Remove/install semi-trailing arm of rear axle

AR35.15-B-0300XA

Remove/install semi-trailing arm of rear axle

18.02.2020

Rear axle

746 in model 368.0/18

Rear axle

746 in model 368.11

1

Diagonal arm

2

Rear axle mounting bracket screw

3

Vehicle frame holder screw

 

Remove/install

 Danger

Risk of death from lowering vehicle when working between wheels and body. Risk of injury from pinching or crushing when working on the air suspension.

Testing and repair work between the wheel and wheel arch or in the wheel well should only be performed if the vehicle is secured using suitable support fixtures to prevent it from lowering.
Adjustment operations should only be performed from underneath the vehicle.
Use only suitable support fixtures to secure the vehicle frame or vehicle axles in order to prevent them from lowering.
If necessary, additionally use suitable support fixtures in order to prevent other moving vehicle parts that are in the working area from lowering, or use suitable retaining devices to prevent these parts from moving suddenly and without warning.
Secure areas with moving vehicle parts against unauthorized access.

AS32.22-Z-0001-01A

 Warning

Risk of accident from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running.

Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts.

AS00.00-Z-0005-01A

1

Loosen the diagonal arm fastening screws (1) from the mounting bracket (2) on the rear axle

Topical note

Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

 .Triangle tension bar (separated) on the rack over the rear axle

*BA35.15-B-1003-03A

2

Loosen the diagonal arm screws (1) from the vehicle frame (3) on both sides and remove it

 If necessary, replace the diagonal arm expansive bushing.

 .Triangular tension bar (separated) on the chassis cross member bearing

*BA35.15-B-1004-03A

3

Install in reverse order

 Rear suspension link

Number

Designation

Type 368.0/1; 384.0/3

BA35.15-B-1003-03A

Triangle tension bar (separated) on the rack over the rear axle

M18x1.5

Nm

350...390

M22x1.5

Nm

520...600

 Rear suspension link

Number

Designation

Type 368.0/1; 384.0/3

BA35.15-B-1004-03A

Triangular tension bar (separated) on the chassis cross member bearing

M18x1.5

Nm

350...390

M22x1.5

Nm

520...600