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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 the columns of the and position the four support plates below the lifting platform support points specified by the 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 exhaust system as of flange connection |
See: ↓ |
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Remove complete exhaust system: |
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Engines 112, 113 |
AR49.10-P-7000AA |
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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-7000MZ |
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Detach rear axle shafts (37) from rear axle center assembly (50) |
Bring rear axle shaft (37) into approximately horizontal position and push together.
Remove rear axle shaft (37) diagonally downwards from connecting flange on rear axle center assembly (50) and secure to prevent it from falling.
Installation:
Replace self-locking bolts and shims.
Lightly oil bolts at thread and bolt head contact surface. |
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*BA35.30-P-1002-01A |
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Remove bolts from propeller shaft intermediate bearing (106a) |
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*BA41.40-P-1001-01A |
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Remove rear propeller shaft (106) from rear axle differential (50) |
Apply color marking indicating position of propeller shaft relative to rear axle center assembly (50) to ensure that components are fitted at correct ex factory installation positions on reinstallation, otherwise vibration may occur along the drive train.
The flexible coupling (106) remains on the rear propeller shaft.
Installation:
Attach rear propeller shaft (106) to rear differential assembly (50). |
AR41.10-P-0050-04I |
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*BA41.10-P-1002-01A |
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Detach fitting sleeves of flexible coupling on flange of rear axle center assembly (50) |
Secure rear propeller shaft (106) to prevent it from falling. |
AR41.10-P-0050-09I |
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If the fitted sleeves are jammed: ↓ |
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Produce drift for detaching the fitting sleeves in the flexible coupling. |
WF58.50-P-4110-01A |
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Support rear axle center assembly (50) with 
assembly attachment |
Assembly attachment |
*140589016200 |
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Detach extension bracket (54a) from rear axle carrier |
The rear axle center assembly (50) can only be removed/installed when the extension bracket (54a) is mounted. |
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*BA35.10-P-1001-02A |
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Remove bolt (51a) of front center assembly mount |
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*BA35.10-P-1002-04A |
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Lower and remove rear axle center assembly (50) |
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Detach extension bracket (54a) from rear axle center assembly (50) |
If necessary
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*BA35.10-P-1002-02A |
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Replace breather (55) of rear axle differential (50) |
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*BA35.31-P-1005-02A |
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Install in the reverse order |
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Check oil level in rear axle center assembly (50) 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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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 |