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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 |
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Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts |
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AH00.00-N-0001-01A |
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While working on the rear axle care must be taken to ensure that the surface of all aluminum components do not get any scratches, cracks and notches. Otherwise the service life of the parts will be affected |
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Raise vehicle with lifting platform |
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Remove rear wheels |
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Remove/install wheels |
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AP40.10-P-4050Z |
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Detach brake calipers (111) with brake pads from rear axle |
To relieve the strain on the brake hoses, fasten the brake calipers (111) onto the vehicle free of tension so that they are not damaged during repair work. |
AR42.10-P-0080I |
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The brake hoses must not be disconnected from the brake calipers (111) during the repair work. |
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Remove brake disks (113) |
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AR42.10-P-0220I |
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Remove right muffler |
In order to avoid damage to the brake cable bracket on the rear axle, see: ↓
Remove complete exhaust system: |
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Engine 112, 113 |
AR49.10-P-7000AA |
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Engine 137 |
AR49.10-P-7000L |
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Engine 275 |
AR49.10-P-7000IM |
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Engine 613 |
AR49.10-P-7000M |
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Engine 628 |
AR49.10-P-7000MB |
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Engine 648 |
AR49.10-P-7000MD |
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Detach rear rubber mount from left rear muffler |
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Detach, attach parking brake cables (112a) on automatic cable adjuster (110b) of parking brake |
See: ↓ |
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Remove rear brake cable. |
AR42.20-P-0525I |
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Remove bolts for propeller shaft intermediate bearing (106a). |
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*BA41.40-P-1001-01A |
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Detach rear propeller shaft (106) from rear axle center assembly |
The flexible coupling remains on the rear propeller shaft. |
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Installation:
Attach the rear propeller shaft to the rear axle differential. |
AR41.10-P-0050-04I |
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*BA41.10-P-1002-01A |
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Loosen fitted sleeves of flexible coupling at flange of rear axle center assembly |
If the fitted sleeves are jammed: ↓ |
AR41.10-P-0050-09I |
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Produce drift for detaching the fitting sleeves in the flexible coupling. |
WF58.50-P-4110-01A |
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Unclip lines of right rear brake pad contact sensor connector (S10/4x1) and left and right rpm sensor connectors (L6/3x1, L6/4x1) from rear axle carrier (1) and tie rod |
If necessary, depending on cable length. |
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Detach level sensor control rod (120a) from torsion bar link |
Vehicles with AIRmatic (semi-active air suspension), code 489 |
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*BA82.10-P-1001-02A |
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Remove level sensor control rod (122a) from both spring control arms. |
Vehicles with Active Body Control (code 487) only. |
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*BA82.10-P-1006-02A |
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Support rear axle carrier (1) using 
assembly attachment and pit lift or assembly lift under rear axle center assembly |
Assembly attachment |
Figure |
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Remove front rear axle carrier bolts (1c) |
Installation:
Recut thread on frame floor with tap. |
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Installation:
Tighten bolts or nuts as per tightening angle. |
AR35.10-P-0010-08I |
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*BA35.10-P-1001-01A |
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Bolted connection changed, front and rear rubber mounts, rear axle carrier to frame floor |
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BT35.10-P-0004-01I |
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Carefully lower rear axle carrier (1) until the bolted connection of the torque strut (3) on the rear axle carrier is accessible |
Do not damage any brake cables (112a) and lines. |
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Detach torque strut (3) from wheel carrier and rear axle carrier (1) |
Screwdriver bit |
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Installation:
The rear axle shaft must be horizontal when tightening the nuts. |
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Torque strut to rear axle carrier |
*BA35.20-P-1001-03B |
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Torque strut to wheel carrier |
*BA35.20-P-1002-03B |
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Install in the reverse order |
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