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

MODEL 221.176 With bolted rear axle shafts 

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Axle Shaft Remove/Install Components

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	Remove/install
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1	Secure vehicle on vehicle lift		AR00.60-P-0100SX
2	Remove rear wheel
	Remove/install wheels		AP40.10-P-4050SX
3	Remove exhaust system from flange connection back	See: ↓
		Remove/install components of exhaust system.	AR49.10-P-7100SX
4	Unclip cover (15) of spring control arm and remove
5	Remove twelve-point collar nut from rear axle shaft (14)		AR35.30-P-0115-01SX
6	Position transmission jack and transmission platform on the wheel carrier and move rear axle shaft (14) into the horizontal position	Transmission jack 2.0-7.0 t Transmission plate for passenger cars and commercial vehicles
7	Detach rear axle shaft (14) at connecting flange (5)		*BA35.30-P-1002-01I
8	Remove rear axle shaft (14) upwards at an angle from the connecting flange (5)

REAR AXLE SHAFT

Number	Designation		Model 221 without code Z07/Z07+Z19 except model 221.179
BA35.30-P-1002-01I	Bolt, rear axle shaft to flange	Nm	100