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Remove/install |
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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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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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Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts |
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AH00.00-N-0001-01A |
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Remove rear wheels. |
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Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary |
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AP40.10-P-4050Z |
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Remove exhaust system as of flange connection |
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AR49.10-P-7000AA |
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Unhook brake cables (1) from automatic slack adjuster (2) of parking brake |
See: ↓ |
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Remove rear brake cable |
AR42.20-P-0525I |
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Unscrew bolts of propeller shaft intermediate bearing (3) |
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*BA41.40-P-1001-01A |
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Detach rear propeller shaft assembly (4) from rear axle center assembly. |
Flexible disk remains on 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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Slacken flexible coupling fitted sleeves on flange. |
Put propeller shaft to one side and tie up. |
AR41.10-P-0050-09I |
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Drift for loosening fitting sleeves in flex disks. |
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WF58.50-P-4110-01A |
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Disconnect right rear brake pad contact sensor connector (S10/4x1) |
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Detach cover for fuel pump assembly (5) |
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Disconnect rpm sensor connector on the left (L6/3x1) and right (L6/4x1) |
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Detach spring control arm cover (6) |
To do this, pull pin out of expansion rivet and remove expansion rivet from spring control arm and spring control arm cover (6). |
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Detach suspension strut (7) from spring control arm |
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*BA32.25-P-1005-04B |
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Detach level sensor control rod (8) from both spring control arms |
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*BA82.10-P-1006-02A |
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Risk of poisoning
caused by swallowing brake fluid. Risk of injury
caused by brake fluid coming into contact with skin and eyes. |
Only pour brake fluid into suitable and appropriately marked containers. Wear protective clothing and eye protection when handling brake fluid. |
AS42.50-Z-0001-01A |
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Detach brake lines from brake hose (9) and seal openings |
When loosening or tightening the brake line on the brake hose (9), take care not to twist the bracket. Counterhold open wrench on two flats of brake hose (9) using an open-end wrench.
Seal line connections immediately with 
plugs. The brake fluid reservoir must not run completely empty. |
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Box wrench bit |
Fig 3 |
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Set of plugs |
Fig 6 |
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Installation:
The brake hoses (9) must not be twisted after being tightened (risk of cracking). |
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Brake fluid notes |
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AH42.50-P-0001-01A |
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Notes on installing brake hoses |
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AH42.10-P-9406-01A |
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Brake line to brake hose |
*BA42.10-P-1001-04A |
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Installing guard plate |
Guard plate |
Fig 4 |
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Use assembly attachment, pit hoist or floor jack beneath rear axle center assembly to support rear axle (10). |
Assembly attachment |
Fig 5 |
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Unscrew front rear axle suspension bolts (11c) and rear axle suspension bolts (11d) |
Installation:
Recut the thread on the frame floor using the tap. |
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Installation:
Tighten bolts as per tightening angle. |
AR35.10-P-0010-08I |
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Rear axle suspension bolt, front (11c) |
*BA35.10-P-1001-01A |
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Rear axle suspension bolt, rear (11d) |
*BA35.10-P-1002-01A |
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Carefully lower the rear axle (10). |
In the process do not trap any brake cables (1) and lines. |
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Check rear axle (10) for damage and if necessary replace parts. |
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Install in the reverse order |
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Check oil level in rear axle differential and correct if necessary |
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-0520-03I |
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Filling capacity of rear axle differential |
*BF35.31-P-1001-01M |
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Cleaning spray, Loctite 7063 (150ml) |
*BR00.45-Z-1046-04A |
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Sealant, Omnifit 100H (50 g) |
*BR00.45-Z-1061-01A |
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Oil filler screw for rear axle differential |
*BA35.31-P-1002-02A |
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Oil filler/drain screw on rear axle differential modified |
Phased in as of 19.01.04 |
BT35.31-P-0015-01A |
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Bleed brake system |
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AR42.10-P-0010I |
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Perform a wheel alignment check |
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AR40.20-P-0200I |
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Check headlamp adjustment and correct if necessary |
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Check and correct headlamp adjustment |
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AP82.10-P-8260M |