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Remove/install complete rear axle - AR35.10-P-0010I

MODEL 220.025 /026 /028 /083 /084 /087 /126 /128 /183 /184 /187 

MODEL 220.063 /065 /067 /070 /075 /165 /167 /170 /175 except CODE (487) Active Body Control (ABC) 

Fig 1: Identifying Complete Rear Axle Remove/Install Components - Model 220.025/026
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between the columns of the lifting platform and position the four support plates at the lifting platform support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
NOTES 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    
NOTES Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1 Remove rear wheels.    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary   AP40.10-P-4050Z
2 Remove exhaust system as of flange connection Refer to: Exhaust system, removal and installation of complete system:
 
    Engine 112, 113 AR49.10-P-7000AA
    Engine 137 AR49.10-P-7000L
    Engine 613 AR49.10-P-7000M
    Engine 628 AR49.10-P-7000MB
3 Detach, attach parking brake cables (112a) on automatic cable adjuster (110b) of parking brake See: ↓  
    Remove rear brake cable AR42.20-P-0525I
4 Remove bolts for propeller shaft intermediate bearing (106a). TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA41.40-P-1001-01A 
5 Remove rear propeller shaft assembly (106) from rear axle differential. IMPORTANT Flexible disk remains on propeller shaft.  
    IMPORTANTInstallation:  Connect rear propeller shaft to rear axle differential AR41.10-P-0050-04I
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA41.10-P-1002-01A 
6 Slacken flexible coupling fitted sleeves on flange. IMPORTANT Put propeller shaft to one side and tie up. AR41.10-P-0050-09I
REFER TO SHOP-MADE TOOLS Drift for loosening fitting sleeves in flex disks.   WF58.50-P-4110-01A
7 Disconnect right rear brake pad contact sensor connector (S10/4x1)    
8 Disconnect rpm sensor connector on the left (L6/3x1) and right (L6/4x1)    
9 Disconnect the damping valve unit connector on the left (Y53x1) and right (Y54x1) and unclip line from rear axle carrier    
10 Remove spring control arm cover (6g) IMPORTANT Remove by extracting the pin from the expansion rivet, then remove the rivet from the spring control arm and spring control arm cover.  
11 Detach suspension struts (6j) at the spring control arms TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.25-P-1005-04B 
12 Detach level sensor control rod (120a) from torsion bar link TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA82.10-P-1001-02A 
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
13 Remove brake lines from brake hoses (111e) and seal connections. IMPORTANT When undoing or tightening the brake line on the brake hose (111e), take care not to twist the bracket. Use an open-end wrench as a countersupport on the sides of the brake hose fitting.
NOTES Seal line connections immediately with SPECIAL TOOL plugs. The brake fluid reservoir must not run completely empty.
 
    SPECIAL TOOL Box wrench bit Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Set of plugs Figure
    IMPORTANTInstallation:  The brake hoses (111e) must not be twisted after being tightened (danger of cracking).  
NOTES Brake fluid notes   AH42.50-P-0001-01A
NOTES Notes on installing brake hoses   AH42.10-P-9406-01A
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Brake line to brake hose *BA42.10-P-1001-04A 
14 SPECIAL TOOL Installing guard plate SPECIAL TOOL Guard plate Figure
15 Use assembly attachment, pit hoist or floor jack beneath rear axle center assembly to support rear axle (1). SPECIAL TOOL Assembly attachment Fig 4
16 Remove the front rear axle suspension bolts (1c) and remove rear axle suspension bolts (1d) IMPORTANTInstallation:  recut thread on frame floor with tap.  
    IMPORTANTInstallation:  Tighten bolts or nuts as per tightening angle AR35.10-P-0010-08I 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Rear axle suspension bolt, front (1c) *BA35.10-P-1001-01A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Rear axle suspension bolt, rear (1d) *BA35.10-P-1002-01A 
REFER TO COMPONENT MODIFICATIONS Bolted connection changed, front and rear rubber mounts, rear axle carrier to frame floor As of 09.10.00 in model 220 BT35.10-P-0004-01I
17 Carefully lower the rear axle (1). IMPORTANT Take care to avoid trapping brake cables and lines.  
18 Check rear axle (1) for damage and if necessary replace parts.    
19 Install in the reverse order    
20 Check oil level in rear axle differential 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-0520-03I
    FLUID SPECIFICATION Filling capacity of rear axle differential *BF35.31-P-1001-01J 
    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 differential *BA35.31-P-1002-02A 
REFER TO COMPONENT MODIFICATIONS Oil filler/drain screw on rear axle differential modified Phased in as of 19.01.04 BT35.31-P-0015-01A
21 Bleed brake system   AR42.10-P-0010I
22 Perform chassis alignment   AR40.20-P-0200I
23 Check headlamp adjustment and correct if necessary    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE Check and correct headlamp setting   AP82.10-P-8260M
TORQUE SPECIFICATION STRUTS

Number Designation Models 220.025/026/028/063/ 065/067/070/073/074/ 075/125/126/128/163/ 165/167/170/173/174/ 175/176/178/179/875/878 Model 220.083/ 084/087/ 183/184/ 187
BA32.25-P-1005-04B Nut, rear strut to spring control arm Nm 110 110
TORQUE SPECIFICATION REAR AXLE CARRIER

Number Designation Model 215 Model 220
BA35.10-P-1001-01A Self-locking bolt, front rear axle carrier rubber mount to frame floor     Nm - -
with bolt Stage 1 Nm 60 60
flange ø 24 mm Stage 2 ∠° 90 90
with bolt Stage 1 Nm 60 60
Flange ø 26mm Stage 2 ∠° 90 90
BA35.10-P-1002-01A Self-locking bolt, rear axle carrier rear rubber mount to frame floor     Nm - -
with bolt Stage 1 Nm 60 60
flange ø 24 mm Stage 2 ∠° 90 90
with bolt Stage 1 Nm 60 60
Flange ø 26mm Stage 2 ∠° 90 90
TORQUE SPECIFICATION REAR AXLE CENTER ASSEMBLY HOUSING

Number Designation Model 220
BA35.31-P-1002-02A Oil filler screw, rear axle differential Nm 50
TORQUE SPECIFICATION PROPELLER SHAFT

Number Designation Model 220
BA41.10-P-1002-01A Self-locking nut, flexible coupling to rear propeller shaft or rear axle differential. M10 Nm -
M12 Nm 60
TORQUE SPECIFICATION PROPELLER SHAFT INTERMEDIATE BEARING

Number Designation Model 220
BA41.40-P-1001-01A Bolt, propeller shaft intermediate bearing to frame floor assembly Bolt with washer Nm -
Bolt with collar and self-centering tip Nm 30
Bolt with collar and without self-centering tip Nm -
TORQUE SPECIFICATION BRAKE LINES, BRAKE HOSES

Number Designation Model 220
BA42.10-P-1001-04A Brake pipe to brake hose Nm 14
TORQUE SPECIFICATION REAR AXLE LEVEL SENSOR

Number Designation Model 220 except model 220 with code 487
BA82.10-P-1001-02A Nut, lever sensor control rod to torsion bar link Nm 10
FLUID SPECIFICATION REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL

Number Designation Model 220.063/065/ 067/083/084/ 087/163/165/ 167/183/184/187 128/170/173/ Model 220.025/026/ 028/070/073/ 075/125/126/ 178 Model 220.175 without special protection version code 979
BF35.31-P-1001-01J Filling capacity Rear axle differential Liters 1.1 1.6
Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet BB00.40-P-0235-07A BB00.40-P-0235-07A
Fig 2: Identifying Box Wrench Bit (000 589 75 03 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Guard Plate (220 589 01 31 00)
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Fig 4: Identifying Assembly Attachment (140 589 01 62 00)
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Fig 5: Identifying Set Of Stop Plugs (129 589 00 91 00)
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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1061-01A Sealant, Omnifit 100H (50 g) A 002 989 23 71
BR00.45-Z-1046-04A Cleaning spray, Loctite 7063 (150ml) A 001 986 71 71 10