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

MODEL 204, 207 

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Axle Shaft Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 204.041
G10000119Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 204.041 

NOTES Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
NOTES Notes on repair work on suspension components   AH00.00-P-0100-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Secure vehicle on vehicle lift   AR00.60-P-0100CW
2 Detach rear complete wheel    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE AP40.10-P-4050CW
3 Detach collar nut (12) from rear axle shaft (37)   AR35.30-P-0115-01TX
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Install new collar nut (12).  
Collar nut, rear axle shaft to rear axle shaft flange *BA35.30-P-1001-01J 
4 Raise wheel carrier (7) using telescopic lifter and transmission platform until rear axle shaft (37) is almost horizontal INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Tighten bolted connections of torque strut, camber strut and thrust arm (5, 2, 3) as well as the tie rod (4) when in ready-to-drive condition.  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Self-locking nut, camber strut to wheel carrier *BA35.20-P-1002-02I 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Self-locking nut, strut rod to wheel carrier *BA35.20-P-1002-03I 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Self-locking nut, tie rod to wheel carrier *BA35.20-P-1001-04I 
IMPORTANT Self-locking nut, thrust arm to wheel carrier *BA35.20-P-1002-05G 
5 Detach camber strut (2), torque strut (5), tie rod (4) and thrust arm (3) from wheel carrier (7) INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Screw on the threaded connections loosely.  
6 Unclip electrical line of left rear axle rpm sensor (L6/3) or electrical line of right rear axle rpm sensor (L6/4) from bracket (6) on hub/wheel carrier (7) and bracket on wheel arch    
7 Unclip electrical line of brake wear sensor from bracket (6) on wheel carrier (7) and bracket on wheel arch When removing the rear axle shaft (37) on vehicles with brake wear sensor  
8 Unclip electrical line of rear damping valve unit from bracket (6) on wheel carrier (7) and bracket on wheel arch MODEL 204, 207
with CODE 483 (ADVANCED AGILITY package)
 
9 Lower wheel carrier (7) INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Raise wheel carrier (7) using telescopic lifter and transmission platform until rear axle shaft (37) is almost horizontal.  
10 Fold down wheel carrier (7) and pull rear axle shaft (37) out of rear axle shaft flange SPECIAL TOOL Extraction and insertion tool Figure
SPECIAL TOOL Bracket Figure
If the rear axle shaft (37) is firmly seated in rear axle shaft flange:

Press rear axle shaft (37) out of rear axle shaft flange.
 
  AR35.30-P-0115-03SX
11 Pry rear axle shaft (37) out of rear axle differential (50) IMPORTANT Do not  position an assembly lever on the protection ring (37a). Support the assembly lever on the rear axle differential (50) using a socket wrench.  
12 Take out rear axle shaft (37) INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Replace locking ring (37o) on inner spline profile.  
INSPECT Check     
13 Check constant velocity joints and axle boots for damage If constant velocity joint is damaged:

Replace rear axle shaft (37).
If axle boot is damaged:

Replace axle boot.
 
  AR35.30-P-0661P 
14 Check side radial shaft sealing ring in rear axle differential (50) for damage and leakage If damaged or leaking:

Replace side radial shaft sealing ring.
 
MODEL 204
with CODE 700 (Technology Local Content China)
AR35.31-P-0545CWC 
MODEL 204
without CODE 700 (Technology Local Content China)
MODEL 207
AR35.31-P-0545CW 
15 Install in the reverse order    
16 Check oil level in rear axle differential (50) and correct, if necessary MODEL 204.377
with CODE P98 (Black Series)
AR35.31-P-0520-03QBS
MODEL 204 (except 204.377) with CODE 700 (Technology Local Content China) AR35.31-P-0520-03CWC
MODEL 204 (except 204.377) without CODE 700 (Technology Local Content China)
without CODE P98 (Black Series)
MODEL 207
AR35.31-P-0520-03SX
FLUID SPECIFICATION
MODEL 204 (except 204.077/277/377)
with CODE 700 (Technology Local Content China)
*BF35.31-P-1002-01T 
FLUID SPECIFICATION
MODEL 204 (except 204.077/277/377)
without CODE 700 (Technology Local Content China)
MODEL 204.077/277
MODEL 204.377
with CODE B25 (AMG Track Package)
with CODE P98 (Black Series)
MODEL 204.377
with CODE P98 (Black Series)
without CODE B25 (AMG Track Package)
MODEL 204.377
without CODE B25 (AMG Track Package)
without CODE P98 (Black Series)
MODEL 207
*BF35.31-P-1001-01T 
Assembly cleaner *BR00.45-Z-1028-04A 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.31-P-1006-02H 
MODEL 204
with CODE P98 (Black Series)
 
Loctite 272 sealing adhesive *BR00.45-Z-1102-02A 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.31-P-1002-02H 
MODEL 204
with CODE 700 (Technology Local Content China)
MODEL 204
with CODE P98 (Black Series)
MODEL 204
without CODE 700 (Technology Local Content China)
without CODE P98 (Black Series)
MODEL 207
 
Sealant, Omnifit 100H (50 g) *BR00.45-Z-1061-01A 
Loctite 7063 cleaning spray (150 ml) *BR00.45-Z-1046-04A 
SPECIAL TOOL Electrical connection kit Fig 4
SPECIAL TOOL Record plug Fig 5
17 Perform wheel alignment check MODEL 204 AR40.20-P-0200CW
MODEL 207 AR40.20-P-0200EW
TIE ROD

Number Designation MODEL 204 MODEL 207
BA35.20-P-1001-04I Self-locking nut, tie rod to wheel carrier Stage 1 Nm 50 50
Stage 2 ∠° 90 90
CAMBER STRUT

Number Designation MODEL 204 MODEL 207
BA35.20-P-1002-02I Self-locking nut, camber strut to wheel carrier M12 Stage 1 Nm 50 50
Stage 2 ∠° 90 90
STRUT ROD

Number Designation MODEL 204 MODEL 207
BA35.20-P-1002-03I Self-locking nut, strut rod to wheel carrier M12 Stage 1 Nm 50 50
Stage 2 ∠° 90 90
THRUST ARM

Number Designation MODEL 204 MODEL 207
BA35.20-P-1002-05G Self-locking nut, thrust arm to wheel carrier M12 Stage 1 Nm 50 50
Stage 2 ∠° 90 90
REAR AXLE SHAFT

Number Designation MODEL 204 MODEL 207
BA35.30-P-1001-01J Collar nut, rear axle shaft to rear axle shaft flange self-locking Nm 350 350
not self-locking Stage 1 Nm 170 170
Stage 2 ∠° 45 45
REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING

Number Designation MODEL 204 except CODE 700/P98 MODEL 204 with CODE P98
BA35.31-P-1002-02H Oil filler screw of rear axle differential Nm 50 50
REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING

Number Designation MODEL 204, 212.1 with CODE 700 MODEL 207
BA35.31-P-1002-02H Oil filler screw of rear axle differential Nm 60 50
REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING

Number Designation MODEL 204 with CODE P98
BA35.31-P-1006-02H Banjo bolt for oil line to threaded chuck Stage 1 Nm 5
Stage 2 ∠° 90
REAR AXLE GEAR

Number Designation MODEL 204 (except 204.077/277/377) without CODE 700 (Technology Local Content China) MODEL 204.077/277, MODEL 204.377 except CODE B25/P98
BF35.31-P-1001-01T Filling capacity Rear axle differential 187 FE, Ø 187 mm Liter 0, 95 -
Specification Universal hypoid gear oils (specification 235.7). MB 235.7/235.74 FE hypoid gear oil A 001 989 33 03/Mobilube FE/FE Plus 75W-85 -
Rear axle differential 200 FE, Ø 200 mm Liter 1, 1 -
Specification Universal hypoid gear oils (specification 235.7). MB 235.7/235.74 FE hypoid gear oil A 001 989 33 03/Mobilube FE/FE Plus 75W-85 -
Rear axle differential 215 FE, Ø 215 mm Liter 1, 2 1, 2
Specification Universal hypoid gear oils (specification 235.7). MB 235.7/235.74 FE hypoid gear oil A 001 989 33 03/Mobilube FE/FE Plus 75W-85 Hypoid gear oils (Specification 235.61). MB 235.61 AMG hypoid gear oil A 001 989 52 03 10
REAR AXLE GEAR

Number Designation MODEL 204.377 with CODE P98, except CODEB25 MODEL 204.377 with CODE B25 and CODE P98
BF35.31-P-1001-01T Filling capacity Rear axle differential 187 FE, Ø 187 mm Liter - -
Specification - -
Rear axle differential 200 FE, Ø 200 mm Liter - -
Specification - -
Rear axle differential 215 FE, Ø 215 mm Liter 1, 2 1, 35
Specification Hypoid gear oils (Specification 235.61). MB 235.61 AMG hypoid gear oil A 001 989 52 03 10 Hypoid gear oils (Specification 235.61). MB 235.61 AMG hypoid gear oil A 001 989 52 03 10
REAR AXLE GEAR

Number Designation MODEL 207
BF35.31-P-1001-01T Filling capacity Rear axle differential 187 FE, Ø 187 mm Liter 0, 95
Specification Universal hypoid gear oils (specification 235.7). MB 235.7/235.74 FE hypoid gear oil A 001 989 33 03/Mobilube FE/FE Plus 75W-85
Rear axle differential 200 FE, Ø 200 mm Liter 1, 1
Specification Universal hypoid gear oils (specification 235.7). MB 235.7/235.74 FE hypoid gear oil A 001 989 33 03/Mobilube FE/FE Plus 75W-85
Rear axle differential 215 FE, Ø 215 mm Liter 1, 2
Specification Universal hypoid gear oils (specification 235.7). MB 235.7/235.74 FE hypoid gear oil A 001 989 33 03/Mobilube FE/FE Plus 75W-85
REAR AXLE GEAR

Number Designation MODEL 204 (except 204.077/277/377) with CODE 700 (Technology Local Content China)
BF35.31-P-1002-01T Filling capacity Rear axle differential 200 C, Ø 200 mm Liter 1, 0
Specification Universal hypoid gear oils (specification 235.7). MB 235.7/235.74 FE hypoid gear oil A 001 989 33 03/Mobilube FE/FE Plus 75W-85
Fig 2: Identifying Bracket (210 589 01 40 00)
G10000120Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 3: Identifying Extraction And Insertion Tool (210 589 03 43 00)
G10000121Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 4: Identifying Electrical Connection Kit (220 589 05 99 00)
G10000122Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 5: Identifying Record Plug (129 589 00 91 00)
G10000123Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1028-04A Assembly cleaner -
BR00.45-Z-1046-04A Loctite 7063 cleaning spray (150 ml) A 001 986 71 71 10
BR00.45-Z-1061-01A Sealant, Omnifit 100H (50 g) A 002 989 23 71
BR00.45-Z-1102-02A Loctite 272 sealing adhesive Henkel Loctite
www.loctite.com