Remove/install complete rear axle

AR35.10-P-0010GH

Remove/install complete rear axle

10.11.11

23.6.10

Value changed: Filling capacity, Specifications for Operating Fluids

*BF35.31-P-1001-01I



Remove/install

 Danger!

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

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

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A

 Danger!

Risk of explosion caused by fuel igniting, risk of poisoning caused by inhaling and swallowing fuel and risk of injury to eyes and skin caused by contact with fuel

No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking.
Pour fuels only into suitable and appropriately marked containers.

Wear protective clothing when handling fuel.

AS47.00-Z-0001-01A



Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

All models

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

1

Remove rear wheels



Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary

AP40.10-P-4050GH

2.1

Drain fuel tank.

 Only model 163.174 (vehicle with auxiliary fuel tank).

AR47.10-P-4001GH

3.1

Secure auxiliary fuel tank to longitudinal frame member

 Only model 163.174.

AR47.10-P-0010-08GH

 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

4

Unscrew brake line (111h) from brake hose (111e)

 Disconnect the brake line and guide along the right-hand side. Protect the lines against dirt.

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Brake fluid notes

All models

AH42.50-P-0001-01A

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Notes on installing brake hoses

Model 163

AH42.10-P-9406-01GH



*BA42.10-P-1005-04A



*BA42.10-P-1001-04A

 Box wrench bit

*000589750300

5

Detach holder for brake hose/brake cable (111f) on left and right of longitudinal frame member

6

Remove left rear rpm sensor (L6/3) or right rear rpm sensor

AR42.40-P-0820GH

7.1

Remove brake pad contact sensor, left rear

 If installed.

 Installation: Replace self-locking bolt.



*BA42.10-P-1004-12E

8.1

Unclip bleed hose for rear axle ventilation (55) on rear axle differential from fuel tank

 Except model 163.174 (vehicle with auxiliary fuel tank). On model 163.174, the bleed hose for rear axle ventilation cannot be unclipped until the rear axle has been drained.

9.1

Unscrew rear exhaust shield from rear axle carrier (1)

 If installed.

10

Unscrew brake cable holder (1h) from front right exhaust shield

11

Detach brake cables (112a) from automatic cable adjuster (110b) of parking brake

See: 

Remove rear brake cable.

AR42.20-P-0525GH

12

Unclip brake cables (112a) from frame floor assembly

 4 Clips.

13

Detach brake cable holder (112b) from left of frame floor assembly

14

Remove rear propeller shaft assembly (106) from rear axle differential.

 Mark the installation position of the rear propeller shaft relative to the rear axle differential. Support propeller shaft.

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*BA41.10-P-1002-01C

15

Loosen longitudinal strut for fuel tank attachment (109) and unscrew from rear axle carrier



*BA47.10-P-1002-01D

16.1

Detach check strap (1p) from rear axle carrier

 If installed.



*BA35.10-P-1006-01C

17.1

Detach level controller link rod (120a) from lower attachment

 Vehicles with xenon headlamps.

18

Detach suspension strut (6j) from bottom transverse control arm



*BA32.25-P-1001-03D

19

Press upper ball joint (91a) of top transverse control arm out of wheel carrier

AR35.20-P-0107-01GH



*BA35.20-P-1002-07A

 Thrust piece

*129589106300

 Support

*163589014300

 Press

*163589034300

20

Support rear axle with axle removal device and inspection pit lift/assembly lift

AR35.10-P-0010-07GH

Lifter mounting adapter
gotis://A_25/35/49_03.0

21

Remove front rear-axle suspension bolts (1c) and rear rear-axle suspension bolts (1d)

 Heat up the bolt head for approx. 3 minutes using a heat gun.

 Installation: Recut the thread on the frame floor using the tap.



*BA35.10-P-1001-01C

 Hot air blower

22

Lower rear axle carefully, taking care not to trap any brake cables or lines

 Model 163.174 (vehicle with auxiliary fuel tank):

Lower rear axle slightly and unclip bleed hose for rear axle ventilation (55) from fuel tank.

 Installation: The contact surfaces of the rear axle carrier (1) to the longitudinal member must be clean and flat. Insert locating pins (a) (arrows) on the rear axle carrier (1) into the holes in the longitudinal member when fitting on.

23

Check rear axle for damage; replace parts if necessary

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24.1

Detach suspension strut (6j) from longitudinal frame member

 Only if required.



*BA32.25-P-1002-03D

25.1

Detach top transverse control arm (91) from longitudinal frame member

 Only if required.

 Installation: The rear axle shaft must be horizontal when tightening the nuts.

 Installation position: Mark the position of the bolts relative to the longitudinal member (b) (arrows).



*BA35.20-P-1001-07A

26

Install in the reverse order

27

Check oil level in rear axle center assembly and correct if necessary



AR35.31-P-0520-03GH



*BA35.31-P-1002-02A



*BF35.31-P-1001-01I

28

Bleed brake system

AR42.10-P-0010GH

29

Perform wheel alignment check

AR40.20-P-0200GH

30

Inspect headlamp adjustment, correct if necessary.



Check and correct the adjustment of the headlamps

AP82.10-P-8260GH

Number

Designation

Model 163

BA32.25-P-1001-03D

Self-locking nut, damper to lower control arm

Nm

85

BA32.25-P-1002-03D

Self-locking nut, shock absorber to longitudinal frame member

Nm

20

Number

Designation

Model 163

BA35.10-P-1001-01C

Self-locking bolt, rear axle carrier at front and rear of frame floor

Nm

200

BA35.10-P-1006-01C

Bolt/nut, attachment of check strap to rear axle carrier and frame floor assembly

Nm

20

Number

Designation

Model 163

BA35.20-P-1001-07A

Self-locking nut, upper transverse control arm to longitudinal frame member

Nm

120

BA35.20-P-1002-07A

Self-locking nut, upper ball joint of upper transverse control arm to wheel carrier

Nm

50

Number

Designation

Model
163

BA35.31-P-1002-02A

Oil filler screw, differential

Nm

50

Number

Designation

Model 163

BA41.10-P-1002-01C

Self-locking bolt, rear propeller shaft to rear axle center section

Nm

50

Number

Designation

Model
163.113
as of VIN A289565,
X754620
163.154
as of VIN A289565
except 

Model
163.113
up to VIN A289564,
X754619
163.154
up to VIN A289564

Model 163.128/
172/174/
175

BA42.10-P-1001-04A

Brake pipe to brake hose

Nm

18

18

18

BA42.10-P-1005-04A

Connection, rear axle carrier brake line to frame floor brake line

Nm

18

18

18

Number

Designation

Model 163.136

Model
163.154/
157

BA42.10-P-1001-04A

Brake pipe to brake hose

Nm

18

18

BA42.10-P-1005-04A

Connection, rear axle carrier brake line to frame floor brake line

Nm

18

18

Number

Designation

Model 163

BA42.10-P-1004-12E

Bolt, brake pad contact sensor to brake caliper

Nm

9

Number

Designation

Model
163.113/
128/136/
154/157/
172/175

Model
163.174

BA47.10-P-1002-01D

Longitudinal strut for check straps

Nm

20

20

Number

Designation

Model 163

BF35.31-P-1001-01I

Filling capacity

Differential

Liters

1,65

Specifications for Operating Fluids

Sheet

BB00.40-P-0235-07A