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

MODEL 211.241/242/252/261/280/284/289 except CODE (489) AIRmatic (semi-active air suspension) Rear axle differential 187FE

MODEL 211.206,

211.254/256 up to 31.5.05,

211.265/282/287/292 except CODE (489) AIRmatic (semi-active air suspension) Rear axle differential 198

MODEL 211.208,

211.254/256 as of 1.6.06,

211.257 except CODE (489) AIRmatic (semi-active air suspension) Rear axle differential 200FE

MODEL 211.216/223/226 except CODE (489) AIRmatic (semi-active air suspension) Rear axle center assembly 210E

MODEL 211.220/222 except CODE (489) AIRmatic (semi-active air suspension) Rear axle differential 215FE

MODEL 211.606

Rear axle differential 198

MODEL 211.608

Rear axle differential 200FE

MODEL 211.616

Rear axle differential 210E

MODEL 211.620

Rear axle differential 215FE

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Axle Shaft Components

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	Remove/install
	Risk of injury caused by body parts being jammed or crushed. Risk of injury to skin and eyes caused by brake fluid spraying out at high pressure when working on the SBC brake system	Deactivate SBC brake system using STAR DIAGNOSIS.	AS42.46-Z-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
	Notes on air suspension		AH32.22-P-1000-01T
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1	Deactivate SBC brake system using STAR DIAGNOSIS.	Vehicles with Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) The following steps should be run through in STAR DIAGNOSIS: Select menu item "SBC Sensotronic Brake Control "/" Deactivate 'SBC' system". Then process all the individual steps from top to bottom.
	Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and read out fault memory		AD00.00-P-2000-04A
			STAR DIAGNOSIS diagnosis system
2	Deflate rear air spring completely using STAR DIAGNOSIS		AR32.22-P-1500-04TA
	Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and read out fault memory		AD00.00-P-2000-04A
		STAR DIAGNOSIS diagnosis system	*211589000900
		Installation: The filling procedure for the air springs must be observed, otherwise the air springs will be irreparably damaged.	AR32.22-P-1500-03TA
			*BA32.25-P-1008-04B
			*BA32.25-P-1009-04B
		Electronic inclinometer, refer to GOTIS http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com
3	Secure vehicle on vehicle lift		AR00.60-P-0100T
4	Unscrew twelve-point collar nut (12) from rear axle shaft (37)	Installation: Replace twelve-point collar nut, tighten and secure.	AR35.30-P-0115-01A
			*BA35.30-P-1001-01F
5	Remove rear wheel
	Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary		AP40.10-P-4050Z
6	Remove rear brake pads	Attach brake caliper to vehicle without tension to relieve brake hose so that it is not damaged during repair.	AR42.10-P-1700R
7	Detach rear brake cable (86) at cable slack adjuster on parking brake		AR42.20-P-0525T
8	Detach stabilizer bar link rod (6k) from wheel carrier (7)		*BA32.20-P-1001-04G
9	Raise wheel carrier (7) with transmission jack and transmission platform until the rear axle shaft (37) is approximately horizontal	Installation: Tighten the bolted connections of the torque strut (3), camber strut (2) and thrust arm (5) as well as the tie rod (4).
			*BA35.20-P-1002-03C
			*BA35.20-P-1002-02C
			*BA35.20-P-1002-05C
			*BA35.20-P-1001-04C
		Transmission platform, refer to GOTIS http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com Transmission jack, refer to GOTIS http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com
10	Detach torque strut (3) from wheel carrier (7)	Installation: Bolt on torque strut loosely
11	Detach camber strut (2) from wheel carrier (7)	Installation: Bolt on camber strut loosely.
12	Detach tie rod (4) from wheel carrier (7).	Installation: Bolt on tie rod loosely.
13	Detach thrust arm (5) from wheel carrier (7)	Installation: Bolt on thrust arm loosely.
14	Lower transmission jack	Installation: Lift wheel carrier (7) with transmission jack and transmission platform until the rear axle shaft (37) is approximately horizontal. Transmission platform, refer to GOTIS http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com Transmission jack, refer to GOTIS http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com
15	Fold down wheel carrier (7) and pull rear axle shaft (37) out of rear axle shaft flange	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	AR35.30-P-0115-03B
			*210589034300
			*210589014000
16	Pry rear axle shaft (37) out of rear axle center assembly (50) and remove rear axle shaft (37)	Installation: Install new retaining ring (37o) on inner splined profile.
	Checking
17	Check constant velocity joints and rubber boots for leaks and damage	Replace completely if the constant velocity joint on the rear axle shaft (37) is defective. If damaged or leaking: ↓ Replace constant velocity joint or rubber boot on rear axle shaft.	AR35.30-P-0661P
18	Check condition of radial sealing ring in side of rear axle center assembly (50)	If damaged or leaking: ↓ Replace new radial sealing ring on side of rear axle differential.	AR35.31-P-0545T
19	Install in the reverse order
20	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
			*BA35.31-P-1002-02A
			*BF35.31-P-1001-01L
			*BF35.31-P-1002-01L
			*BF35.31-P-1003-01L
			*BF35.31-P-1004-01L
			*BF35.31-P-1006-01L
		Loctite 7063 cleaning spray (150 ml)	*BR00.45-Z-1046-04A
		Sealant, Omnifit 100H (50 g)	*BR00.45-Z-1061-01A
	Oil filler/drain screw on rear axle differential modified		BT35.31-P-0015-01A
21.1	Activate SBC brake system using STAR DIAGNOSIS	Vehicles with Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) The following steps should be run through in STAR DIAGNOSIS: Select "Initial startup after repair "/" Remove/install brake pads" menu item. Then process all the individual steps from top to bottom.
	Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and read out fault memory	STAR DIAGNOSIS diagnosis system	AD00.00-P-2000-04A
	Risk of accident when commissioning the vehicle due to a lack of braking effect when the service brake is operated for the first time after repair work	Before starting engine, actuate brake pedal several times until the pressure is built up and maintained in the brake system.	AS42.50-Z-0002-01A
21.2	Press the brake pedal several times until the brake pads contact the brake disks	Vehicles with Adaptive Brake (ABR) Firm resistance should be noticeable at the brake pedal.
22	Perform wheel alignment check		AR40.20-P-0200T

REAR AXLE STABILIZER BAR

Number	Designation		Model 211
BA32.20-P-1001-04G	Nut, link rod to wheel carrier	Nm	50

CAMBER STRUT

Number	Designation					Model 211
BA35.20-P-1002-02C	Self-locking nut, camber strut to wheel carrier.	Aluminum	M12	Stage 1	Nm	50
				Stage 2	∠°	90
		Steel	M14	Stage 1	Nm	80
				Stage 2	∠°	90

TORQUE STRUT

Number	Designation					Model 211
BA35.20-P-1002-03C	Self-locking nut, torque strut to wheel carrier	Aluminum	M12	Stage 1	Nm	50
				Stage 2	∠°	90
		Steel	M14	Stage 1	Nm	80
				Stage 2	∠°	90

TORQUE STRUT

Number	Designation					Model 211
BA35.20-P-1002-05C	Self-locking nut, thrust arm to wheel carrier	Aluminum	M12	Stage 1	Nm	50
				Stage 2	∠°	90
		Steel	M14	Stage 1	Nm	80
				Stage 2	∠°	90

REAR AXLE SHAFT

Number	Designation				Model 211
BA35.30-P-1001-01F	Collar nut, rear axle shaft to rear axle shaft flange	self-locking		Nm	350
		not self-locking	Stage 1	Nm	170
			Stage 2	∠°	45

DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING

Number	Designation		Model 211
BA35.31-P-1002-02A	Oil filler screw, differential	Nm	50

SUSPENSION STRUTS

Number	Designation		Model 211.2/6
BA32.25-P-1008-04B	Nut, rear air spring at spring control arm	Nm	150
BA32.25-P-1009-04B	Air suspension pressure line at rear axle distributor	Nm	2

TIE ROD

Number	Designation			Model 211
BA35.20-P-1001-04C	Self-locking nut, tie rod at wheel carrier	Stage 1	Nm	40
		Stage 2	∠°	90

DIFFERENTIAL

Number	Designation			Model 211 except 211.077/277	Model 211.077/277, model 230.470/472/474/479
BF35.31-P-1001-01L	Filling capacity	210 mm dia. rear axle differential in rear axle differential 210E	Liters	1.6	-
		Specifications for Operating Fluids	Sheet	BB00.40-P-0235-07A	-
BF35.31-P-1002-01L	Filling capacity	Rear axle differential dia. 198 mm	Liters	1.1	-
		Specifications for Operating Fluids	Sheet	BB00.40-P-0235-07A	-
BF35.31-P-1003-01L	Filling capacity	Differential Ø 187 mm	Liters	1.0	-
		Specifications for Operating Fluids	Sheet	BB00.40-P-0235-07A	-
BF35.31-P-1004-01L	Filling capacity	Differential Ø 215 mm	Liters	1.2	1.2
		Specifications for Operating Fluids	Sheet	BB00.40-P-0235-07A	BB00.40-P-0235-61A
BF35.31-P-1006-01L	Filling capacity	200 mm dia. rear axle differential in rear axle differential 200FE	Liters	1.1	-
		Specifications for Operating Fluids	Sheet	BB00.40-P-0235-07A	-

Fig 2: Identifying Wrench Socket (211 589 00 09 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Extraction And Insertion Tool (210 589 03 43 00)

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Fig 4: 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