Remove/install complete rear axle - AR35.10-P-0010SX
MODEL 221, 216
Shown on model 221 with Active Body Control (ABC) code 487
| Remove/install | |||
| Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge | AH54.00-P-0001-01A | ||
| Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts | AH00.00-N-0001-01A | ||
| While working on the rear axle (5) care must be taken to ensure that the surface of aluminum components do not get any scratches, cracks and notches. Otherwise the service life of the parts will be affected | |||
| Only tighten nuts and bolts of chassis components when vehicle is in a ready-to-drive condition. | |||
| 1 | Shift gear into "N" position | ||
| 2 | Switch off ignition | ||
| 3 | Raise vehicle with lifting platform until wheels are clear of the ground and secure | AR00.60-P-0100SX | |
| 4 | Discharge rear suspension struts (1) with STAR DIAGNOSIS | Vehicles with AIRmatic | |
| Notes on AIRmatic | AH32.22-P-1000-02SX | ||
| 5 | Remove rear wheels | ||
| Remove/install wheels | AP40.10-P-4050SX | ||
| 6 | Install guard plates (01) | AR42.00-P-0100-01A | |
| *220589013100 | |||
| 7 | Remove fender liner in right rear fender | ||
| 8.1 | Remove left and right rear brake hose from brake line | For bodywork or replacement of rear axle assembly. | AR42.10-P-0013SX |
| 8.2 | Remove left and right rear brake calipers | For repair work on the tank or rear axle. |
AR42.10-P-0080SX |
| 9 | Remove mechanical release cable (2) from filler fitting recess in right rear fender and expose | AR42.20-P-0590-01SX | |
| 10 | Remove exhaust system from flange connection back | Engines 156, 272, 273, 275 | AR49.10-P-7100SX |
| Engines 642, 629 | AR49.10-P-7100SXI | ||
| 11 | Separate electrical connectors on rear axle (5) and expose feed lines | AR35.10-P-0010-02SX | |
| Clean | |||
| 12 | Clean electrical connector and its surrounding area at controller unit (A13) | ||
| Remove/install | |||
| 13 | Remove electrical connector cover from controller unit (A13) | ||
| 14 | Unlock electrical connector at controller unit (A13) separate and unclip feed line from rear axle carrier | ||
| 15.1 | Remove link rod (22) from rear axle level sensor (B22/3) | Vehicles with AIRmatic | AR82.10-P-0005SX |
| 15.2 | Disconnect electrical connectors from left, right rear level sensor (B22/10, B22/7) | Vehicles with code 487, Active Body Control (ABC) | AR82.10-P-0005SY |
| 16 | Detach propeller shaft (3) from differential (4) | AR41.10-P-0050SX | |
| 17 | Remove rear sections of underbody protection | Vehicles with code (Z07) Top protection and fire extinguishing system | AR61.40-P-1000SXS |
| 18 | Remove left and right rear extinguishing agent distributor | Vehicles with code (Z07) Top protection and fire extinguishing system | |
| 19 | Support differential (4) with transmission jack and transmission plate and lash down securely | ||
| 20 | Tension rear springs | Vehicles with code (Z07) Top protection | AR32.20-P-0200-06MB |
| 202589013100 | |||
| 202589136300 | |||
| 21 | Remove rear suspension struts (1) from spring control arms | *BA32.25-P-1005-04L | |
| 22 | Remove bolts (5a) from left and right stop (6) | *BA35.10-P-1008-01M | |
| BA35.10-P-1008-01O | |||
| 23 | Unscrew bolts (5b, 5c) from left and right front and rear rubber mount | BA35.10-P-1001-01M | |
| *BA35.10-P-1001-01O | |||
| BA35.10-P-1002-01M | |||
| BA35.10-P-1002-01O | |||
| 24 | Lower rear axle (5) | ||
| 25 | Install in the reverse order | ||
| 26 | Check oil level in rear axle differential (4) and correct if necessary | AR35.31-P-0520-03SX |
SUSPENSION STRUTS
| Number | Designation | Model 216 without 4MATIC | Model 216 with 4MATIC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA32.25-P-1005-04L | Nut, rear strut to spring control arm | Nm | 110 | 110 |
SUSPENSION STRUTS
| Number | Designation | Model 221 with code Z07/Z07+Z19 | Model 221 with 4MATIC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA32.25-P-1005-04L | Nut, rear strut to spring control arm | Nm | 110 | 110 |
SUSPENSION STRUTS
| Number | Designation | Model 221 with code 487 (ABC) | Model 221 without 4MATIC and without code 487, Z07/Z07+Z19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA32.25-P-1005-04L | Nut, rear strut to spring control arm | Nm | 110 | 110 |
REAR AXLE CARRIER
| Number | Designation | Model 216 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA35.10-P-1001-01M | Self-locking bolt, front rear axle carrier rubber bushing to frame floor | Stage 1 | Nm | 80 |
| Stage 2 | ∠° | 90 | ||
| BA35.10-P-1002-01M | Self-locking bolt, rear axle carrier rear rubber bushing to frame floor | Stage 1 | Nm | 80 |
| Stage 2 | ∠° | 90 | ||
| BA35.10-P-1008-01M | Bolt, stop to longitudinal member | Nm | 35 |
REAR AXLE CARRIER
| Number | Designation | Model 221 except 221.176/179 with rear axle differential 240V | Model 221.176/179 with rear axle differential 240V | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA35.10-P-1001-01M | Self-locking bolt, front rear axle carrier rubber bushing to frame floor | Stage 1 | Nm | 80 | 80 |
| Stage 2 | ∠° | 90 | 90 | ||
| BA35.10-P-1002-01M | Self-locking bolt, rear axle carrier rear rubber bushing to frame floor | Stage 1 | Nm | 80 | 80 |
| Stage 2 | ∠° | 90 | 90 | ||
| BA35.10-P-1008-01M | Bolt, stop to longitudinal member | Nm | 35 | 35 |
REAR AXLE CARRIER
| Number | Designation | Model 221 with code Z07/Z07+Z19 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA35.10-P-1001-01O | Self-locking bolt, front rear axle carrier rubber bushing to frame floor | Stage 1 | M12X1.5 | Nm | 80 |
| M14X1.5 | Nm | 140 | |||
| Stage 2 | ∠° | 90 | |||
| BA35.10-P-1002-01O | Self-locking bolt, rear axle carrier rear rubber bushing to frame floor | Stage 1 | M12X1.5 | Nm | 80 |
| M14X1.5 | Nm | 140 | |||
| Stage 2 | ∠° | 90 | |||
| BA35.10-P-1008-01O | Bolt, stop to longitudinal member | Nm | 35 |