Remove/install complete rear axle

AR35.10-P-0010N

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 21

12.7.04

Value changed from 1.2 Nm to 1.1 Nm

Value in row 1001 rear axle center assembly changed for model 220.063/065/067/083/084/087/
165/167/183/184/187

*BF35.31-P-1001-01J

 

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



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

Engine 275

AR49.10-P-7280M

Refer to Removing exhaust system complete: 

Engine 112, 113

AR49.10-P-7000AA

Engine 137

AR49.10-P-7000L

3

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

See: 

Remove/install rear brake cable.

AR42.20-P-0525I

4.1

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

Except engine 275



*BA41.40-P-1001-01A

5

Remove rear propeller shaft assembly (106) 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 releasing the fitting sleeves in the flexible couplings

Models 129, 140, 170, 171, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230

WF58.50-P-4110-01A

7

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

8

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

9

Remove cover from spring control arm (6g).

 To this end, pull pin out of expansion rivet, then take rivet out of spring control arm and spring control arm cover (6g).

10

Remove suspension strut (6j) from spring control arm



*BA32.25-P-1005-04B

11

Remove level sensor control rod (122a) 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

12

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. Counterhold on two flats of brake hose (111e) 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 (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

 Box wrench bit

*000589750300

13

 Installing guard plate

 Guard plate

*220589013100

14

Support rear axle (1) using assembly top and pit lift or assembly lift under the rear axle center assembly

 Assembly attachment

*140589016200

15

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

 Installation: recut thread on frame floor with tap.

 Installation: Tighten bolts as per tightening angle.

AR35.10-P-0010-08I



*BA35.10-P-1001-01A



*BA35.10-P-1002-01A



Bolted connection of front and rear rubber mount of rear axle carrier on frame floor modified

Except model 215.376 /379, 220.176 /179

BT35.10-P-0004-01I

16

Carefully lower the rear axle (1).

 While doing so, do not pinch any brake cables (112a) and lines.

17

Check rear axle (1) for damage and replace parts if necessary

18

Install in the reverse order

19

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 for rear axle center assembly:

 Except rear axle center assembly, 240 mm dia.

*BF35.31-P-1001-01J

 Rear axle center assembly, 240 mm dia.

*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

20

Bleed brake system

AR42.10-P-0010I

21

Perform a wheel alignment check

AR40.20-P-0200I

22

Check headlamp adjustment and correct if necessary



Check and correct the adjustment of the headlamps

AP82.10-P-8260M

Number

Designation

Model 215

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

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
215

Model
220

BA35.31-P-1002-02A

Oil filler screw, rear axle differential

Nm

50

50

Number

Designation

Model
215

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

60

Number

Designation

Model 215

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

30

Bolt with collar and self-centering tip

Nm

-

-

Bolt with collar and without self-centering tip

Nm

-

-

Number

Designation

Model
215

Model
220

BA42.10-P-1001-04A

Brake pipe to brake hose

Nm

14

14

Number

Designation

Model
215 with code 487

Model
220 with code 487

BA82.10-P-1006-02A

Nut, linkage rod bracket to spring control arm

Nm

8

8

Number

Designation

Model
215.373/375/ 378

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

1.6

1.1

1.6

Specifications for Operating Fluids

Sheet

BB00.40-P-0235-07A

BB00.40-P-0235-07A

BB00.40-P-0235-07A

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