Remove/install rear axle shaft

AR35.30-P-0620CW

Remove/install rear axle shaft

06.03.2020

Model

204, 207

Shown on model 204.041

2

Camber strut

7

Wheel carrier

37o

Retaining ring

3

Thrust arm

10

Screw

50

Rear axle gear

4

Tie rod

12

Collar nut

L6/3

Left rear axle rpm sensor

5

Strut rod

37

Rear axle shaft

L6/4

Right rear axle rpm sensor

6

Bracket

37a

Protective ring

Topical note

Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

Topical note

Notes on repair work on suspension components

AH00.00-P-0100-01A

 

Remove/install

1

Secure vehicle on vehicle lift

AR00.60-P-0100CW

2

Detach rear complete wheel



AP40.10-P-4050CW

3

Detach collar nut (12) from rear axle shaft (37)

AR35.30-P-0115-01TX

 Installation: Install new collar nut (12).

 Collar nut, rear axle shaft to rear axle shaft flange

*BA35.30-P-1001-01J

4

Raise wheel carrier (7) using telescopic lifter and transmission platform until rear axle shaft (37) is almost horizontal

 Installation: Tighten bolted connections of torque strut, camber strut and thrust arm (5, 2, 3) as well as the tie rod (4) when in ready-to-drive condition.

 Self-locking nut, camber strut to wheel carrier

*BA35.20-P-1002-02I

 Self-locking nut, strut rod to wheel carrier

*BA35.20-P-1002-03I

 Self-locking nut, tie rod to wheel carrier

*BA35.20-P-1001-04I

 Self-locking nut, thrust arm to wheel carrier

*BA35.20-P-1002-05G

5

Detach camber strut (2), torque strut (5), tie rod (4) and thrust arm (3) from wheel carrier (7)

 Installation: Screw on the threaded connections loosely.

6

Unclip electrical line of left rear axle rpm sensor (L6/3) or electrical line of right rear axle rpm sensor (L6/4) from bracket (6) on hub/wheel carrier (7) and bracket on wheel arch

7

Unclip electrical line of brake wear sensor from bracket (6) on wheel carrier (7) and bracket on wheel arch

When removing the rear axle shaft (37) on vehicles with brake wear sensor

8

Unclip electrical line of rear damping valve unit from bracket (6) on wheel carrier (7) and bracket on wheel arch

Model 204, 207
with code 483 (ADVANCED AGILITY package)

9

Lower wheel carrier (7)

 Installation: Raise wheel carrier (7) using telescopic lifter and transmission platform until rear axle shaft (37) is almost horizontal.

10

Fold down wheel carrier (7) and pull rear axle shaft (37) out of rear axle shaft flange

 Extraction and insertion tool

*210589034300

 Bracket

*210589014000

If the rear axle shaft (37) is firmly seated in rear axle shaft flange:



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

AR35.30-P-0115-03SX

11

Pry rear axle shaft (37) out of rear axle differential (50)

 Do not position an assembly lever on the protection ring (37a). Support the assembly lever on the rear axle differential (50) using a socket wrench.

12

Take out rear axle shaft (37)

 Installation: Replace locking ring (37o) on inner spline profile.



Check

13

Check constant velocity joints and axle boots for damage

If constant velocity joint is damaged:



Replace rear axle shaft (37).

If axle boot is damaged:



Replace axle boot.

AR35.30-P-0661P

14

Check side radial shaft sealing ring in rear axle differential (50) for damage and leakage

If damaged or leaking:



Replace side radial shaft sealing ring.

Model 204
with code 700 (Technology Local Content China)

AR35.31-P-0545CWC

Model 204
except code 700 (Technology Local Content China)
Model 207

AR35.31-P-0545CW

15

Install in the reverse order

16

Check oil level in rear axle differential (50) and correct if necessary

Model 204.377
with code P98 (Black Series)

AR35.31-P-0520-03QBS

Model 204 (except 204.377)
with code 700 (Technology Local Content China)

AR35.31-P-0520-03CWC

Model 204 (except 204.377)
except code 700 (Technology Local Content China)
except code P98 (Black Series)
Model 207

AR35.31-P-0520-03SX

 Model 204 (except 204.077/277/377)
with code 700 (Technology Local Content China)Filling capacity

*BF35.31-P-1002-01T

 Model 204 (except 204.077/277/377)
except code 700 (Technology Local Content China)
Model 204.077/277
Model 204.377
except code B25 (AMG Track Package)
except code P98 (Black Series)
Model 204.377
with code B25 (AMG Track Package)
with code P98 (Black Series)
Model 204.377
with code P98 (Black Series)
except code B25 (AMG Track Package)
Model 207Filling capacity

*BF35.31-P-1001-01T

Assembly cleaner

*BR00.45-Z-1028-04A

 Model 204
with code P98 (Black Series)Banjo bolt for oil line to threaded chuck

*BA35.31-P-1006-02H

Loctite 272 sealing adhesive

*BR00.45-Z-1102-02A

 Model 204
except code 700 (Technology Local Content China)
except code P98 (Black Series)
Model 204
with code 700 (Technology Local Content China)
Model 204
with code P98 (Black Series)
Model 207Oil filler screw of rear axle differential

*BA35.31-P-1002-02H

Sealant, Omnifit 100H (50 g)

*BR00.45-Z-1061-01A

Loctite 7063 (400 ml) cleaning spray

*BR00.45-Z-1046-04A

 Electrical connection kit

*220589059900

 Record plug

*129589009100

17

Perform wheel alignment check

Model 204

AR40.20-P-0200CW

Model 207

AR40.20-P-0200EW

 Tie rod

Number

Designation

Model 204

Model 207

BA35.20-P-1001-04I

Self-locking nut, tie rod to wheel carrier

Stage 1

Nm

50

50

Stage 2

°

90

90

 Camber strut

Number

Designation

Model 204

Model 207

BA35.20-P-1002-02I

Self-locking nut, camber strut to wheel carrier

M12

Stage 1

Nm

50

50

Stage 2

°

90

90

 Strut rod

Number

Designation

Model 204

Model 207

BA35.20-P-1002-03I

Self-locking nut, strut rod to wheel carrier

M12

Stage 1

Nm

50

50

Stage 2

°

90

90

 Thrust arm

Number

Designation

Model 204

Model 207

BA35.20-P-1002-05G

Self-locking nut, thrust arm to wheel carrier

M12

Stage 1

Nm

50

50

Stage 2

°

90

90

 Rear axle shaft

Number

Designation

Model 204

Model 207

BA35.30-P-1001-01J

Collar nut, rear axle shaft to rear axle shaft flange

self-locking

Nm

350

350

not self-locking

Stage 1

Nm

170

170

Stage 2

°

45

45

 Rear axle differential housing

Number

Designation

Model 204
except code 700 (Technology Local Content China)
except code P98 (Black Series)

Model 204
with code P98 (Black Series)

BA35.31-P-1002-02H

Oil filler screw of rear axle differential

Nm

50

50

 Rear axle differential housing

Number

Designation

Model 204, 212.1
with code 700 (Technology Local Content China)

Model 207

BA35.31-P-1002-02H

Oil filler screw of rear axle differential

Nm

60

50

 Rear axle differential housing

Number

Designation

Model 204
with code P98 (Black Series)

BA35.31-P-1006-02H

Banjo bolt for oil line to threaded chuck

Stage 1

Nm

5

Stage 2

°

90

 Rear axle gear

Number

Designation

Model 204 (except 204.077/277/377)
except code 700 (Technology Local Content China)

MODEL 204.077/277, MODEL 204.377 except CODE B25/P98

BF35.31-P-1001-01T

Filling capacity

Rear axle differential 183 FE, Ø 183 mm

Liter

-

-

Sheet

-

-

Rear axle differential 187 FE, Ø 187 mm

Liter

0,95

-

Sheet

BB00.40-P-0235-07A

-

Rear axle differential 200 FE, Ø 200 mm

Liter

1,1

-

Sheet

BB00.40-P-0235-07A

-

Rear axle differential 215 FE, Ø 215 mm

1,2

1,2

Sheet

BB00.40-P-0235-07A

BB00.40-P-0235-61A

 Rear axle gear

Number

Designation

MODEL 204.377 with CODE P98, except CODEB25

MODEL 204.377 with CODE B25 and CODE P98

BF35.31-P-1001-01T

Filling capacity

Rear axle differential 183 FE, Ø 183 mm

Liter

-

-

Sheet

-

-

Rear axle differential 187 FE, Ø 187 mm

Liter

-

-

Sheet

-

-

Rear axle differential 200 FE, Ø 200 mm

Liter

-

-

Sheet

-

-

Rear axle differential 215 FE, Ø 215 mm

1,2

1,35

Sheet

BB00.40-P-0235-61A

BB00.40-P-0235-61A

 Rear axle gear

Number

Designation

Model 207

BF35.31-P-1001-01T

Filling capacity

Rear axle differential 183 FE, Ø 183 mm

Liter

-

Sheet

-

Rear axle differential 187 FE, Ø 187 mm

Liter

0,95

Sheet

BB00.40-P-0235-07A

Rear axle differential 200 FE, Ø 200 mm

Liter

1,1

Sheet

BB00.40-P-0235-07A

Rear axle differential 215 FE, Ø 215 mm

1,2

Sheet

BB00.40-P-0235-07A

 Rear axle gear

Number

Designation

Model 204 (except 204.077/277/377)
with code 700 (Technology Local Content China)

BF35.31-P-1002-01T

Filling capacity

Rear axle differential 200 C, Ø 200 mm

Liter

1,0

Overview of specified transmission oils

BB00.40-P-0231-01A

References, approved axle gear oils

BB00.40-P-0235A

Repair materials

Number

Designation

Order number

BR00.45-Z-1028-04A

Assembly cleaner

A 000 986 56 01

BR00.45-Z-1046-04A

Loctite 7063 (400 ml) cleaning spray

A 001 986 71 71 09

BR00.45-Z-1061-01A

Sealant, Omnifit 100H (50 g)

A 002 989 23 71

BR00.45-Z-1102-02A

Loctite 272 sealing adhesive

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
http://www.loctite.de