Remove/install rear axle shaft

AR35.30-P-0620A

Remove/install rear axle shaft

30.8.10

 

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

1

Remove exhaust system from flange connection back

If necessary, when removing the left or right rear axle shaft

Model 129 with engine 104.943/ 991, 119.97, 120

AR49.10-P-7280FA

Model 129 with engine 104.981, 119.960/ 982

Model 140 with engine 104, 119, 120

AR49.10-P-7280FB

For the following models, refer to Remove complete exhaust system:

Model 129 with engine 112, 113

AR49.10-P-7000AB

Model 140 with engine 603

ra49006027000x

Model 170 with engines 111.943/946/973

AR49.10-P-7000G

Model Series 170 with Engine 111.958/983

AR49.10-P-7000GS

Model 170 with engine 112

AR49.10-P-7000SV

Model 202 with engine 104, 111

AR49.10-P-7000D

Model 202 with engine 601

ra49006010100x

Model 202 with engine 604, 605

AR49.10-P-7000I

Models 202, 210 with engine 611 and model 210 with engines 612, 613

AR49.10-P-7000HB

Model 202, 208 with engine 112, 113 except model 208.474

AR49.10-P-7000AU

Model 208.474 with engine 113

Model 208 with engine 111.945/975

AR49.10-P-7000DA

Model 208 with engine 111.944/956/982

Model 210.0 with engine 604.912, 104.945, model 210.0 with engine 104.995 with CODE (957a) AMG engineering package E 50 AMG, model 210.0 with engine 111.942/947/970, 605, model 210.020 with engine 606

AR49.10-P-7000B

Model 210 with engine 604.917

Model 210.2 with engine 111.942/947/970, 602, 605, 606

AR49.10-P-7000BA

Model 210 with engine 111.957

Model 210 with engine 112.921 in model 210.063/ 263/ 081/ 281, model 210 with engine 112.941, 113

AR49.10-P-7000A

Model 210 with engine 112.911/914

Model 210 with engine 119.985, model 210.072 with engine 119 with CODE (957a) AMG engineering package E 50 AMG

AR49.10-P-7000EA

Model Series 210.0 with Series 602 engine, Model Series 210.025 with Series 606 engine

AR49.10-P-7000C

2

Remove exhaust system from pipe connection

Model 140 with engine 606

AR49.10-P-7281H

3

Remove pipe routing rail

Model 129 with ABS [antilock brake system]/ASR [acceleration slip regulation] up to 05/95, when removing the right rear axle shaft (37).

4

Detach control rod at level control or level sensor

Model 129 with ADS

5

Detach cover of fuel pump assembly

Vehicles with gasoline engine

6

Detach twelve-point nut on rear axle (37)

 Installation: Replace twelve-point collar nut.

AR35.30-P-0115-01A



*BA35.30-P-1001-01A

7

Remove rear wheel



Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary

AP40.10-P-4050Z

8

Press rear axle shaft (37) out of the rear axle shaft flange

 Do not damage rotor for rpm sensor and boot on the rear axle shaft (37).

If the rear axle shaft (37) is difficult to remove:



Press rear axle shaft (37) out of rear axle shaft flange:

Model 129, 140, 202, 210 up to 02/96

AR35.30-P-0115-03A

 Extraction and insertion tool

*210589034300

Model 129, 140, 202, 210 as of 02/96

Model 170, 208

AR35.30-P-0115-03B

 Extraction and insertion tool

*210589034300

 Bracket

*210589014000



Rear axle shafts with forged centers (without core hole)

Model 129, 140, 202, 210 as of 02/96

BT35.30-P-0005-01A

9

Detach rear axle shaft (37) from connecting flange

 In order to prevent wheel bearing damage, the vehicle must not be moved on the wheels when the rear axle shaft (37) is removed.

 Move rear axle (37) shaft to approximately horizontal position, push together and remove diagonally downwards from connecting flange.

 Ensure that when loosening the bolts the tool insert is properly inserted in the polygon head or hexagon socket profile. Clean the polygon head profile or hexagon socket profile if necessary.

 Installation: Replace self-locking polygon head bolts, hexagon socket bolts or Torx bolts and washers.

Oil thread and bolt head contact surface lightly.



*BA35.30-P-1002-01A



Rear axle shaft diameter increased

Model 129 as of 1.11.90 with acceleration skid control (ASR), code 471

BT35.30-P-0002-01A



Rear axle shaft and connecting flange centered

Model 129 as of 1.4.91

BT35.30-P-0004-01A



Checking

10

Check constant velocity joints, boots and end cover for leaks and damage

 If outer constant velocity joint is defective:

Replace entire rear axle shaft.

 If the inner constant velocity joint is defective, the boots are damaged or leaking or the end cover is damaged, replace the appropriate parts: 

Remove the inner constant velocity joint or boots on the rear axle shaft (37).

AR35.30-P-0660A

11

Install in the reverse order

Number

Designation

Model
129

Model
170

BA35.30-P-1001-01A

Collar nut, rear axle shaft to rear axle shaft flange

self-locking

Nm

-

-

not self-locking

Nm

220

220

BA35.30-P-1002-01A

Self-locking bolt, rear axle shaft to connecting flange (thread and bolt head contact surface oiled)

M10

Nm

70

70

M12

Nm

100

-

Number

Designation

Model
140 without special protection

Model
140 with special protection

BA35.30-P-1001-01A

Collar nut, rear axle shaft to rear axle shaft flange

self-locking

Nm

350

-

not self-locking

Nm

320

390

BA35.30-P-1002-01A

Self-locking bolt, rear axle shaft to connecting flange (thread and bolt head contact surface oiled)

M10

Nm

70

-

M12

Nm

100

100

Number

Designation

Model
202

Model
208

BA35.30-P-1001-01A

Collar nut, rear axle shaft to rear axle shaft flange

self-locking

Nm

-

-

not self-locking

Nm

220

220

BA35.30-P-1002-01A

Self-locking bolt, rear axle shaft to connecting flange (thread and bolt head contact surface oiled)

M10

Nm

70

70

M12

Nm

-

-

Number

Designation

Model
210.0 without special protection

Model
210.0 with special protection

BA35.30-P-1001-01A

Collar nut, rear axle shaft to rear axle shaft flange

self-locking

Nm

-

350

not self-locking

Nm

220

320

BA35.30-P-1002-01A

Self-locking bolt, rear axle shaft to connecting flange (thread and bolt head contact surface oiled)

M10

Nm

70

70

M12

Nm

-

100

Number

Designation

Model 210.2/6

BA35.30-P-1001-01A

Collar nut, rear axle shaft to rear axle shaft flange

self-locking

Nm

350

not self-locking

Nm

320

BA35.30-P-1002-01A

Self-locking bolt, rear axle shaft to connecting flange (thread and bolt head contact surface oiled)

M10

Nm

70

M12

Nm

-