Remove output shaft
WARNING:
Unintentionally applying the parking brake
Injury hazard!
Injury hazard!
- On vehicles with "Remote Engine Start" (SA1CR):
- Starting the engine while working on the braking system is strictly forbidden. When starting the engine via "Remote Engine Start", the parking brake is automatically applied.
- Deactivate the function "Remote Engine Start".
- Open the hood before working on the braking system. This prevents the engine from being started.
WARNING:
Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
- For additional information see: 00... RAISE THE VEHICLE USING A VEHICLE LIFT .
CAUTION:
Effects on other persons.
Injury hazard! Risk of damage!
Injury hazard! Risk of damage!
- Make sure that no other persons are in or around the vehicle.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to rear axle differential.
Failure to comply with the oil specifications can result in serious damage to the rear axle differential.
Damage to rear axle differential.
Failure to comply with the oil specifications can result in serious damage to the rear axle differential.
- After completion of repair work, check the transmission oil level in the rear axle differential.
- Use only the approved final drive transmission oil.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Before first working on the DSCi brake (integrated brake), the "DSCi" web-based training must be passed successfully.
The "DSCi" web-based training is started in the Learning Management System (TMSi).
Before first working on the DSCi brake (integrated brake), the "DSCi" web-based training must be passed successfully.
The "DSCi" web-based training is started in the Learning Management System (TMSi).
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
After a brake pad exchange and before pressing the brake pedal: It is imperative to apply the electromechanical parking brake.
If this is not observed, a CC message appears and the brake system switches to the emergency program. The brake booster is no longer active.
After a brake pad exchange and before pressing the brake pedal: It is imperative to apply the electromechanical parking brake.
If this is not observed, a CC message appears and the brake system switches to the emergency program. The brake booster is no longer active.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
During work on the rear brake, it must be ensured that the button for the electromechanical parking brake cannot be pressed.
During work on the rear brake, it must be ensured that the button for the electromechanical parking brake cannot be pressed.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Perform wheel alignment after installation.
Perform wheel alignment after installation.
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL .
- Refer to LOOSENING THE OUTPUT SHAFT FROM THE WHEEL BEARING .
- Refer to REMOVING REAR BRAKE PADS .
- Refer to TENSIONING THE COIL SPRING .
- Refer to RELEASING THE BOTTOM WISHBONE AND THE CAMBER CONTROL ARM FROM THE WHEEL CARRIER .
- Refer to RELEASING THE OUTPUT SHAFT ON REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
It is mandatory to replace the radial shaft seal in the rear axle differential each time after having removed the output shaft.
It is mandatory to replace the radial shaft seal in the rear axle differential each time after having removed the output shaft.
NOTE:
Description is for right component only. The procedure on the left side is identical.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Conduct the following operation with the assistance of a second person.
Conduct the following operation with the assistance of a second person.
- Pull the wheel carrier (1) in arrow direction to the outside.
- Feed out the remove the output shaft (2).