Remove/install rear axle shaft - AR35.30-P-0620SX

MODEL 221 With inserted rear axle shafts

MODEL 216

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Axle Shaft Remove/Install Components

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Fig 2: Identifying Rear Axle Shaft, Protective Ring And Differential

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	Remove/install
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		see AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	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
1	Move parking brake into the assembly position using STAR DIAGNOSIS
2	Secure vehicle on vehicle lift		see AR00.60-P-0100SX
3	Remove rear wheel
	Remove/install wheels		see AP40.10-P-4050SX
4	Remove twelve-point collar nut (12) from rear axle shaft (37)		see AR35.30-P-0115-01SX
			see *BA35.30-P-1001-01I
			Fig 3
5	Detach rear axle brake caliper		see AR42.10-P-0080SX
6	Remove brake disk		see AR42.10-P-0220SX
7	Detach rear brake cable from wheel carrier (7)		see AR42.20-P-0525SX
8	Detach RPM sensor (L6/3 or L6/4) from wheel carrier (7); to do this, remove bolt (10)		see *BA42.30-P-1001-02I
9	Detach stabilizer bar link rod (6V) from wheel carrier (7)	Vehicles with AIRmatic
9	Detach stabilizer bar link rod (6V) from wheel carrier (7)		see *BA32.20-P-1001-04G
10	Raise wheel carrier (7) using transmission jack and transmission platform until rear axle shaft (37) is roughly horizontal	Installation: Tighten the bolted connections of the torque strut, camber strut and thrust arm as well as of the tie rod.
11	Remove parking brake shoes		see AR42.20-P-0530SX
12	Detach brake cover plate (8)	Vehicles without top protection The brake cover plate cannot be removed, but it has to be twisted to allow the bolts of the struts to be removed from the wheel carrier (7).
13	Detach camber strut (2) from wheel carrier (7)	Installation: Bolt on camber strut loosely.
		Model 216	see *BA35.20-P-1002-02H
		Model 221 without top protection	see *BA35.20-P-1003-02A
		Model 221 with maximum protection, code Z07	see *BA35.20-P-1004-02A
14	Detach tie rod (4) from wheel carrier (7).	Installation: Bolt on tie rod loosely.
		Model 216	see *BA35.20-P-1001-04H
		Model 221	see *BA35.20-P-1001-04C
15	Detach thrust arm (3) from wheel carrier (7)	Installation: Bolt on thrust arm loosely.
		Model 216	see *BA35.20-P-1002-05F
		Model 221 without top protection except model 221.176/179	see *BA35.20-P-1002-05A
		Model 221.176/ 179 without top protection	see *BA35.20-P-1003-05A
		Model 221.176 with maximum protection, code Z07	see *BA35.20-P-1004-05A
16	Detach torque strut (5) from wheel carrier (7)	Installation: Bolt on torque strut loosely
			see *BA35.20-P-1001-03H
			see *BA35.20-P-1002-03H
17	Lower wheel carrier (7)
18.1	Detach wheel carrier (7) from spring control arm and pull off from rear axle shaft	Vehicles with top protection, code Z07
18.1			see *BA35.20-P-1002-01A
18.2	Fold down wheel carrier (7) and pull rear axle shaft (37) out of rear axle shaft flange	Vehicles without top protection Suspend rear axle shaft with a hook on vehicle to prevent damage to the rubber boot on the rear axle shaft. If rear axle shaft is jammed: ↓
		Press rear axle shaft out of the rear axle shaft flange.	see AR35.30-P-0115-03SX
			Fig 4
			Fig 5
19	Lever rear axle shaft (37) out of rear axle differential (50)	Do not fasten an assembly lever to the protection ring (37a). Support assembly lever on differential e. g with a socket wrench.
20	Take out rear axle shaft (37)	Installation: Install new retaining ring (37o) on inner splined profile.
	Checking
21	Check constant velocity joints and rubber boots	If the constant velocity joint is defective, the rear axle shaft (37) must be completely replaced. If damaged or leaking: ↓
21	Check constant velocity joints and rubber boots	Replace constant velocity joint or rubber boot on rear axle shaft.	see AR35.30-P-0661P
22	Check radial sealing ring on side of rear axle differential (50)	If damaged or leaking: ↓
22		Replace new radial sealing ring on side of rear axle differential.	see AR35.31-P-0545SX
23	Install in the reverse order
24	Check oil level in rear axle center assembly (50) and correct if necessary		see AR35.31-P-0520-03SX
			see *BA35.31-P-1002-02G
			see *BF35.31-P-1001-01S
			see *BR00.45-Z-1061-01A
			see *BR00.45-Z-1046-04A
25	Perform wheel alignment check		see AR40.20-P-0200SX

SPRING CONTROL ARM

Number	Designation			Model 221 with code Z07/Z07+Z19
BA35.20-P-1002-01A	Self-locking nut, spring control arm to wheel carrier.	Stage 1	Nm	80
BA35.20-P-1002-01A	Self-locking nut, spring control arm to wheel carrier.	Stage 2	∠°	90

CAMBER STRUT

Number	Designation				Model 216
BA35.20-P-1002-02H	Self-locking nut, camber strut to wheel carrier.	M12	Stage 1	Nm	40
		M12	Stage 2	∠°	90
		M14	Stage 1	Nm	80
		M14	Stage 2	∠°	90

CAMBER STRUT

Number	Designation			Model 221 except 221.176/179, without code Z07/Z07+Z19	Model 221 with code Z07/ Z07+Z19	Model 221.176/179
BA35.20-P-1003-02A	Self-locking nut, camber strut to wheel carrier.	Stage 1	Nm	40	-	80
BA35.20-P-1003-02A	Self-locking nut, camber strut to wheel carrier.	Stage 2	∠°	90	-	90
BA35.20-P-1004-02A	Bolt, camber strut to wheel carrier	Stage 1	Nm	-	230	-
BA35.20-P-1004-02A	Bolt, camber strut to wheel carrier	Stage 2	∠°	-	-	-

TORQUE STRUT

Number	Designation				Model 216	Model 221
BA35.20-P-1001-03H	Self-locking nut, tension arm to rear axle carrier	M12	Stage 1	Nm	40	40
		M12	Stage 2	∠°	90	90
		M14	Stage 1	Nm	80	80
		M14	Stage 2	∠°	90	90
BA35.20-P-1002-03H	Self-locking nut, torque strut to wheel carrier	M12	Stage 1	Nm	40	40
		M12	Stage 2	∠°	90	90
		M14	Stage 1	Nm	80	80
		M14	Stage 2	∠°	90	90
		M16		Nm	-	230

TIE ROD

Number	Designation			Model 216
BA35.20-P-1001-04H	Self-locking nut, tie rod at wheel carrier	Stage 1	Nm	40
BA35.20-P-1001-04H	Self-locking nut, tie rod at wheel carrier	Stage 2	∠°	90

TIE ROD

Number	Designation			Model 221
BA35.20-P-1001-04C	Self-locking nut, tie rod at wheel carrier	Stage 1	Nm	40
BA35.20-P-1001-04C	Self-locking nut, tie rod at wheel carrier	Stage 2	∠°	90

TORQUE STRUT

Number	Designation				Model 216
BA35.20-P-1002-05F	Self-locking nut, thrust arm to wheel carrier	M12	Stage 1	Nm	40
		M12	Stage 2	∠°	90
		M14	Stage 1	Nm	80
		M14	Stage 2	∠°	90

TORQUE STRUT

Number	Designation				Model 221 except 221.176/179 without code Z07/Z07+Z19	Model 221 with code Z07/ Z07+Z19	Model 221.176/179
BA35.20-P-1002-05A	Self-locking nut, thrust arm to wheel carrier	M10		Nm	-	-	-
		M12	Stage 1	Nm	40	-	-
		M12	Stage 2	∠°	90	-	-
BA35.20-P-1003-05A	Self-locking nut, thrust arm to wheel carrier		Stage 1	Nm	-	-	80
BA35.20-P-1003-05A	Self-locking nut, thrust arm to wheel carrier		Stage 2	∠°	-	-	90
BA35.20-P-1004-05A	Bolt, thrust arm to wheel carrier		Stage 1	Nm	-	230	-
BA35.20-P-1004-05A	Bolt, thrust arm to wheel carrier		Stage 2	∠°	-	-	-

REAR AXLE STABILIZER BAR

Number	Designation		Model 216	Model 221
BA32.20-P-1001-04G	Nut, link rod to wheel carrier	Nm	40	40

REAR AXLE SHAFT

Number	Designation					Model 216 except model 216.379	Model 216.379
BA35.30-P-1001-01I	Collar nut, rear axle shaft to rear axle shaft flange	self-locking	M26		Nm	350	-
		not self-locking	M26	Stage 1	Nm	170	-
		not self-locking	M26	Stage 2	∠°	45	-
		not self-locking	M29	Stage 1	Nm	-	150
		not self-locking	M29	Stage 2	∠°	-	45

REAR AXLE SHAFT

Number	Designation					Model 221 without code Z07/Z07+Z19 except model 221.179	Model 221.179
BA35.30-P-1001-01I	Collar nut, rear axle shaft to rear axle shaft flange	self-locking	M26		Nm	350	-
		not self-locking	M26	Stage 1	Nm	170	-
		not self-locking	M26	Stage 2	∠°	45	-
		not self-locking	M29	Stage 1	Nm	-	150
		not self-locking	M29	Stage 2	∠°	-	45

REAR AXLE SHAFT

Number	Designation					Model 221 with code Z07/ Z07+Z19
BA35.30-P-1001-01I	Collar nut, rear axle shaft to rear axle shaft flange	self-locking	M26		Nm	-
		not self-locking	M26	Stage 1	Nm	-
		not self-locking	M26	Stage 2	∠°	-
		not self-locking	M29	Stage 1	Nm	390
		not self-locking	M29	Stage 2	∠°	-

REAR AXLE RPM SENSOR

Number	Designation		Model 221	Model 216
BA42.30-P-1001-02I	Self-locking bolt of rear axle RPM sensor to wheel carrier	Nm	8	8

DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING

Number	Designation		Model 216	Model 221
BA35.31-P-1002-02G	Oil filler screw, differential	Nm	50	50

DIFFERENTIAL

Number	Designation			Model 216	Model 221
BF35.31-P-1001-01S	Filling capacity	Rear axle differential 200FE, 200 mm dia.	Liters	1.1	1.1
		Rear axle differential 215FE, 215 mm dia.	Liters	1.2	1.2
		Rear axle differential 240FE, 240 mm dia.	Liters	1.6	1.6
		Rear axle differential 240V, 240 mm dia.	Liters	-	1.9
		Specifications for service products	Sheet	see BB00.40-P-0235-07A	see BB00.40-P-0235-07A

Fig 3: Identifying Wrench Socket (220 589 01 09 00)

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Fig 4: Identifying Extraction And Insertion Tool (210 589 03 43 00)

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Fig 5: Identifying Bracket (210 589 01 40 00)

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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1061-01A	Sealant, Omnifit 100H (50 g)	A 002 989 23 71
BR00.45-Z-1046-04A	Loctite 7063 cleaning spray (150 ml)	A 001 986 71 71 10