Remove/install complete rear axle

AR35.10-P-0010I

Remove/install complete rear axle

31.8.11

 

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

Refer to: Exhaust system, removal and installation of complete system:



Engine 112, 113

AR49.10-P-7000AA

Engine 137

AR49.10-P-7000L

Engine 613

AR49.10-P-7000M

Engine 628

AR49.10-P-7000MB

3

Detach, attach parking brake cables (112a) on automatic cable adjuster (110b) of parking brake

See: 

Remove rear brake cable

AR42.20-P-0525I

4

Remove bolts for propeller shaft intermediate bearing (106a).



*BA41.40-P-1001-01A

5

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

 Flexible disk remains on propeller shaft.

 Installation: Connect rear propeller shaft to 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

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

9

Disconnect the damping valve unit connector on the left (Y53x1) and right (Y54x1) and unclip line from rear axle carrier

10

Remove spring control arm cover (6g)

 Remove by extracting the pin from the expansion rivet, then remove the rivet from the spring control arm and spring control arm cover.

11

Detach suspension struts (6j) at the spring control arms



*BA32.25-P-1005-04B

12

Detach level sensor control rod (120a) from torsion bar link



*BA82.10-P-1001-02A

 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

Remove brake lines from brake hoses (111e) and seal connections.

 When undoing or tightening the brake line on the brake hose (111e), take care not to twist the bracket. Use an open-end wrench as a countersupport on the sides of the brake hose fitting.

 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 (111e) must not be twisted after being tightened (danger 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 (1).

 Assembly attachment

*140589016200

16

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

 Installation: Recut thread on frame floor with tap.

 Installation: Tighten bolts or nuts as per tightening angle

AR35.10-P-0010-08I

 Rear axle suspension bolt, front (1c)

*BA35.10-P-1001-01A

 Rear axle suspension bolt, rear (1d)

*BA35.10-P-1002-01A



Bolted connection changed, front and rear rubber mounts, rear axle carrier to frame floor

As of 09.10.00 in model 220

BT35.10-P-0004-01I

17

Carefully lower the rear axle (1).

 Take care to avoid trapping brake cables and lines.

18

Check rear axle (1) 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-1001-01J

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

Models
220.083/
084/087/
183/184/
187

BA32.25-P-1005-04B

Nut, rear strut to spring control arm

Nm

110

110

Number

Designation

Model 215

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

60

Stage 2

°

90

90

with bolt flange Ø 26 mm

Stage 1

Nm

60

60

Stage 2

°

90

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

60

Stage 2

°

90

90

with bolt flange Ø 26 mm

Stage 1

Nm

60

60

Stage 2

°

90

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 except model 220 with code 487

BA82.10-P-1001-02A

Nut, level sensor link rod to torsion bar intermediate lever

Nm

10

Number

Designation

Model
220.063/065/
067/083/084/
087/163/165/
167/183/184/187

Model
220.025/026/
028/070/073/
075/125/126/
128/170/173/
178

Model 220.175
without special protection
version
code 979

BF35.31-P-1001-01J

Filling capacity

Rear axle center assembly

Liters

1.1

1.6

Specifications for Operating Fluids

Sheet

BB00.40-P-0235-07A

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