Remove/install complete rear axle - AR35.10-P-0010A

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MODEL 140

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Axle Components

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Figure item, etc.	Work instructions
	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
	Risk of injury to skin or eyes caused by hydraulic fluid spraying out under high pressure. Risk of poisoning caused by swallowing hydraulic fluid.	Depressurize the hydraulic system completely before starting any work on the system. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses.	AS00.00-Z-0013-01A
	Rear struts, removal and installation	Vehicles with ride-height control/ADS	AR32.25-P-1016A
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	Remove/install exhaust system complete	Engine 104	AR49.10-P-7000D
		Engine 119	AR49.10-P-7000E
		Engine 120	AR49.10-P-7000F
		Engine 603	ra49006027000x
		Engine 606	AR49.10-P-7000H
	Remove/install rear spring	Remove both rear springs.	AR32.20-P-0230A
	Remove/install rear shock absorber	Vehicles without ride-height control/ADS	AR32.25-P-0110A
Installation	Check oil level in rear axle differential and correct if necessary	Mixing of old universal hypoid gear oil and the new FE hypoid gear oil should be avoided due to the better fuel economy.	AR35.31-P-0520-03A
		Fluid capacity of final-drive assembly	*BF35.31-P-1001-01A
		Cleaning spray, Loctite 7063 (150ml)	*BR00.45-Z-1046-04A
		Sealant, Omnifit 100H (50 g)	*BR00.45-Z-1061-01A
		Oil filler plug	*BA35.31-P-1002-02A
	Oil filler/drain screw on rear axle differential modified	Phased in as of 19.01.04	BT35.31-P-0015-01A
Installation	Check vehicle level at rear axle		AR40.20-P-0300B
Installation	Check headlamp adjustment and correct if necessary
	Check and correct headlamp adjustment		AP82.10-P-8260A
	Assembly attachment		Fig 3
	Guard plate		Fig 4
1c	Front rear final drive mounting bolt	Installation: recut thread on frame floor with tap.
			*BA35.10-P-1001-01A
1d	Rear final drive mounting bolt	Installation: recut thread on frame floor with tap.
			*BA35.10-P-1002-01A
106	Rear propeller shaft	Flexible disk remains on propeller shaft. Loosen fitting sleeves on flexible couplings.	AR41.10-P-0050-09DA
		Drift for loosening fitting sleeves in flex disks.	WF58.50-P-4110-01A
		Installation: Connect rear propeller shaft to rear axle differential	AR41.10-P-0050-04DA
			*BA41.10-P-1002-01A
106 A	Propeller shaft intermediate bearing	Installation: ↓
		Tighten bolts in propeller shaft intermediate bearing	AR41.10-P-0050-13DA
			*BA41.40-P-1001-01A
106 C	Propeller shaft clamp nut	Models 140.02/03/1 up to 06/95, model 140.04 up to 03/93, model 140.050/051 up to 11/91
		Open-end wrench	Fig 2
		Installation: Tighten propeller shaft clamp nut	AR41.10-P-0050-12DA
			*BA41.10-P-1003-01A
110b	Parking brake cable automatic adjuster	See: ↓
		Remove rear brake cable	AR42.20-P-0525A
	Risk of poisoning caused by swallowing brake fluid. Risk of injury caused by brake fluid coming into contact with skin and eyes.	Only pour brake fluid into suitable and appropriately marked containers. Wear protective clothing and eye protection when handling brake fluid.	AS42.50-Z-0001-01A
111e	Brake hose	Detach from frame floor assembly. Open double end box wrench, WAF 8x9 mm or WAF 10x11 mm Seal line connections immediately with plugs. The brake fluid reservoir must not run completely empty. Installation: The brake hoses (111e) must not be twisted after being tightened (danger of cracking).
			*BA42.10-P-1001-04A
		Installation: Bleed brake system	AR42.10-P-0010A
	Brake fluid notes		AH42.50-P-0001-01A
	Notes on installing brake hoses		AH42.10-P-9406-01A
	Notes on repairs to brake system		AH42.00-P-0003-01A
	Risk of explosion caused by fuel igniting, risk of poisoning caused by inhaling and swallowing fuel and risk of injury to eyes and skin caused by contact with fuel	No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking. Pour fuels only into suitable and appropriately marked containers. Wear protective clothing when handling fuel.	AS47.00-Z-0001-01A
115a	Fuel hose from fuel tank to fuel pump	Release clamp, disconnect
		Clamping device	Fig 5
120	Level controller bracket on rear subframe	Vehicles with ride-height control/ADS
a	Rear axle multiple circuit junction connector
HS	Hydraulic line	Vehicles with ASD: Seal openings.
		Installation: Bleed ASD hydraulic system	AR35.41-P-0519A

REAR AXLE CARRIER

Number	Designation				Model 140
BA35.10-P-1001-01A	Self-locking bolt, front rear axle carrier rubber mount to frame floor			Nm	70
		with bolt	Stage 1	Nm	-
		flange ø 24 mm	Stage 2	∠ °	-
		with bolt	Stage 1	Nm	-
		Flange dia. ø 26 mm	Stage 2	∠ °	-
BA35.10-P-1002-01A	Self-locking bolt, rear axle carrier rear rubber mount to frame floor			Nm	70
		with bolt	Stage 1	Nm	-
		flange ø 24 mm	Stage 2	∠ °	-
		with bolt	Stage 1	Nm	-
		Flange dia. ø 26 mm	Stage 2	∠ °	-

REAR AXLE CENTER ASSEMBLY HOUSING

Number	Designation		Model 140
BA35.31-P-1002-02A	Oil filler screw, rear axle differential	Nm	50

PROPELLER SHAFT

Number	Designation			Model 140
BA41.10-P-1002-01A	Self-locking nut, flexible coupling to rear propeller shaft or rear axle differential.	M10	Nm	-
BA41.10-P-1002-01A		M12	Nm	60
BA41.10-P-1003-01A	Clamping nut of propeller shaft		Nm	30-40

PROPELLER SHAFT INTERMEDIATE BEARING

Number	Designation			Model 140
BA41.40-P-1001-01A	Bolt driveshaft center bearing to frame	Bolt with washer	Nm	25
		Bolt with collar and self-centering tip	Nm	30
		Bolt with collar and without self-centering tip	Nm	-

BRAKE LINES, BRAKE HOSES

Number	Designation		Model 140
BA42.10-P-1001-04A	Brake pipe to brake hose	Nm	14

REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL

Number	Designation			Model Series 140.02/03 without (code 211) ASD up to 05/94	Model 140.02/03 as of 06/94	Model Series 140.02/03 with (code 211) ASD up to 05/94
BF35.31-P-1001-01A	Filling capacity	Rear axle center assembly	Liters	1,3	1,1	1,3
		Specifications for Operating Fluids	Sheet	BB00.40-P-0235-00A	BB00.40-P-0235-00A	-
		Specifications for Operating Fluids	Sheet	BB00.40-P-0235-07A	BB00.40-P-0235-07A	BB00.40-P-0235-07A

REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL

Number	Designation			Model Series 140.04/06	Model 140.05/07	Model Series 140.1 without (Code 211) ASD
BF35.31-P-1001-01A	Filling capacity	Rear axle center assembly	Liters	1,3	1.4	1,3
		Specifications for Operating Fluids	Sheet	BB00.40-P-0235-00A	BB00.40-P-0235-00A	BB00.40-P-0235-00A
		Specifications for Operating Fluids	Sheet	BB00.40-P-0235-07A	-	BB00.40-P-0235-07A

REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL

Number	Designation			Model Series 140.1 with (Code 211) ASD
BF35.31-P-1001-01A	Filling capacity	Rear axle center assembly	Liters	1,3
		Specifications for Operating Fluids	Sheet	-
		Specifications for Operating Fluids	Sheet	BB00.40-P-0235-07A

Fig 2: Identifying Open End Wrench (126 589 00 01 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Assembly Attachment (140 589 01 62 00)

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Fig 4: Identifying Guard Plate (220 589 01 31 00)

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Fig 5: Identifying Clamping Device (000 589 40 37 00)

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AUXILIARY REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1061-01A	Sealant, Omnifit 100H (50 g)	A 002 989 23 71
BR00.45-Z-1046-04A	Cleaning spray, Loctite 7063 (150ml)	A 001 986 71 71 10