Pressing out and drawing in rear axle shaft at rear axle shaft flange: Rear axle shafts with forged centers (without core hole) - AR35.30-P-0115-03B

Models 129, 140, 202, 210 as of 31.1.96 

Fig 1: Identifying Extraction And Installation Tool (210 589 03 43 00)

Fig 2: Identifying Bracket (210 589 01 40 00)

Rear axle shaft with forged center (without core hole drill hole) 

Pressing out 

1. Screw nut onto threaded bolt.
2. Screw in and tighten the threaded bolt in the threaded spindle of the extraction and insertion tool.
3. Push out rear axle shaft using extractor and insertion tool and remove.
   Fig 3: Identifying Rear Axle Shaft And Insertion Tool

   

   Inserting 

   On rear axle shafts which are glued in before installation clean the splined shaft profile and rear axle shaft flange mechanically. If the shaft is stiff, cut a M8 thread into the shaft so that this can be pulled in with the extractor and insertion tool.

4. Screw bracket (039) onto shaft journal of rear axle shaft (37) and clamp in vise.
   Fig 4: Screw Bracket Onto Shaft Journal Of Rear Axle Shaft And Clamp In Vise

   
5. Insert 4 mm dia. drilling bush (detachable) (039a) and lock with mounting screw (039c).
   Fig 5: Inserting Drilling Bush And Lock With Mounting Screw Into Rear Axle Shaft With Thread

   
6. Using a drill (4 mm dia.), drill core hole drill hole approx. 20 mm deep, cooling and lubricating the drill.
7. Remove 4 mm dia. drilling bush (detachable) (039a) with mounting screw (039c).
8. Using drill (6.8 mm dia.), drill out core hole drill hole approx. 20 mm deep, cooling and lubricating the drill.
   Fig 6: Drilling Core Hole Drill Hole

   
9. Pre-cut thread M8 using stage 1 and stage 2 tap.
10. Unscrew bracket (039) from rear axle shaft and clamp rear axle shaft in vise
11. Finish-cut thread M8 using stage 3 tap.
12. Using extraction and insertion tool, draw rear axle shaft into the rear axle shaft flange.
    Fig 7: Identifying Bracket And Rear Axle Shaft In Vise