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

MODEL 221 With inserted rear axle shafts 

MODEL 216 

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Axle Shaft Components
G07541874Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 2: Identifying Rear Axle Shaft, Protective Ring And Differential
G07541875Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
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 parts will be affected    
1 Move parking brake into the assembly position using STAR DIAGNOSIS    
2 Secure vehicle on vehicle lift   AR00.60-P-0100SX
3 Remove rear wheel    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE Remove/install wheels   AP40.10-P-4050SX
4 Remove twelve-point collar nut (12) from rear axle shaft (37)   AR35.30-P-0115-01SX 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.30-P-1001-01I 
    SPECIAL TOOL *220589010900
5 Detach rear axle brake caliper   AR42.10-P-0080SX
6 Remove brake disc   AR42.10-P-0220SX
7 Detach rear brake cable from wheel carrier (7)   AR42.20-P-0525SX
8 Detach rpm sensor (L6/3 or L6/4) from wheel carrier (7); to do this, remove bolt (10) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA42.30-P-1001-02I 
9 Detach stabilizer bar link rod (6V) from wheel carrier (7) Vehicles with AIRmatic  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *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 IMPORTANT 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   AR42.20-P-0530SX
12 Detach brake cover plate (8) Vehicles without top protection
IMPORTANT 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 IMPORTANT Bolt on camber strut loosely.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 216 *BA35.20-P-1002-02H 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 221 without top protection *BA35.20-P-1003-02A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 221 with maximum protection, code Z07 *BA35.20-P-1004-02A 
14 Detach tie rod (4) from wheel carrier (7). INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Bolt on tie rod loosely.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 216 *BA35.20-P-1001-04H 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 221 *BA35.20-P-1001-04C 
15 Detach thrust arm (3) from wheel carrier (7) INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Bolt on thrust arm loosely.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 216 *BA35.20-P-1002-05F 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 221 without top protection except model 221.176/179 *BA35.20-P-1002-05A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 221.176/179 without top protection *BA35.20-P-1003-05A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 221.176 with maximum protection, code Z07 *BA35.20-P-1004-05A 
16 Detach torque strut (5) from wheel carrier (7) INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Bolt on torque strut loosely  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.20-P-1001-03H 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *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  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *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
NOTES 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-0115-03SX 
    SPECIAL TOOL *210589034300
    SPECIAL TOOL *210589014000
19 Lever rear axle shaft (37) out of rear axle center assembly (50) IMPORTANT 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 IMPORTANT Install new retaining ring (37o) on inner splined profile.  
INSPECT Checking     
21 Check constant velocity joints and rubber boots IMPORTANT If the constant velocity joint is defective, the rear axle shaft (37) must be completely replaced.
If damaged or leaking:
↓
Replace constant velocity joint or rubber boot on rear axle shaft.
AR35.30-P-0661P 
22 Check radial sealing ring on side of rear axle differential (50) If damaged or leaking:
↓
Replace new radial sealing ring on side of rear axle differential.
AR35.31-P-0545SX 
23 Install in the reverse order    
24 Check oil level in rear axle center assembly (50) and correct if necessary   AR35.31-P-0520-03SX 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.31-P-1002-02G 
    FLUID SPECIFICATION *BF35.31-P-1001-01S 
      *BR00.45-Z-1061-01A 
      *BR00.45-Z-1046-04A 
25 Perform wheel alignment check   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
    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
      Stage 2 ∠° 90
    M14 Stage 1 Nm 80
      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
    Stage 2 ∠° 90 - 90
BA35.20-P-1004-02A Bolt, camber strut to wheel carrier Stage 1 Nm - 230 -
    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
      Stage 2 ∠° 90 90
    M14 Stage 1 Nm 80 80
      Stage 2 ∠° 90 90
BA35.20-P-1002-03H Self-locking nut, torque strut to wheel carrier M12 Stage 1 Nm 40 40
      Stage 2 ∠° 90 90
    M14 Stage 1 Nm 80 80
      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
    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
    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
      Stage 2 ∠° 90
    M14 Stage 1 Nm 80
      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 Nm 40 - -
      ∠° 90 - -
BA35.20-P-1003-05A Self-locking nut, thrust arm to wheel carrier   Nm - - 80
      ∠° - - 90
BA35.20-P-1004-05A Bolt, thrust arm to wheel carrier   Nm - 230 -
      ∠° - - -
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 -
        Stage 2 ∠° 45 -
    not self-locking M29 Stage 1 Nm - 150
        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 -
        Stage 2 ∠° 45 -
    not self-locking M29 Stage 1 Nm - 150
        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 -
        Stage 2 ∠° -
    not self-locking M29 Stage 1 Nm 390
        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
    Specifications for service products Sheet BB00.40-P-0235-07A BB00.40-P-0235-07A
    Rear axle differential 215FE, 215 mm dia. Liters 1.2 1.2
    Specifications for service products Sheet BB00.40-P-0235-07A BB00.40-P-0235-07A
    Rear axle differential 240FE, 240 mm dia. Liters 1.6 1.6
    Specifications for service products Sheet BB00.40-P-0235-07A BB00.40-P-0235-07A
    Rear axle differential 240V, 240 mm dia. Liters - 1.9
    Specifications for service products Sheet   BB00.40-P-0235-07A
Fig 3: Identifying Wrench Socket (220 589 01 09 00)
G07507896Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 4: Identifying Extraction And Insertion Tool (210 589 03 43 00)
G07514758Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 5: Identifying Bracket (210 589 01 40 00)
G07514759Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
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