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Remove/install torsion bar on rear axle - AR32.20-P-0315V

MODELS 171.442 /454 /456 /473 

Shown on model 171.442 

Fig 1: Identifying Torsion Bar On Rear Axle Components - Shown On Model 171.442 (1 Of 2)
G05027329Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 171.442 

Fig 2: Identifying Torsion Bar On Rear Axle Components - Shown On Model 171 (2 Of 2)
G05027330Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
MODIFICATION NOTES

2.5.05 Self-locking bolt, front rear axle carrier rubber mount to frame floor Model 171 *BA35.10-P-1001-01A 
  Self-locking bolt, rear axle carrier rear rubber mount to frame floor Model 171 *BA35.10-P-1002-01A 
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. -
NOTES Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   -
1 Raise vehicle with lifting platform   AR00.60-P-1000V
2 Remove rear wheels.    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary   AP40.10-P-4050V
3 Remove complete exhaust system Model 171.442 -
    Model 171.454/ 456 AR49.10-P-7000VA
    Model 473 AR49.10-P-7000VT
4 Remove heat shield (105c)    
5 Mark installation position of propeller shaft intermediate bearing (106a) relative to frame floor assembly    
6 Detach propeller shaft intermediate bearing (106a) from frame floor assembly IMPORTANTInstallation:  Align propeller shaft intermediate bearing (106a) with the markings.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA41.40-P-1001-01A 
7 Detach propeller shaft (106) from rear axle center assembly IMPORTANT Push propeller shaft forwards. The flexible coupling (106b) remains on the propeller shaft. AR41.10-P-0050-04V
    IMPORTANTInstallation:  Mount the rear propeller shaft on the rear axle center assembly.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA41.10-P-1002-01A 
8 Secure vehicle on lifting platform    
DANGER Risk of injury  caused by pinching or crushing  when working on springs or spring bodies that are under load Use only approved tensioning devices; shield off hazard area if necessary.
Check special tools for damage (visual inspection) and function.
Wear protective gloves.
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9 Remove rear spring   AR32.20-P-0230V 
IMPORTANT Springs; general background information.   -
10 Detach torsion bar link rods (5) from torsion bar (4) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.20-P-1001-04C 
11 Unscrew nuts (9) and remove torsion bar (4) from underbody TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.20-P-1007-04C 
12 Support rear axle (1) and secure to prevent it from falling down COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS Telescoping / transmission jack *WE58.40-Z-1030-11A 
    COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS Transmission plate *WE58.40-Z-1018-11A 
13 Unscrew front and rear bolts (1c, 1d) of rear axle suspension TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.10-P-1001-01A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.10-P-1002-01A 
14 Lower the rear axle (1) slightly IMPORTANT Ensure that the brake hoses are not tensioned.  
15 Remove torsion bar (4)    
16 Install in the reverse order    
REAR AXLE CARRIER

Number Designation Model 171
BA35.10-P-1001-01A Self-locking bolt, front rear axle carrier rubber mount to frame floor     Nm -
with bolt 1st stage Nm -
Flange, 24mm dia. 2nd stage ∠° -
with bolt 1st stage Nm 60
Flange, 26mm dia. 2nd stage ∠° 90
BA35.10-P-1002-01A Self-locking bolt, rear axle carrier rear rubber mount to frame floor     Nm -
with bolt 1st stage Nm -
Flange, 24mm dia. 2nd stage ∠° -
with bolt 1st stage Nm 60
Flange, 26mm dia. 2nd stage ∠° 90
REAR AXLE TORSION STRUT

Number Designation Model 171
BA32.20-P-1001-04C Nut, link rod to torsion bar Nm 30
BA32.20-P-1007-04C Self-locking nut, torsion bar rubber mount to frame floor Nm 23
DRIVESHAFT

Number Designation Model 171
BA41.10-P-1002-01A Self-locking nut, flexible coupling to rear propeller shaft or rear axle center assembly. M10 Nm 40
M12 Nm 60
PROPELLER SHAFT INTERMEDIATE BEARING

Number Designation Model 171
BA41.40-P-1001-01A Bolt, propeller shaft intermediate bearing to frame floor assembly Self-tapping screw Nm 25
Bolt with washer Nm 30
Bolt with collar and self-centering tip Nm -
Bolt with collar and without self-centering tip Nm -
WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT

WE58.40-Z-1018-11A Transmission platform
WE58.40-Z-1030-11A Transmission jack