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Removing and installing complete rear axle - AR35.10-P-0010C

MODEL 129 

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Axle Remove/Install Components - Model 129 (1 Of 2)
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Fig 2: Identifying Rear Axle Remove/Install Components - Model 129 (2 Of 2)
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Fig. item etc. Work instructions    
DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between the columns of the hydraulic hoist and position the four support plates below the hoist support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
NOTES Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
IMPORTANTInstallation  Check oil level in rear axle center assembly and correct if necessary IMPORTANT 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 SPECIFICATION Filling capacity of rear axle center assembly BF35.31-P-1001-01C
    Cleaning spray, Loctite 7063 (150ml) *BR00.45-Z-1046-04A 
    Sealant, Omnifit 100H (50 g) *BR00.45-Z-1061-01A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Oil filler screw for rear axle center assembly as of 19.01.04 *BA35.31-P-1002-02A 
REFER TO COMPONENT MODIFICATIONS Oil filler and drain screw on rear axle center assembly modified   BT35.31-P-0015-01A
IMPORTANTInstallation  Set switch for safety roll bar Version up to 09/95 ra91001290860x
IMPORTANTInstallation  Bleeding ASD hydraulic system Vehicles with ASD up to 05/95 AR35.41-P-0519C 
IMPORTANTInstallation  Check vehicle level at rear axle.   AR40.20-P-0300A
IMPORTANTInstallation  Check headlamp setting and correct if necessary    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE Check and correct headlamp setting   AP82.10-P-8260A
SPECIAL TOOL Assembly attachment   Figure
SPECIAL TOOL Guard plate   Figure
1c Front rear final drive mounting bolt NOTESInstallation  : recut thread on frame floor with tap.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.10-P-1001-01A 
1d Rear final drive mounting bolt NOTESInstallation  : recut thread on frame floor with tap.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.10-P-1002-01A 
6 g Track control arm shield    
6i Remove/install rear spring Remove both rear springs. AR32.20-P-0230A
DANGER Risk of injury  to skin or eyes from hydraulic fluid spraying out under pressure. Risk of poisoning  from 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
6j Remove shock absorbers/struts Remove at spring link.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Vehicles without ride-height control. *BA32.25-P-1003-03A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Vehicles with ride-height control. *BA32.31-P-1003-03A 
6k Stabilizer bar linkage rod TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.20-P-1002-04A 
6 l Detach guide rails from the spring links Vehicles with ASR, ETS, ESP AR35.20-P-0114-02A 
36 Detach both transverse links from frame. TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA61.10-P-1001-01A 
105 Remove/install complete exhaust system Engine 104 AR49.10-P-7000D
    Engine 112, 113 AR49.10-P-7000AB
    Engine 119 AR49.10-P-7000E
    Engine 120 AR49.10-P-7000F
105 C Exhaust shielding plate    
106 Driveshaft rear section IMPORTANT Flexible disk remains on propeller shaft.  
    Loosen fitted sleeves on flexible couplings. AR41.10-P-0050-09DA
REFER TO SHOP-MADE TOOLS   Drift for loosening fitted sleeves in flexible couplings. WF58.50-P-4110-01A
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA41.10-P-1002-01A 
106 A Propeller shaft intermediate bearing IMPORTANTInstallation  : Only tighten the bolts of the propeller shaft intermediate bearing after attaching the flexible coupling to the rear axle center assembly.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA41.40-P-1001-01A 
106 C Propeller shaft clamp nut SPECIAL TOOL Model 129.058/063 up to 06/95 and Model 129.066 up to 06/92 Fig 3
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA41.10-P-1003-01A 
REFER TO COMPONENT MODIFICATIONS Clamp connection of propeller shaft Model 129.058/063/066: changed to slide connection BT41.10-P-9110-01DA
108 Tunnel end plate TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA61.10-P-1002-01A 
110 B Remove and install intermediate lever for parking brake See ↓  
    Remove/install rear brake control cable AR42.20-P-0525A
DANGER Risk of poisoning  caused by swallowing brake fluid. Risk of injury  caused by brake fluid coming into contact with skin and eyes. Pour brake fluid only into suitable and appropriately marked containers. Wear protective clothing and eye protection when handling brake fluid. AS42.50-Z-0001-01A
111e Brake hose COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS Detach brake hose at frame floor. *WH58.30-Z-1003-11A 
    NOTES Seal line connections immediately with plugs. The brake fluid reservoir must not be allowed to empty completely.  
    NOTESInstallation  : The brake hoses (111e) must not be twisted after being tightened (risk of cracking).  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA42.10-P-1001-04A 
    NOTESInstallation  : Bleed brake system AR42.10-P-0010A
NOTES Brake fluid notes   AH42.50-P-0001-01A
NOTES Notes on installing brake hoses   AH42.10-P-9406-01A
IMPORTANT Notes on repairs to brake system   AH42.00-P-0003-01A
DANGER Risk of explosion  caused by fuel igniting, risk of poisoning  caused by inhaling and swallowing fuel as well as 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
115 A Fuel suction hose SPECIAL TOOL Clamp and remove. Fig 5
120 Remove/install bracket for ADS level controller Level sensor linkage rod removal and installation Vehicles with ADS up to 08/95 Vehicles with ADS manufactured from 09/95 onward AR35.10-P-0010-01A
140 Shield on fuel pump assembly    
a Cable guide rail    
b Remove and install rear-axle switch for rollover bar (RB), left and right Version up to 09/95 ra91001290860x
HS Hydraulic line Vehicles with ASD
IMPORTANTRemoval  : Plug threaded sockets on ring cylinder and line.
 
L6 Rear axle rpm sensor Vehicles with ABS
IMPORTANT Clean magnetic tip, replace O-ring.
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L6/3, L6/4 Remove/install left rear rpm sensor and right rear rpm sensor Vehicles with ASR up to 05/94 ra42001400820x
    Vehicles with ASR, ETS, ESP as of 06/94 AR42.40-P-0820A
X62/8 Rear axle multiple circuit junction connector    
TORQUE SPECIFICATION REAR AXLE TORSION STRUT

Number Designation Model 129 Model 129 with ADS
BA32.20-P-1002-04A Self-locking nut for attaching link rod to spring link Nm 20 20
TORQUE SPECIFICATION REAR AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER

Number Designation Model 129
BA32.25-P-1003-03A Self-locking nut for attaching shock absorber to spring link Nm 55
TORQUE SPECIFICATION SUSPENSION STRUT, REAR-AXLE LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM

Number Designation Model 129 with electronic level control/ADS II
BA32.31-P-1003-03A Self-locking nut, ride-height control strut to track control arm Nm 55
TORQUE SPECIFICATION REAR AXLE CENTER ASSEMBLY HOUSING

Number Designation Model 129
BA35.31-P-1002-02A Oil filler plug, rear axle center assembly Nm 50
TORQUE SPECIFICATION REAR AXLE CARRIER

Number Designation Model 129
BA35.10-P-1001-01A Self-locking bolt, front rear axle carrier rubber mount to frame floor     Nm 70
with bolt 1st stage Nm -
flange ø 24 mm 2nd stage ∠ ° -
with bolt 1st stage Nm -
flange ø 26 mm 2nd stage ∠ ° -
BA35.10-P-1002-01A Self-locking bolt, rear axle carrier rear rubber mount to frame floor     Nm 70
with bolt 1st stage Nm -
flange ø 24 mm 2nd stage ∠ ° -
with bolt 1st stage Nm -
flange ø 26 mm 2nd stage ∠ ° -
TORQUE SPECIFICATION DRIVESHAFT

Number Designation Model 129
BA41.10-P-1002-01A Self-locking nut, flexible coupling to rear propeller shaft or rear axle center assembly. M10 Nm 40
M12 Nm 60
BA41.10-P-1003-01A Clamping nut of propeller shaft   Nm 40
TORQUE SPECIFICATION DRIVESHAFT CENTER BEARING

Number Designation Model 129
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 -
TORQUE SPECIFICATION FRAME FLOOR

Number Designation Model 129
BA61.10-P-1001-01A Self-locking bolt connecting rear cross strut to frame floor Nm 120
BA61.10-P-1002-01A Self-locking bolt of tunnel end panel to frame floor Nm 25
TORQUE SPECIFICATION BRAKE LINES, BRAKE HOSES

Number Designation Model 129
BA42.10-P-1001-04A Brake line to brake hose Nm 14
FLUID SPECIFICATION REAR FINAL-DRIVE UNIT

Number Designation Model 129.058/063 without (Code 211) ASD up to 05/94 Model 129.058/061/063 with (Code 211) ASD up to 05/94 Model 129.058/063 basic version and (code 471) ASR as of 06/94
BF35.31-P-1001-01C Filling capacity Rear axle center assembly Liters 1.3 1.3 1.1
Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet BB00.40-P-0235-00A - BB00.40-P-0235-00A
Sheet BB00.40-P-0235-07A BB00.40-P-0235-07A BB00.40-P-0235-00A
FLUID SPECIFICATION REAR FINAL-DRIVE UNIT

Number Designation Model 129.059/064 Model 129.060 without (Code 211) ASD Model 129.060 with (Code 211) ASD
BF35.31-P-1001-01C Filling capacity Rear axle center assembly Liters 1.1 1.1 1.1
Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet BB00.40-P-0235-00A BB00.40-P-0235-00A -
Sheet BB00.40-P-0235-07A BB00.40-P-0235-00A BB00.40-P-0235-07A
FLUID SPECIFICATION REAR FINAL-DRIVE UNIT

Number Designation Model 129.066 Model 129.061 without (Code 211) ASD Model 129.067, Model 129.076 up to 31.01.98
BF35.31-P-1001-01C Filling capacity Rear axle center assembly Liters 1.3 1.3 1.4
Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet BB00.40-P-0235-00A BB00.40-P-0235-00A BB00.40-P-0235-00A
Sheet BB00.40-P-0235-07A BB00.40-P-0235-07A BB00.40-P-0235-07A
FLUID SPECIFICATION REAR FINAL-DRIVE UNIT

Number Designation Model 129.068, Model 129.076 as of 01.02.98
BF35.31-P-1001-01C Filling capacity Rear axle center assembly Liters 1.6
Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet BB00.40-P-0235-07A
Sheet -
Fig 3: Identifying Open-End Wrench (126 589 00 01 00)
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Fig 4: Identifying Assembly Attachment (140 589 01 62 00)
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Fig 5: Identifying Clamping Device (000 589 40 37 00)
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Fig 6: Identifying Guard Plate (220 589 01 31 00)
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COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS

Number Designation
WH58.30-Z-1003-11A Open double end box wrench a/f 8x9 mm or a/f 10x11 mm
REPAIR MATERIALS

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