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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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Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts |
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AH00.00-N-0001-01A |
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Lift/jack up vehicle |
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AR00.60-P-1000P |
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Remove twelve-point collar nut (40) from rear axle shaft (37) |
To prevent wheel bearing damage the vehicle must not be moved on its wheels anymore with the twelve-point collar nut (40) released. |
AR35.30-P-0115-01AF |
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 Installation:
Replace twelve-point collar nut (40).
Collar nut on rear axle shaft (37) to rear axle shaft flange |
*BA35.30-P-1001-01A |
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Remove rear wheel |
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Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary |
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AP40.10-P-4050Z |
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Remove fixed brake caliper (111) from the rear axle |
Bind fixed brake caliper (111) securely to body |
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Bolt, fixed brake caliper (111) to wheel carrier (7) |
*BA42.10-P-1001-01A |
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Remove stabilizer bar link rod (6k) |
Nut, link rod (6k) to stabilizer bar |
*BA32.20-P-1001-04C |
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Bolt, connecting rod to wheel carrier |
*BA32.20-P-1005-04C |
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Unscrew left rear rpm sensor (L6/3) or right rear rpm sensor from wheel carrier (7) |
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*BA42.30-P-1001-02A |
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Remove torque strut (3) from wheel carrier (7) |
Installation:
The rear-axle shaft (37) must be horizontal when tightening the nut
Self-locking nut, torque strut (3) to wheel carrier (7) |
*BA35.20-P-1002-03A |
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Detach camber strut (2) from wheel carrier (7). |
Installation:
The rear-axle shaft (37) must be horizontal when tightening the nut
Self-locking nut, camber strut (2) to wheel carrier. |
*BA35.20-P-1002-02A |
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Detach tie rod (4) from wheel carrier (7) |
Installation:
The rear-axle shaft (37) must be horizontal when tightening the nut |
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Self-locking nut, tie rod (4) to wheel carrier |
*BA35.20-P-1002-04A |
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Thrust piece |
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Puller |
Figure |
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Remove thrust arm (5) from wheel carrier (7) |
Installation:
The rear-axle shaft (37) must be horizontal when tightening the nut
Self-locking nut, thrust arm (5) to wheel carrier |
*BA35.20-P-1002-05A |
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Fold wheel carrier (7) outwards and simultaneously press the rear axle shaft (37) out of the rear axle shaft flange |
Do not overstretch brake cable (arrow) in order to guarantee satisfactory function. Do not damage the boots of the rear axle shaft (37) and the exciter ring for the left rear rpm sensor (L6/3) in order to prevent malfunctions of the ESP.
Fold back wheel carrier (7) and tie up securely.
If the rear axle shaft (37) is seized, see: ↓
Pressing rear axle shaft (37) out of the rear axle shaft flange |
AR35.30-P-0115-03BF |
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Extraction and installation tool |
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Bracket |
Figure |
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Pull rear axle shaft (37) out of rear axle differential |
Do not damage radial sealing ring in rear axle housing in order to avoid leaks. |
AR35.30-P-0620-02PF |
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Check |
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Check radial sealing ring in rear axle housing for condition |
If the radial sealing ring is damaged or leaky, see: ↓
Replacing radial sealing ring of rear axle shaft (37) in rear axle housing |
AR35.31-P-0541PF |
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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 of rear axle differential |
*BF35.31-P-1001-01K |
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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-1001-02B |
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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 |