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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 |
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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 |
Engine 275 |
AR49.10-P-7280M |
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Refer to Removing exhaust system complete:
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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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Detach, attach parking brake cables (112a) on automatic cable adjuster (110b) of parking brake |
See: ↓ |
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Remove/install rear brake cable. |
AR42.20-P-0525I |
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Remove bolts from propeller shaft intermediate bearing (106a). |
Except engine 275 |
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*BA41.40-P-1001-01A |
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Remove rear propeller shaft assembly (106) from rear axle differential. |
Flexible disk remains on propeller shaft. |
AR41.10-P-0050-04I |
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Installation:
Attach the rear propeller shaft to the rear axle differential. |
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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 releasing the fitting sleeves in the flexible couplings |
Models 129, 140, 170, 171, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230 |
WF58.50-P-4110-01A |
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Disconnect right rear brake pad contact sensor connector (S10/4x1) |
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Disconnect left rpm sensor connector (L6/3x1) and right rpm sensor connector (L6/4x1) |
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Remove cover from spring control arm (6g). |
To this end, pull pin out of expansion rivet, then take rivet out of spring control arm and spring control arm cover (6g). |
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Remove suspension strut (6j) from spring control arm. |
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*BA32.25-P-1005-04B |
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Remove level sensor control rod (122a) 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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Remove brake lines from brake hoses (111e) and seal connections. |
When undoing or tightening the brake line on the brake hose (111e), take care not to twist the bracket. Counterhold on two flats of brake hose (111e) 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 |
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Set of plugs |
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Installation:
The brake hoses (111e) must not be twisted after being tightened (danger 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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Box wrench bit |
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Installing guard plate |
Guard plate |
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Support rear axle (1) using assembly top and pit lift or assembly lift under the rear axle center assembly |
Assembly attachment |
Figure |
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Remove front rear-axle suspension bolts (1c) and rear rear-axle suspension bolts (1d) |
Installation:
Recut the thread on the frame floor using the tap. |
AR35.10-P-0010-08I |
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Installation:
Tighten bolts as per tightening angle. |
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*BA35.10-P-1001-01A |
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*BA35.10-P-1002-01A |
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Bolted connection of front and rear rubber mount of rear axle carrier on frame floor modified |
Except model 215.376 /379, 220.176 /179 |
BT35.10-P-0004-01I |
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Carefully lower the rear axle (1). |
While doing so, do not pinch any brake cables (112a) and lines. |
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Check rear axle (1) for damage and replace parts if necessary |
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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 for rear axle center assembly: |
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Except rear axle center assembly, 240 mm dia. |
*BF35.31-P-1001-01J |
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Rear axle center assembly, 240 mm dia. |
*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 |