ar3510p0010eq

Remove/install complete rear axle

Type ar · topic 35.10 · version 0101 · 2019-12-06

Applies to: Model 293

Where it sits

Function group 2 Chassis › 35 Rear axle › 35.10 Complete rear axle — Series 293

EinPAS 17 Drivetrain/axle › 17.51 Rear axle › 17.51.30 Rear axle assembly — Series 293

AR35.10-P-0010EQ

Remove/install complete rear axle

03.12.2019

Model

293

Remove/install complete rear axle

1

Coolant hose

2

Coolant hose

3

Coolant hose

4

Connections

5

Connecting point

7

Axle drive module

P35.10-A022-06

Remove/install complete rear axle

P35.10-A021-09

6

Potential equalization line

11

High-voltage plug

7

Axle drive module

17

Bolts

8

Electrical connectors

18

Screw

9

Nut

19

Stop plate

10

Bracket

20

Screw

Remove/install complete rear axle

P35.10-A020-08

12

Electrical connectors

15

Electric line

13

Bracket

B22/7

Left rear level sensors

14

Electrical connector

B22/10

Right rear level sensors

Danger

Risk of death when working on component parts and systems with U >= 30 V alternating voltage (AC) or U >= 60 V direct voltage (DC)

Do not touch damaged or defective live component parts and lines or non-insulated electrical connections and lines.

AS00.00-Z-0035-01A

Danger

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

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

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A

Warning

Risk of injury to skin and eyes suffering scalding from contact with hot coolantspray. Risk of poisoning from swallowing coolant.

Do not open cooling system unless coolant temperature is below 90 °C. Open cap slowly and release the pressure. Do not pour coolant into beverage containers.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses.

AS20.00-Z-0001-01A

Topical note

General information on handling vehicles with high-voltage on-board electrical system and/or lithium-ion battery and/or gaseous-fuel drive system

AH00.00-Z-0300-01A

Topical note

Notes on coolant

AH20.00-N-2080-01A

Topical note

Notes on handling, transport and storage of composite brake disks

AH42.10-P-9406-12LF

Topical note

Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process

AH00.00-P-0020-01A

Topical note

Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

Notes on safety-relevant components

AH00.00-Z-0019-01A

Notes on repair work on suspension components

AH00.00-P-0100-01A

Notes on level control

AH32.22-P-1001-02LWT

Remove/install

1

Remove voltage of high-voltage on-board electrical system.

AR47.70-P-1000EQ

2

Raise vehicle and fix in place on vehicle lift.

AR00.60-P-1006A

3

Drain pressure of air suspension at rear axle using vehicle diagnosis system.

AD00.00-P-2000-06FR

4

Switch off ignition and store transmitter key outside of transmitter range (min. 2 m).

5

Remove rear wheels.

AR40.10-P-1102A

6

Remove fender liner from fenders at rear.

AR88.10-P-1400LW

7

Remove underfloor paneling.

AR61.30-P-1001EQ

8

Seal coolant hoses (1, 2, 3) using clamping devices.

Clamp

*000589543700

9

Remove coolant hose (1) from axle drive module (7) and collect leaking coolant in suitable container.

AR08.50-P-0018-01EQ

10

Disconnect coolant hoses (2, 3) from connections (4) and collect leaking coolant in suitable container.

AR08.50-P-0018-01EQ

11

Disconnect coolant hose (2) from connection (5) and collect leaking coolant in suitable container.

AR08.50-P-0018-01EQ

12

Seal connections of coolant hoses (1, 2, 3) using suitable stop plugs.

Record plug

*129589009100

13

Remove equipotential bonding line (6) from axle drive module (7).

Screw, axle drive module equipotential bonding line

*BA08.10-P-1004-01J

14

Disconnect electrical connectors (8).

15

Unscrew nuts (9) and unfasten holder (10).

16

Release and disconnect high-voltage plug (11) from high-voltage battery and seal connections using protective covers.

AR47.70-P-0005-01EQ


Ensure utmost care and cleanliness.
Otherwise, the high voltage components may be damaged.

Set of protective covers

*001589019100

17

Remove brake calipers from right and left rear axle, then place free of tension to one side and secure.

AR42.10-P-0080LW

Removal: Do not detach or disconnect brake lines.

18

Remove air suspension bellows.

AR32.22-P-2003EQ

19

Remove bolts from shock absorbers.

Bolt, shock absorber to body

*BA32.25-P-1002-03P

20

Disconnect electrical connectors (12) on both sides and expose electrical lines on holder (13).

21

Disconnect electrical connectors (14) from rear level sensors (B22/7 B22/10) and unclip electrical line (15).

22

Position lifting platform with mount onto rear axle and secure with tensioning strap.

000 588 03 62 00 Lifting platform

WS01.00-P-0091A

Commercially available tools: Universal major assembly mount

23

Remove screws(17).

Installation: Replace screws (17).

Bolt, stop plate to body

*BA35.10-P-1003-01T

24

Unscrew bolts (18) and remove stop plates (19).

Do not use an impact wrench.

Installation: Clean thread in frame floor assembly using compressed air only, and check or correct seating of threaded inserts.

Self-locking bolt securing front decoupling element of rear axle carrier to frame floor assembly

*BA35.10-P-1001-01T

25

Remove bolts (20).

Do not use an impact wrench.

Installation: Clean thread in frame floor assembly using compressed air only, and check or correct seating of threaded inserts.

Installation: Replace the screws/bolts (20).

Self-locking bolt securing rear decoupling element of rear axle carrier to frame floor assembly

*BA35.10-P-1002-01T

26

Carefully lower rear axle.

Helper required.

27

Install in the reverse order.

28

Pour coolant into main circuit.

AR08.50-P-0023EQ

29

Read out and delete fault memory.

AD00.00-P-2000-06FR

Measure

30

Perform chassis alignment.

AR40.20-P-0200LW

Electric motor

Number

Designation

Model 293 with engine 780

BA08.10-P-1004-01J

Screw, axle drive module equipotential bonding line

Nm

16

Rear axle shock absorber

Number

Designation

Model 293

BA32.25-P-1002-03P

Bolt, shock absorber to body

Stage 1

Nm

15

Stage 2

Nm

36

Rear axle carrier

Number

Designation

Model 293

BA35.10-P-1001-01T

Self-locking bolt securing front decoupling element of rear axle carrier to frame floor assembly

Stage 1

Nm

100

Stage 2: Loosen

°

180

Stage 3

Nm

100

Stage 4

°

90

Rear axle carrier

Number

Designation

Model 293

BA35.10-P-1002-01T

Self-locking bolt securing rear decoupling element of rear axle carrier to frame floor assembly

Stage 1

Nm

100

Stage 2: Loosen

°

180

Stage 3

Nm

100

Stage 4

°

90

Rear axle carrier

Number

Designation

Model 293

BA35.10-P-1003-01T

Bolt, stop plate to body

Nm

35

Remove/install complete rear axle
Remove/install complete rear axle
Remove/install complete rear axle

000 589 54 37 00

Clamp

129 589 00 91 00

Record plug

001 589 01 91 00

Set of protective covers

Referenced documents