Remove/install complete rear axle

AR35.10-P-0010ME

Remove/install complete rear axle

20.03.2020

Model

167

Modification notes

29.01.2020

Screw/self-locking nut, shock absorber to spring link

Type 167

BA32.25-P-1001-03K

1

Electrical connectors

2

Bracket

3

Brake hose

4

Bracket

5

Brake caliper

6

Propeller shaft

10

Rear axle

7

Rear axle gear

11

Bolts

8

Electrical connector

12

Screw

9

Bolts

 Danger

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

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

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A

 Warning

Risk of injury. Moving parts can pinch, crush or, in extreme cases even sever extremities.

No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area of mechanical components when moving components.

AS00.00-Z-0009-01A

 Warning

Risk of injury to skin or eyes from hydraulic fluid spraying out under pressure.Risk of poisoning from swallowing hydraulic fluid.

Depressurize hydraulic system completely before starting any work on it. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses.

AS00.00-Z-0013-01A

 Caution

Risk of injury caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts

Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts.
Deburr repair panels.

AS00.00-Z-0017-01A

Topical note

Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process

AH00.00-P-0020-01A

Topical note

Notes on handling, transport and storage of composite brake disks

AH42.10-P-9406-12LF

Topical note

Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge

AH54.00-P-0001-01A

Topical note

Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

Topical note

Information on E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL suspension

AH32.50-P-0002-01ME

Topical note

Notes on air suspension

AH32.22-P-1000-01T

Notes on repair work on suspension components

AH00.00-P-0100-01A

Notes on safety-relevant components

AH00.00-Z-0019-01A

 

Remove/install

1

Switch off ignition and store transmitter key outside of transmitter range (min. 2 m).

2

Secure vehicle on vehicle lift.

AR00.60-P-1006A

3

Remove rear underfloor paneling.

AR61.30-P-1001ME

4

Remove left and right rear fender liner.

AR88.10-P-1302ME

5.1

Remove left and right rear axle spring.

Model 167
except code 489 (AIRMATIC)
except code 490 (Electrohydraulic suspension)

AR32.20-P-0232ME

5.2

Remove left and right air suspension bellows.

Model 167
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
except code 490 (Electrohydraulic suspension)
Model 167
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
with code 490 (Electrohydraulic suspension)

AR32.22-P-2003ME

6

Remove screws (12).

 Screw/self-locking nut, shock absorber to spring link

*BA32.25-P-1001-03K

7

Remove cover under AdBlue® container.

Model 167 with engine 654.9, 656
with code U79 (BLUETEC (SCR) diesel exhaust treatment, generation 3)

AR49.20-P-2014OID

8

Remove delivery pump of rear electrohydraulic suspension.

Model 167
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
with code 490 (Electrohydraulic suspension)

AR32.50-P-0048ME

9

Release and disconnect electrical connectors (1) and unclip electric lines from brackets (2).

 The number of electrical connectors varies according to vehicle equipment.

10

Remove brake hose (3) at left and right from brackets (4).

11

Detach brake caliper (5) at left and right from brake caliper support and fasten to vehicle free of tension with brake hose (3) connected.

AR42.10-P-0080ME


Do not kink, turn or subject brake hose (3) at left and right to tensile loads.
Otherwise damage will occur.

 Installation: Ensure that the brake hose (3) at left and right is correctly routed.

12

Install guard plates for protection of brake disk cover panels.

AR42.00-P-0100-01A

 Guard plate

*220589013100

13

Remove exhaust system.

Model 167

Model 167 with engine 654.9, 656

AR49.10-P-7142OID

Model 167 with engine 256.9

AR49.10-P-7142MSC

Model 167 with engine 264

AR49.10-P-7142MRK

Model 167 with engine 274.9

AR49.10-P-7283MRM

Model 167 with engine 176

AR49.10-P-7142MNO

14

Detach propeller shaft (6) from rear axle differential (7) and remove far enough until this can be secured against falling down out of the working area of the rear axle (10).

Model 167 with engine 256.9, 264, 274

AR41.10-P-0050MSC

Model 167 with engine 654.9, 656

AR41.10-P-0050OID

15

Secure propeller shaft (6) against falling down.

16

Release and disconnect electrical connector (8) of left rear level sensor (B22/7) and right rear level sensor (B22/10).

Model 167
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
Model 167
with code 613 (headlights left-hand-traffic)
Model 167
with code 620 (Right-hand traffic headlamps)
Model 167
with code 631 (Static LED headlamps, left-hand traffic)
Model 167
with code 632 (Headlamps, LED, static, right-side traffic)
Model 167
with code 640 (SAE dynamic LED headlamps, right-hand traffic)
Model 167
with code 641 (Dynamic LED headlamps, left-hand traffic)
Model 167
with code 642 (Dynamic LED headlamps, right-hand traffic)

17

Remove electric line of left rear level sensor (B22/7) and of right rear level sensor (B22/10) from rear axle (10).

Model 167
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
Model 167
with code 613 (headlights left-hand-traffic)
Model 167
with code 620 (Right-hand traffic headlamps)
Model 167
with code 631 (Static LED headlamps, left-hand traffic)
Model 167
with code 632 (Headlamps, LED, static, right-side traffic)
Model 167
with code 640 (SAE dynamic LED headlamps, right-hand traffic)
Model 167
with code 641 (Dynamic LED headlamps, left-hand traffic)
Model 167
with code 642 (Dynamic LED headlamps, right-hand traffic)

 Dismantling tool

*000589956300

18

Remove bleed line from rear axle differential (7).

19

Support rear axle (10) using lifting platform and secure against falling down.



000 588 03 62 00 Lifting platform

WS01.00-P-0091A

AR01.10-P-2500-01A

 Use lifting platform in combination with major assembly mount (universal).

20

Remove screws (9).

 Screw, rear axle carrier support to frame floor assembly

*BA35.10-P-1002-01K

21

Remove screws (11).

 Self-locking bolt, rear axle carrier at front and rear to frame floor assembly

*BA35.10-P-1001-01K

22

Install in the reverse order.

Concluding tasks

23

Perform chassis alignment.

AR40.20-P-0200ME

 Rear axle shock absorber

Number

Designation

Model 167

BA32.25-P-1001-03K

Screw/self-locking nut, shock absorber to spring link

Stage 1

Nm

100

Stage 2

°

180

 Rear axle carrier

Number

Designation

Model 167

BA35.10-P-1001-01K

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

M141.5

Stage 1

Nm

100

Stage 2

°

-180

Stage 3

Nm

100

Stage 4

°

90

 Rear axle carrier

Number

Designation

Model 167

BA35.10-P-1002-01K

Screw, rear axle carrier support to frame floor assembly

M8

Nm

24