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Remove/install rear rubber bushings for differential mount in rear axle carrier - AR35.10-P-0050SX

MODEL 216.371/373, 221.00/02/057/073/074/080/082/083/094/10/122/126/15/170/171/173/174/18/19 

MODEL 221.128 except CODE (Z07) Top protection 

MODEL 216.38/39 

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Axle Carrier Remove/Install Components
G10109863Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
MODIFICATION NOTES

25.6.10 Value changed: Self-locking nut, flex disk to rear propeller shaft or rear axle differential M12   *BA41.10-P-1002-01H 
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
NOTES Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge   AH54.00-P-0001-01A
NOTES Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
    NOTES 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 of the parts will be reduced.  
1 Shift gear into "N" position    
2 Switch off ignition IMPORTANT Do not remove ignition key, otherwise the transmission will be shifted into position "P".  
3 Secure vehicle on the lifting platform   AR00.60-P-0100SX
4 Remove exhaust system from flange connection back Vehicles with gasoline engine AR49.10-P-7100SX
Vehicles with diesel engine AR49.10-P-7100SXI
5 Detach propeller shaft (1) from rear axle differential (2)   AR41.10-P-0050-03SX
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Attach propeller shaft (1) to rear axle differential (2). AR41.10-P-0050-04SX
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA41.10-P-1002-01H 
CLEAN Clean     
6 Clean electrical connector and its surrounding area at controller unit (A13)    
7 Unlock and disconnect electrical connector on controller unit (A13)    
8 Remove controller unit (A13) from bracket (3)   AR42.20-P-0590SX
9 Remove left bolt (3a) from bracket (3). TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA42.20-P-1004-01K 
10 Support differential (2) with transmission jack and transmission plate and lash down securely    
11 Mark installation position of adjusting bush (4b) NOTES If the adjusting bush (4b) is installed twisted, it will cause a change in articulation angle at the propeller shaft (1) which will in turn cause drivetrain vibrations.  
12 Unscrew nut (4c) and pull bolt (4a) with adjusting bush (4b) out of the extension bracket TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.10-P-1004-01M 
13.1 Detach left and right exhaust rubber mounts (5) from rear axle carrier (6) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Engine 157, 272, 273, 276, 278 *BA49.10-P-1009-01Z 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Engine 629 *BA49.10-P-1006-01AA 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Engine 642 *BA49.10-P-1010-01V 
13.2 Detach exhaust rubber mount (5) from frame floor assembly TORQUE SPECIFICATION Engine 651 *BA49.10-P-1001-01AJ 
14 Remove bolts (7a) on left and right from front crossmember (7) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.10-P-1003-01M 
15 Lower rear axle differential (2), in doing so pull mechanical release cable (8) out of retaining clamps on tank funnel (9) NOTES Lower rear axle center assembly (2) by max. 250 mm. Do not kink or apply load to mechanical release cable (8) and parking brake cable (11), otherwise they will be damaged.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Observe installation position of manual release cable (8):
 
Refer to "Dismantle, mount mechanical release cable (8). AR42.20-P-0590-01SX
16 Remove spare tire well panel    
17 Press rear axle center assembly's (2) rear rubber mount (10) out of rear axle carrier (6).   AR35.10-P-0050-02SX
SPECIAL TOOL Fig 2
SPECIAL TOOL Fig 3
SPECIAL TOOL Figure
SPECIAL TOOL Figure
18 Install in the reverse order    
PARKING BRAKE

Number Designation Model 216 Model 221
BA42.20-P-1004-01K Bolt, bracket of electric parking brake control unit to front crossmember Nm 15 15
EXHAUST SYSTEM

Number Designation Engine 651 in model 221
BA49.10-P-1001-01AJ Bracket, exhaust rubber mount to body Nm 22
EXHAUST SYSTEM

Number Designation Engine 276 in model 221 Engine 278 in model 221 Engine 278 in model 216
BA49.10-P-1009-01Z Bolt, exhaust rubber mount to rear axle carrier Nm 22 22 22
EXHAUST SYSTEM

Number Designation Engine 273 in model 216 Engine 272 in model 221 Engine 273 in model 221
BA49.10-P-1009-01Z Bolt, exhaust rubber mount to rear axle carrier Nm 20 20 20
EXHAUST SYSTEM

Number Designation Engine 157 in model 216/221
BA49.10-P-1009-01Z Bolt, exhaust rubber mount to rear axle carrier Nm 20
EXHAUST SYSTEM

Number Designation Engine 642 in model 221
BA49.10-P-1010-01V Bolt, exhaust rubber mount to rear axle carrier Nm 20
EXHAUST SYSTEM

Number Designation Engine 629
BA49.10-P-1006-01AA Bolt, exhaust rubber mount to rear axle carrier or frame floor assembly Nm 20
REAR AXLE CARRIER

Number Designation Model 216 Model 221 except 221.176/179 with rear axle differential 240V
BA35.10-P-1003-01M Self-locking bolt, front crossmember to rear axle carrier Stage 1 Nm 50 50
Stage 2 ∠° 90 90
BA35.10-P-1004-01M Self-locking nut securing rear extension bracket to rear axle carrier Stage 1 Nm 100 100
Stage 2 ∠° 90 90
PROPELLER SHAFT

Number Designation Model 216 Model 221
BA41.10-P-1002-01H Self-locking nut, flex disk to rear propeller shaft or differential M12 Nm 68 68
Fig 2: Identifying Extraction And Insertion Tool (221 589 01 43 00)
G09976315Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 3: Identifying Hollow Piston Cylinder (001 589 51 33 00)
G09982299Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 4: Identifying Hand Pump (652 589 00 33 21)
G09982194Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 5: Identifying Hydraulic Hose (652 589 00 33 23)
G09982192Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA