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

MODEL 170, 202, 208 

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Axle Remove/Install Components (1 Of 2)
G04713308
Fig 2: Identifying Rear Axle Remove/Install Components (2 Of 2)
G04713309
MODIFICATION NOTES

20.3.04 Oil filler/drain screw on rear axle differential modified Phased in as of 19.01.04
IMPORTANT The oil filler screws and oil drain screws should always be replaced after being unscrewed.
The new oil filler screws and drain screws as well as the tapped holes must be cleaned with a special cleaning spray and provided with a special sealing compound.
BT35.31-P-0015-01A
  The oil filler screw should always be replaced after being unscrewed from the rear axle differential. The new oil filler screw as well as the tapped hole must be cleaned with a special cleaning spray and the oil filler screw provided with a special sealing compound IMPORTANT Only carry out oil level check at interior temperature. AR35.31-P-0520-03A
20.3.04 The vehicle must have a chassis alignment check after the rear axle is installed    
Fig. item, etc. Work instructions    
DANGER 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
NOTES Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
IMPORTANTInstallation  Bleed ASD hydraulic system Model Series 202 with ASD up to 05/94 AR35.41-P-0519C
IMPORTANTInstallation  Check vehicle level at rear axle   AR40.20-P-0300A
IMPORTANTInstallation  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-0520-03A
    FLUID SPECIFICATION Model 170 *BF35.31-P-1001-01F 
    FLUID SPECIFICATION Model 202 *BF35.31-P-1001-01D 
    FLUID SPECIFICATION Model 208 *BF35.31-P-1001-01H 
    Cleaning spray, Loctite 7063 (150ml) *BR00.45-Z-1046-04A 
    Sealant, Omnifit 100H (50 g) *BR00.45-Z-1061-01A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Oil filler plug *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
IMPORTANTInstallation  Perform a wheel alignment check   AR40.20-P-0200A
IMPORTANTInstallation  Check headlamp adjustment and correct if necessary    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE Check and correct headlamp adjustment   AP82.10-P-8260A
SPECIAL TOOL Assembly attachment   Fig 5
SPECIAL TOOL Guard plate   Fig 6
1c Front rear final drive mounting bolt NOTESInstallation:  Recut thread on frame floor with tap.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.10-P-1001-01A 
1d rear final drive mounting bolt NOTESInstallation:  Recut thread on frame floor with tap.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.10-P-1002-01A 
6 g Spring control arm covering    
6i Remove/install rear spring Remove both rear springs. AR32.20-P-0230A
DANGER Risk of injury  to skin or eyes caused by hydraulic fluid spraying out under high pressure. Risk of poisoning  caused by swallowing hydraulic fluid. Depressurize the hydraulic system completely before starting any work on the system. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses. AS00.00-Z-0013-01A
6j Detach dampers or suspension struts from the spring control arms    
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Vehicles without ride-height control. *BA32.25-P-1003-03A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Vehicles with ride-height control. *BA32.30-P-1003-01B 
6k Stabilizer bar link rod TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.20-P-1002-04C 
36 Detach both frame cross struts TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 170 only *BA61.10-P-1001-01A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 208.4 only *BA61.10-P-1003-01C 
105 Remove / install exhaust system from flange connection Refer to: Remove/install exhaust system complete: ↓  
    Model 170 with engines 111.943/946/973 AR49.10-P-7000G
    Model Series 170 with Engine 111.958/983 AR49.10-P-7000GS
    Model 170 with Engine 112 AR49.10-P-7000SV
    Model Series 202 with Series 104, 111 engine AR49.10-P-7000D
    Model 202 with engine 601 ra49006010100x
    Model 202 with engine 604, 605 AR49.10-P-7000I
    Model 202 with engine 611 AR49.10-P-7000HB
    Model 202, 208 with engine 112, 113 AR49.10-P-7000AU
    Model 208 with engine 111 AR49.10-P-7000DA
105c Exhaust shielding plate    
106 Remove rear of driveshaft at joint flange IMPORTANT Flexible disk remains on propeller shaft.  
    Loosen fitting sleeves on flexible couplings. AR41.10-P-0050-09DA
REFER TO SHOP-MADE TOOLS   Drift for loosening fitting sleeves in flex disks.
IMPORTANT Fit on propeller shaft at stiffener arm.
WF58.50-P-4110-01A
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA41.10-P-1002-01A 
106a Propeller shaft intermediate bearing IMPORTANTInstallation:  Only tighten the bolts of the propeller shaft intermediate bearing after attaching the flexible coupling to the rear axle differential.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA41.40-P-1001-01A 
106c Propeller shaft clamp nut Model 202 up to approx. 10/95  
    SPECIAL TOOL Open-end wrench 46 mm Fig 3
    SPECIAL TOOL Open-end wrench 41 mm Fig 4
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA41.10-P-1003-01A 
REFER TO COMPONENT MODIFICATIONS Clamp connection of propeller shaft Model 202: BT41.10-P-9110-01DA
    Converted to flexible connection.  
110b Parking brake cables from automatic cable adjuster or idler lever, releasing and attaching See: ↓  
    Remove/install rear brake control cable AR42.20-P-0525A
DANGER 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
111e Brake hose Detach brake hose from floorpan.  
    NOTES Seal line connections immediately with plugs. The brake fluid reservoir must not run completely empty.  
    SPECIAL TOOL Box-end wrench attachment Fig 7
    SPECIAL TOOLInstallation:  The brake hoses (111e) must not be twisted after being tightened (danger of cracking).  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA42.10-P-1001-04A 
    NOTESInstallation:  Bleed brake system AR42.10-P-0010A
NOTES Brake fluid notes   AH42.50-P-0001-01A
NOTES Notes on installing brake hoses   AH42.10-P-9406-01A
IMPORTANT Notes on repairs to brake system   AH42.00-P-0003-01A
115 Remove fuel pump assembly from rubber rings and tie into place with wire    
140 Shield on fuel pump assembly    
a Disconnect, connect 2-pin fuel pump wiring harness connector    
    Engines 104, 111 AR47.20-P-5713D
HS Hydraulic line Only Model 202 to 05/94 with ASD
IMPORTANTRemoval:  Plug threaded sockets on ring cylinder and line.
 
L6 Rear axle rpm sensor Vehicles with ABS:
IMPORTANT Clean magnetic tip, replace O-ring.
ra42001240714x
L6/3, L6/4 Remove/install left rear rpm sensor and right rear rpm sensor Vehicles with ASR up to 05/94 ra42002020820x
    Vehicles with ASR, ETS, ESP as of 06/94 AR42.40-P-0820A
X33/17 Rear headlamp range adjustment connector Model 170: Vehicles with Xenon headlamps  
X33/17 Rear ADS/headlamp range adjustment connector Models 202, 208: Vehicles with Xenon headlamps  
X62/1, X62/2 Left rear rpm sensor / brake wear indicator connector IMPORTANT If installed  
X62/11 Rear axle ABS rpm sensor connector (2-pin) IMPORTANT If installed  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION REAR AXLE STABILIZER BAR

Number Designation Model 170 Model 202 without level adjustment Model 202 with ride-height control
BA32.20-P-1002-04C Self-locking nut, linkage rod to track control arm Nm 20 20 20
TORQUE SPECIFICATION REAR AXLE STABILIZER BAR

Number Designation Model 208 without level control Model Series 208 with level control system
BA32.20-P-1002-04C Self-locking nut, linkage rod to track control arm Nm 20 20
TORQUE SPECIFICATION SUSPENSION STRUT REAR AXLE

Number Designation Model 202 with level control Model 208 with level control
BA32.30-P-1003-01B Self-locking nut, ride-height control strut to track control arm Nm 55 55
TORQUE SPECIFICATION REAR AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER

Number Designation Model 170 Model 202 Model 208
BA32.25-P-1003-03A Self-locking nut for attaching shock absorber to spring control arm   Nm 55 55 55
M10 Nm - - -
TORQUE SPECIFICATION REAR AXLE CARRIER

Number Designation Model 170 Model 202 Model 208
BA35.10-P-1001-01A Self-locking bolt, front rear axle carrier rubber mount to frame floor     Nm 90 90 90
with ø 24mm bolted flange Stage 1 Nm - - -
with ø 26mm bolted flange Stage 2 ∠ ° - - -
Stage 1 Nm - - -
Stage 2 ∠ ° - - -
BA35.10-P-1002-01A Self-locking bolt, rear axle carrier rear rubber mount to frame floor     Nm 90 90 90
with ø 24mm bolted flange Stage 1 Nm - - -
with ø 26mm bolted flange Stage 2 ∠ ° - - -
Stage 1 Nm - - -
Stage 2 ∠ ° - - -
TORQUE SPECIFICATION REAR AXLE CENTER ASSEMBLY HOUSING

Number Designation Model 170 Model 202
BA35.31-P-1002-02A Oil filler screw, rear axle differential Nm 50 50
TORQUE SPECIFICATION REAR AXLE CENTER ASSEMBLY HOUSING

Number Designation Model 208
BA35.31-P-1002-02A Oil filler screw, rear axle differential Nm 50
TORQUE SPECIFICATION PROPELLER SHAFT

Number Designation Model 170 Model 202 Model 208
BA41.10-P-1002-01A Self-locking nut, flexible coupling to rear propeller shaft or rear axle differential. M10 Nm 40 40 40
M12 Nm 60 60 60
BA41.10-P-1003-01A Clamping nut of propeller shaft Nm - 40 -
TORQUE SPECIFICATION PROPELLER SHAFT INTERMEDIATE BEARING

Number Designation Model 170 Model 202 Model 208
BA41.40-P-1001-01A Bolt driveshaft center bearing to frame Bolt with washer Nm 25 25 25
Bolt with collar and self-centering tip Nm 30 30 30
Bolt with collar and without self-centering tip Nm - - -
TORQUE SPECIFICATION BRAKE LINES, BRAKE HOSES

Number Designation Model 170 Model 202 Model 208
BA42.10-P-1001-04A Brake pipe to brake hose Nm 14 14 14
TORQUE SPECIFICATION FRAME FLOOR ASSEMBLY

Number Designation Model 170
BA61.10-P-1001-01A Self-locking bolt connecting rear cross strut to frame floor Nm 60
TORQUE SPECIFICATION FRAME FLOOR ASSEMBLY

Number Designation Model 208.435/445/447/465/470
BA61.10-P-1003-01C Self-locking bolt connecting rear cross strut to frame floor Nm 60
FLUID SPECIFICATION REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL

Number Designation Model 202.018/020/022/120/121/125, with (Code 211) ASD Model 202.018/078/120/121/122/125/182 except (code 450) taxi version, Model 202.018/120/121/125, without (code 211) ASD, Model 202.180 Model 202.018/078/120/121/122/125/182, without (Code 211) ASD, with (Code 450) Taxi equipment
BF35.31-P-1001-01D Filling capacity Rear axle center assembly Liters 1,1 0,7 1,1
Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet - BB00.40-P-0235-00A BB00.40-P-0235-00A
Sheet BB00.40-P-0235-07A BB00.40-P-0235-07A BB00.40-P-0235-07A
FLUID SPECIFICATION REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL

Number Designation Model 202.020/022/023/024/025/026/028/029/080/081/082/083/086/087/088/089/128/188 without (code 211) ASD, model 202.085 with automatic 5-speed transmission, model 202.134/194 except (code 450) taxi version Model 202.033/093/133/193 model 202.085 with 5-speed manual transmission, model 202.134/194 with (code 450) Taxi version
BF35.31-P-1001-01D Filling capacity Rear axle center assembly Liters 1,1 1,1
Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet BB00.40-P-0235-00A -
Sheet BB00.40-P-0235-07A BB00.40-P-0235-07A
FLUID SPECIFICATION REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL

Number Designation Model 170.435 Model 170.444/445/447/449 Model 170.465/466
BF35.31-P-1001-01F Filling capacity Rear axle center assembly Liters 0,7 1,1 1,1
Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet BB00.40-P-0235-07A BB00.40-P-0235-07A BB00.40-P-0235-07A
FLUID SPECIFICATION REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL

Number Designation Model 208.335/344/345/347/348/435/444/445/447/448 Model 208.365/370/465/470 Model 208.374/474
BF35.31-P-1001-01H Filling capacity Rear axle center assembly Liters 1,1 1,1 1,6
Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet BB00.40-P-0235-07A BB00.40-P-0235-07A BB00.40-P-0235-07A
Fig 3: Identifying Open End Wrench (126 589 00 01 00)
G04713310
Fig 4: Identifying Open End Wrench (201 589 00 01 00)
G04713311
Fig 5: Identifying Assembly Attachment (140 589 01 62 00)
G04713312
Fig 6: Identifying Guard Plate (220 589 01 31 00)
G04713313
Fig 7: Identifying Box Wrench Bit (000 589 75 03 00)
G04713314
REPAIR MATERIALS

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