

AP82.10-P-8260M

Number

Designation

Model
220.025/026/028/063/
065/067/070/073/074/
075/125/126/128/163/
165/167/170/173/174/
175/176/178/179

BA32.25-P-1005-04B

Nut, rear strut to spring control arm

Nm

110

Number

Designation

Model 220

BA35.10-P-1001-01A

Self-locking bolt, front rear axle carrier rubber mount to frame floor

–

Nm

–

with bolt Flange Ø 24 mm

Stage 1

Nm

60

Stage 2

°

90

with bolt flange Ø 26 mm

Stage 1

Nm

60

Stage 2

°

90

BA35.10-P-1002-01A

Self-locking bolt, rear axle carrier rear rubber mount to frame floor

–

Nm

–

with bolt Flange Ø 24 mm

Stage 1

Nm

60

Stage 2

°

90

with bolt flange Ø 26 mm

Stage 1

Nm

60

Stage 2

°

90

Number

Designation

Model
220

BA35.31-P-1002-02A

Oil filler screw, rear axle differential

Nm

50

Number

Designation

Model
220

BA41.10-P-1002-01A

Self-locking nut, flexible coupling to rear propeller shaft or rear axle differential.

M10

Nm

-

M12

Nm

60

Number

Designation

Model 220

BA41.40-P-1001-01A

Bolt, propeller shaft intermediate bearing to frame floor assembly

Self-tapping screw

Nm

-

Bolt with washer

Nm

30

Bolt with collar and self-centering tip

Nm

-

Bolt with collar and without self-centering tip

Nm

-

Number

Designation

Model
220

BA42.10-P-1001-04A

Brake pipe to brake hose

Nm

14

Number

Designation

Model
220 with code 487

BA82.10-P-1006-02A

Nut, linkage rod bracket to spring control arm

Nm

8

Number

Designation

Model
215.374/376/379,

Model
220.074/174/
176/179/875/
876,

Model
240

BF35.31-P-1001-01M

Filling capacity

Rear axle differential Ø 240 mm
in rear axle differential 240V

Liters

1,9

Rear axle differential Ø 240 mm
in rear axle differential 240FE

Liters

1.6

Specifications for service products

Sheet

BB00.40-P-0235-07A

Number

Designation

Order number

BR00.45-Z-1061-01A

Sealant, Omnifit 100H (50 g)

A 002 989 23 71

BR00.45-Z-1046-04A

Cleaning spray, Loctite 7063 (150ml)

A 001 986 71 71 10