Remove/Install Complete Rear Axle - AR35.10-P-0010GWX

Model 463.234 

as of model year 2013 up to model year 2019 with code ZQ0 (G 500 4x4 ²  ) 

Model 463.255 

as of model year 2013 up to model year 2019 

with code MUK2 (USA or Canada vehicle model designation) 

with code ZQ0 (G 500 4x4 ²  ) 

Model 463.274 

as of model year 2013 up to model year 2019 with code LQ0 (G650 Landaulet) 

Fig 1: Complete Rear Axle Components Location - Model 463.255 Up To Model Year 2019 With Codes MUK2 & ZQ0

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	Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Risk of poisoning  from swallowing brake fluid. Risk of injury  from skin and eye contact with brake fluid	Only pour brake fluid into suitable and appropriately marked containers. Wear protective clothing and eye protection when handling brake fluid.	AS42.50-Z-0001-01A
	Risk of accident  when commissioning the vehicle due to a lack of braking effect when the service brake is operated for the first time after repair work.	Before starting the engine, actuate brake pedal several times until pressure is built up and maintained in the brake system.	AS42.50-Z-0002-01A
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	Brake fluid notes		AH42.50-P-0001-01A
	Remove
1	Remove complete wheels from rear axle (1)	Model 463.234 as of model year 2016 up to model year 2019 with code ZQ0 (G 500 4x42 )	AR40.10-P-1100GWX
2	Drain oil from rear axle (1) into a suitable container	If the rear axle (1) is being disassembled.
3	Unscrew nuts (3) and disconnect propeller shaft (2) from rear axle (1)		AR41.10-P-0050GW
4	Fasten propeller shaft (2) to frame and secure against it falling down
5	Detach brake lines (15) from bracket (14)
6	Seal exposed connections with plugs	The hydraulic fluid reservoir for the brake fluid must not be allowed to run empty. Otherwise difficulties may be encountered when bleeding. Record plug	Fig 2
7	Detach brake lines (15) and electrical line (16) for RPM sensor (18) from rear axle (1)
8	Remove differential lock shift cylinder (10) of rear axle (1)	Model 463.234 as of model year 2016 up to model year 2019 with code ZQ0 (G 500 4x42 ) The electrical line and the hydraulic line remain connected.	AR35.40-P-9131GW
9	Place differential lock shift cylinder (10) to one side with lines connected and secure to prevent it from falling
10	Remove axle breather from rear axle (1)
11	Cut cable tie (19) and detach electrical line (16) for RPM sensor (18) from suspension strut support	This instruction must be carried out on both sides.
12	Unscrew bolt (17), pull RPM sensor (18) out of rear axle (1) and place to one side	This instruction must be carried out on both sides.
13	Remove retaining bracket (6) for left level sensor (7) of rear axle (1)
14	Place linkage of left level sensor (7) of rear axle (1) to one side
15	Unscrew retaining clamp (8)	This instruction must be carried out on both sides.
16	Detach brake cable of parking brake (9) from brake caliper and from rear axle (1)	This instruction must be carried out on both sides.
17	Detach screw clamp (4) of brake cable of parking brake (9) from trailing arm (5)	This instruction must be carried out on both sides.
18	Slacken nut (13) of trailing arm (5)	Model 463.234 as of model year 2016 up to model year 2019 with code ZQ0 (G 500 4x42 ) The trailing arms (5) remain on the vehicle This instruction must be carried out on both sides.	AR35.20-P-0100GW
19	Support rear axle (1) from below and secure to prevent it from falling down
	000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount		WS01.00-P-0092B
	000 588 10 62 00 Support plate		WS26.00-P-3309B
20	Counterhold nuts and unscrew bolts (11) with suspension compressed
21	Remove transverse control arm (12)
22	Unscrew bolts (20) and detach suspension struts (21) from rear axle (1)	This instruction must be carried out on both sides.
23	Detach trailing arm (5) from rear axle (1)		AR35.20-P-0100GW
24	Pull out rear axle (1) towards the rear	Two helpers required.
	Check
25	Check elastomer bearings of trailing arms (5)	If a problem arises
		↓
		Replace elastomer bearings of trailing arms (5)
26	Check elastomer bearing of transverse control arm (12)	If a problem arises	AR35.15-P-0101GW
		↓
		Replace elastomer bearing of transverse control arm (12)
	Install
27	Push rear axle (1) under vehicle from the rear and position in installation location under frame
	000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount		WS01.00-P-0092B
	000 588 10 62 00 Support plate		WS26.00-P-3309B
		Two helpers required.
28	Lower vehicle or raise rear axle (1) until trailing arms (5) can be attached without tilting
	000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount		WS01.00-P-0092B
	000 588 10 62 00 Support plate		WS26.00-P-3309B
29	Attach trailing arm (5) to rear axle (1) and tighten nut (13)	It must be ensured that the elastomer bearings are positioned correctly.	AR35.20-P-0100GW
30	Attach suspension struts (21) to rear axle (1) with bolts (20)	This instruction must be carried out on both sides.
		Bolt, shock absorber to rear axle	*BA32.25-P-1001-03E
31	Lower vehicle or raise rear axle (1) until bolts (11) can be installed without tilting
	000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount		WS01.00-P-0092B
	000 588 10 62 00 Support plate		WS26.00-P-3309B
32	Attach transverse control arm (12) and fit nuts on bolts (11) on frame and on rear axle (1)	The nuts on the bolts (11) may only be tightened when the vehicle is standing on its wheels and the weight is resting on the rear axle (1).
33	Attach screw clamp (4) of brake cable of parking brake (9) to trailing arm (5)	This instruction must be carried out on both sides.
34	Attach brake cable of parking brake (9) to brake caliper and to rear axle (1)	This instruction must be carried out on both sides.
35	Screw on retaining clamp (8)	This instruction must be carried out on both sides.
36	Attach left level sensor linkage (7) with retaining bracket (6) to trailing arm (5)
37	Install RPM sensor (18) in rear axle (1) and tighten with bolt (17)	This instruction must be carried out on both sides. Self-locking bolt, RPM sensor to rear axle	*BA42.30-P-1001-02J
38	Attach electrical line (16) for RPM sensor (18) to suspension strut support	The cable tie (19) must always be replaced. This instruction must be carried out on both sides.
39	Attach axle breather to rear axle (1)	The sealing rings must always be replaced.
40	Install differential lock shift cylinder (10) of rear axle (1)		AR35.40-P-9131GW
41	Attach brake lines (15) and electrical line (16) for RPM sensor (18) to rear axle (1)
42	Remove stop plug and attach brake lines (15) to bracket (14)	Brake line to brake hose	*BA42.10-P-1001-04B
		Record plug	Fig 2
43	Attach propeller shaft (2) to rear axle (1) and tighten nuts (3)		AR41.10-P-0050GW
44	Fill rear axle with oil	If the rear axle (1) is being disassembled or if there is no oil in the rear axle.
		Model 463.234 as of model year 2016 up to model year 2019 with code ZQ0 (G 500 4x42 )	AP35.10-P-3510G
45	Bleed brake system		AR42.10-P-0010GW
46	Install wheel and tire assemblies on rear axle		AR40.10-P-1100GWX
47	Tighten nuts on bolts (11) of transverse control arm (12) on frame and on rear axle (1)	Nut, transverse control arm to frame	*BA35.15-P-1003-02A
		Nut, transverse control arm to axle	*BA35.15-P-1004-02A
	Check
48	Check and adjust parking brake on roller dynamometer	Adjust parking brake on roller dynamometer	AR42.20-P-0550GWX
49	Perform function test on rear axle (1)

Fig 2: Identifying Record Plug (129 589 00 91 00)

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