(Remove/Install Complete Rear Axle - AR35.10-P-0010LWX)
Model 253 (except 253.992/993)
Shown on model 253 with engine 651
Shown on model 253 with engine 276.8
| 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 on handling, transport and storage of composite brake disks | AH42.10-P-9406-12LF | ||
| Notes on handling, transport and storage of ceramic brake disks | AH42.10-P-9406-13A | ||
| Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process | AH00.00-P-0020-01A | ||
| Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts | AH00.00-N-0001-01A | ||
| Notes on safety-relevant components | AH00.00-Z-0019-01A | ||
| Notes on repair work on suspension components | AH00.00-P-0100-01A | ||
| Notes on AIRmatic | Model 253 (except 253.992/993) with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) |
AH32.22-P-1000-02LW | |
| Remove/install | |||
| 1 | Perform power disconnect of high-voltage on-board electrical system. | Model 253.311/353/354/911/953/954 | AR54.10-P-1150LVH |
| 2 | Shift transmission to position N or neutral. | ||
| 3 | Switch off ignition and store transmitter key outside of transmission range (min. 2 m). | ||
| 4 | Raise vehicle and fix in place on vehicle lift. | AR00.60-P-1006A | |
| 5 | Remove rear wheels. | AR40.10-P-1102A | |
| 6 | Release left and right underfloor paneling in area of stop plates (6). | Model 253 (except 253.992/993) with engine 177, 264, 274, 276, 642, 651 | AR61.30-P-1001LW |
| 7 | Remove trim (1). | Model 253 with engine 642, 651, 654 | |
| 8 | Remove bracket (12). | Model 253 with engine 642, 651, 654 | |
| 9 | Remove rear muffler. | Model 253 (except 253.992/993) | |
| Model 253 with engine 177 | AR49.10-P-4952MNG | ||
| Model 253 with engine 274.9, 276.8, 642, 651.9 | AR49.10-P-4952RF | ||
| 10 | Remove propeller shaft from rear axle differential, hang to one side and fix in place. | AR41.10-P-0050LWX | |
| 11 | Remove brake caliper with connected brake hoses and hang to one side free of tension. | AR42.10-P-0080LW | |
| 12 | Remove rear shock absorbers. | AR32.25-P-0110LW | |
| 13 | Remove right and left screws (3). | *BA42.30-P-1001-02K | |
| 14 | Remove right and left screws (2). | ||
| 15 | Remove brackets (4) at right and left with RPM sensors and electric lines, let them hang down at one side and fix in place. | ||
| 16.1 | Remove rear axle springs. | Model 253 (except 253.992/993) except code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) |
AR32.20-P-0230LW |
| 16.2 | Remove air suspension bellows. | Model 253 (except 253.992/993) with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) |
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| Model 253.388/389/988/989 with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) |
AR32.22-P-1500LWX | ||
| Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989/992/993) with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) |
AR32.22-P-1500LW | ||
| 17 | Unclip electric lines from holders for level sensors. | Model 253 (except 253.992/993) with code 459 (DYNAMIC BODY CONTROL suspension with adjustment damping) Model 253 (except 253.992/993) with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) |
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| 18 | Disconnect electrical connectors from level sensors and hang electric lines to one side. | Model 253 (except 253.992/993) with code 459 (DYNAMIC BODY CONTROL suspension with adjustment damping) Model 253 (except 253.992/993) with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) |
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| 19 | Remove screws (5) from stop plates (6). | *BA35.10-P-1003-01H | |
| 20 | Position lifting platform with mount on rear axle (9) and secure with tensioning strap. | ||
| 000 588 03 62 00 Lifting platform | WS01.00-P-0091A | ||
| 21 | Unscrew screws (7) of front elastomer bearings and remove stop plates (6). | *BA35.10-P-1001-01H | |
| 22 | Remove screws (8) of rear elastomer bearings. | *BA35.10-P-1002-01H | |
| 23 | Lower rear axle (9) until the electrical connector of the electronic locking differential is accessible. | Model 253.388/389/988/989 | |
| 24 | Disconnect electrical connector of electronic locking differential. | Model 253.388/389/988/989 | |
| 25 | Lower rear axle (9). | If not, ↓ perform cavity preservation. |
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| AR35.10-P-0010-03A | |||
| 000 588 01 72 00 Sealing and corrosion protection gun | WS97.00-N-0002B | ||
| Cavity preservation (free of solvents), 1 liter | *BR00.45-Z-1003-05A | ||
| 26 | Install in the reverse order. | ||
| Measure | |||
| 27 | Perform chassis alignment. | AR40.20-P-0200LW |
REAR AXLE CARRIER
| Number | Designation | Model 253 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA35.10-P-1001-01H | Self-locking bolt securing front decoupling element of rear axle carrier to frame floor assembly | Stage 1 | Nm | 100 |
| Stage 2: Loosen | ∠° | 180 | ||
| Stage 3 | Nm | 100 | ||
| Stage 4 | ∠° | 90 | ||
REAR AXLE CARRIER
| Number | Designation | Model 253 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA35.10-P-1002-01H | Self-locking bolt securing rear decoupling element of rear axle carrier to frame floor assembly | Stage 1 | Nm | 100 |
| Stage 2: Loosen | ∠° | 180 | ||
| Stage 3 | Nm | 100 | ||
| Stage 4 | ∠° | 90 | ||
REAR AXLE CARRIER
| Number | Designation | Model 253 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA35.10-P-1003-01H | Bolt, stop plate to body | Nm | 35 |
REAR AXLE RPM SENSOR
| Number | Designation | Model 253 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA42.30-P-1001-02K | Bolt, RPM sensor to wheel carrier | Nm | 8 |
REPAIR MATERIALS
| Number | Designation | Order number |
|---|---|---|
| BR00.45-Z-1003-05A | Cavity preservation (free of solvents), 1 liter | A 000 986 72 70 10 |