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Rear Suspension & Axle: Installation

  1. To install, reverse removal procedure. Bleed brake system and adjust parking brake. Fill differential with 1.2 qts. (1.1L) 90 SAE hypoid gear oil. Reconnect drive shaft coupling to differential flange.
  2. Temporarily snug drive shaft intermediate bearing bracket bolts to frame floor. Tighten drive shaft clamping lock nut to 22-30 ft. lbs. (30-40 N.m). Tighten drive shaft intermediate bearing bracket-to-frame bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (25 N.m).
  3. Reinstall shielding and exhaust system. Ensure all electrical connections are reconnected. If vehicle is equipped with Adaptive Damping Suspension (ADS), self-leveling suspension or automatic locking differential (ASD), refill hydraulic system(s). See HYDRAULIC SYSTEM REFILL.
Fig 1: Identifying Drive Shaft Center Bearing & Clamping Nut
G94B47739Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA
Fig 2: Identifying Drive Shaft Coupling Nuts
G94E47740Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA
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