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Remove/install rear axle shaft - AR35.30-P-0620A

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MODEL 129, 140, 202, 203.006 /016 /206 /706 /216, 208, 209.3 /4, 210 Screwed rear axle shaft 

MODEL 203.004 /204 with CODE (450) Taxi version Screwed rear axle shaft 

MODEL 170 Screwed rear axle shaft 

Illustrated on model 140 

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Axle Shaft Components - Shown On Model 140
G04713429Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between the columns of the lifting platform and position the four support plates at the lifting platform support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
1 Remove exhaust system as of flange connection If necessary, when removing the left or right rear axle shaft  
    Model 129 with engine 104, 119, 120 AR49.10-P-7280FA
    Model 140 with engine 104, 119, 120
For the following models, see Remove exhaust system complete:
AR49.10-P-7280FB
    Model 129 with engines 112, 113 AR49.10-P-7000AB
    Model 140 with engine 603 ra49006027000x
    Model 170 with engines 111.943/946/973 AR49.10-P-7000G
    Model Series 170 with Engine 111.958/983 AR49.10-P-7000GS
    Model 170 with Engine 112 AR49.10-P-7000SV
    Model Series 202 with Series 104, 111 engine AR49.10-P-7000D
    Model 202 with engine 601 ra49006010100x
    Model 202 with engine 604, 605 AR49.10-P-7000I
    Models 202, 210 with engine 611 and model 210 with engines 612, 613 AR49.10-P-7000HB
    Model 202, 208 with engine 112, 113 AR49.10-P-7000AU
    Model 208 with engine 111.945/975
Model 208 with engine 111.944/956/982
AR49.10-P-7000DA
    Model 209 with engine 612 AR49.10-P-7000PP
    Model 209 with Engine 112, 113 AR49.10-P-7000PV
    Model 209 with engine 271.940 AR49.10-P-7000QK
    Model 209 with engine 271.942 AR49.10-P-7000QD
    Model 210.0 with engines 104, 604.912, model 210.0 with engines 111.942/947/970, 605, model 210.020 with engine 606
Model 210 with engine 604.917
AR49.10-P-7000B
    Model 210.2 with engine 111.942/947/970, 602, 605, 606
Model 210 with engine 111.957
AR49.10-P-7000BA
    Model 210 with engine 112.921/941, 113
Model 210 with engine 112.911/914
AR49.10-P-7000A
    Model 210 with engine 119 AR49.10-P-7000EA
    Model Series 210.0 with Series 602 engine,
Model Series 210.025 with Series 606 engine
AR49.10-P-7000C
    Model 203 with engine 112 AR49.10-P-7000PV
    Model 203 with engine 611, 612.962 AR49.10-P-7000PP
    Model 203 with engine 612.990 AR49.10-P-7000PF
2 Remove exhaust system from pipe connection Model 140 with engine 606 AR49.10-P-7281H
3 Remove pipe routing rail Model 129 with ABS [antilock brake system]/ASR [acceleration slip regulation] up to 05/95, when removing the right rear axle shaft (37).  
4 Detach control rod at level control or level sensor Model 129 with ADS  
5 Detach cover of fuel pump assembly Vehicles with gasoline engine, except model 203  
6 Detach twelve-point nut on rear axle (37) IMPORTANTInstallation:  Replace twelve-point collar nut. AR35.30-P-0115-01A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.30-P-1001-01A 
7 Remove rear wheel    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary   AP40.10-P-4050Z
8 Press rear axle shaft (37) out of the rear axle shaft flange NOTES Do not damage rotor for rpm sensor and boot on the rear axle shaft (37).
If the rear axle shaft (37) is difficult to remove:
↓
Press rear axle shaft (37) out of the rear axle shaft flange:
 
    Models 129, 140, 202, 210 up to 02/96 AR35.30-P-0115-03A 
    SPECIAL TOOL Extraction and insertion tool Figure
    Model 129, 140, 202, 210 as of 02/96
Model 170, 203, 208, 209
AR35.30-P-0115-03B 
    SPECIAL TOOL Extraction and insertion tool Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Bracket Figure
REFER TO COMPONENT MODIFICATIONS Rear axle shafts with forged centers (without core hole) Model 129, 140, 202, 210 as of 02/96 BT35.30-P-0005-01A 
9 Detach rear axle shaft (37) from connecting flange NOTES In order to prevent wheel bearing damage, the vehicle must not be moved on the wheels when the rear axle shaft (37) is removed.
IMPORTANT Move rear axle (37) shaft to approximately horizontal position, push together and remove diagonally downwards from connecting flange.
IMPORTANT Ensure that when loosening the bolts the tool insert is properly inserted in the polygon head or hexagon socket profile. Clean the polygon head profile or hexagon socket profile if necessary.
IMPORTANTInstallation:  Replace self-locking polygon head bolts, hexagon socket bolts or torx bolts and washers.
Oil thread and bolt head contact surface lightly.
 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.30-P-1002-01A 
REFER TO COMPONENT MODIFICATIONS Rear axle shaft diameter increased Model 129 with acceleration slip regulation (ASR) code 471 BT35.30-P-0002-01A
REFER TO COMPONENT MODIFICATIONS Rear axle shaft and connecting flange centered Model 129 BT35.30-P-0004-01A
INSPECT Checking     
10 Check constant velocity joints, boots and end cover for leaks and damage IMPORTANT If outer constant velocity joint is defective: ↓
Replace entire rear axle shaft.
IMPORTANT If the inner constant velocity joint is defective, the boots are damaged or leaking or the end cover is damaged, replace the appropriate parts: ↓
Remove the inner constant velocity joint or boots on the rear axle shaft (37).
 
    Models 129, 140, 170, 202, 208, 209, 210, models 203.006/016/206/706/216
Model 203.004 /204 with taxi version code 450
AR35.30-P-0660A 
11 Install in the reverse order    
TORQUE SPECIFICATION REAR AXLE SHAFT

Number Designation Model 129 Model 140 Model 170
BA35.30-P-1001-01A Collar nut, rear axle shaft to rear axle shaft flange Stage 1 Nm 220 320 220
Stage 2 ∠ ° - - -
BA35.30-P-1002-01A Self-locking bolt, rear axle shaft to connecting flange (thread and bolt head contact surface oiled) M10 Nm 70 70 -
M12 Nm 100 100 -
TORQUE SPECIFICATION REAR AXLE SHAFT

Number Designation Model 202 Model 203 Model 208
BA35.30-P-1001-01A Collar nut, rear axle shaft to rear axle shaft flange Stage 1 Nm 220 220 220
Stage 2 ∠ ° - - -
BA35.30-P-1002-01A Self-locking bolt, rear axle shaft to connecting flange (thread and bolt head contact surface oiled) M10 Nm 70 70 70
M12 Nm - - -
TORQUE SPECIFICATION REAR AXLE SHAFT

Number Designation Model 209 Model 210.0 Model 210.2/6
BA35.30-P-1001-01A Collar nut, rear axle shaft to rear axle shaft flange Stage 1 Nm 220 220 320
Stage 2 ∠ ° - - -
BA35.30-P-1002-01A Self-locking bolt, rear axle shaft to connecting flange (thread and bolt head contact surface oiled) M10 Nm - 70 70
M12 Nm - - -
Fig 2: Identifying Bracket (210 589 01 40 00)
G04713430Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 3: Identifying Extraction And Insertion Tool (210 589 03 43 00)
G04713431Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.