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Lower front rear axle - AR35.10-P-0016RK

MODEL 231 with ENGINE 157, 276, 278 

MODIFICATION NOTES

17.12.14 Screw, stop plate on body MODEL 231 BA35.10-P-1003-01N

Shown on right side of vehicle underside 

Fig 1: Front Rear Axle Related Components - Shown On Right Side Of Vehicle Underside
G11128768Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
DANGER Risk of injury  to skin or eyes from hydraulic fluid spraying out under pressure. Risk of poisoning  from swallowing hydraulic fluid. Depressurize hydraulic system completely before starting any work on it. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses. AS00.00-Z-0013-01A
DANGER Risk of injury  caused by pinching or crushing when working on springs or spring bodies that are under tension Use only approved tensioning devices; additionally screen off hazardous area if necessary. Check special tools for damage and proper operation (visual inspection). Wear protective gloves. AS00.00-Z-0001-01A
DANGER 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
NOTES Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
NOTES Notes on bolted connections with self tapping screws   AH00.00-P-0007-01SF
NOTES Notes on fitting hydraulic lines and hoses   AH32.50-P-0001-02A
IMPORTANT Notes on Active Body Control suspension   AH32.50-P-0001-01LF
IMPORTANT Notes on repair work on suspension components   AH00.00-P-0100-01A
IMPORTANT Notes on Active Body Control suspension   AH32.50-P-0001-01N
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Shift transmission to neutral and release parking brake    
2 Switch off ignition    
3 Secure vehicle on vehicle lift   AR00.60-P-0100TX
4 Lift vehicle on vehicle lift   AR00.60-P-1000TX
5.1 Release pressure in Active Body Control system (ABC system) of rear axle Model 231.### ## up to 021273 with engine 157, 276, 278
with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))
NOTES
The area surrounding the separation point should be cleaned thoroughly before the ABC system is opened.
Otherwise minute particles of dirt in the hydraulic components can result in malfunctions and total failure of the ABC system.
AR32.50-P-0001-01N
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bleed screw on soldered fitting in hydraulic line *BA32.50-P-1001-02B 
5.2 Release pressure in Active Body Control system (ABC system) at rear axle using Star Diagnosis Model 231.### ## as of 021274 with engine 157, 276, 278
with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))
AR32.50-P-0001-01LF
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS     AD00.00-P-2000-04A
     
6 Slacken off threaded connections of propeller shaft center support bearing on frame floor assembly by 3 or 4 turns   AR41.10-P-0050RK
7 Detach propeller shaft (5) from rear axle differential (6) IMPORTANT The flexible coupling remains on the propeller shaft (5). AR41.10-P-0050RK
8 Support rear axle and lash down securely    
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount   WS01.00-P-0092B
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 10 62 00 Support plate   WS26.00-P-3309B
9 Detach electrical connections from left rear level sensor (B22/7) and right rear level sensor (B22/10)    
10 Unclip electrical lines of left rear rpm sensor (L6/3) and right rear rpm sensor (L6/4) from brackets (1) on wheel carriers    
11 Unclip electrical line of right rear brake wear sensor (S10/4) from bracket (1) on wheel carrier    
12 Remove bolts (2, 4) and remove stop plates (3) INSTALLATION NOTES
The thread in the frame floor assembly may on no account be recut. The bolts (2, 4) must always be replaced with new ones.
Otherwise the threads can get damaged.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Use new bolts (2, 4).
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Self-locking bolt of front elastomer bearing on rear axle carrier to frame floor assembly
*BA35.10-P-1001-01N 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, stop plate to body *BA35.10-P-1003-01N 
13 Lower the rear axle carrier (7) NOTES
Do not lower rear axle carrier (7) too much. Otherwise lines and components could get damaged.
 
14 Install in the reverse order    
DANGER Risk of injury  to skin or eyes from hydraulic fluid spraying out under pressure. Risk of poisoning  from swallowing hydraulic fluid. Depressurize hydraulic system completely before starting any work on it. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses. AS00.00-Z-0013-01A
15 Fill and bleed ABC system Model 231 with engine 157, 276, 278
with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))
AR32.50-P-0021SX
ACTIVE BODY CONTROL, LINES

Number Designation Model 231 with code 487
BA32.50-P-1001-02B Bleed screw on soldered fitting in hydraulic line M10 x 1 Nm 20
REAR AXLE CARRIER

Number Designation Model 231
BA35.10-P-1001-01N Self-locking bolt of front elastomer bearing on rear axle carrier to frame floor assembly Stage 1 Nm 80
Stage 2   Loosen
Stage 3 Nm 80
Stage 4 ∠° 90
REAR AXLE CARRIER

Number Designation Model 231
BA35.10-P-1003-01N Bolt, stop plate to body Nm 30