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

Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289) 

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Fig 1: Rear Axle Components Location - Model 213 (Except 213.088/089/288/289)
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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
  Notes on handling, transport and storage of composite brake disks   AH42.10-P-9406-12LF
  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 repair work on suspension components   AH00.00-P-0100-01A
  Notes on level control Model 213.2 (except 213.264/288/289) except code 489 (AIRMATIC) AH32.22-P-1001-02LWT
  Notes on AIRmatic Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/164/264/288/289) with code 489 (AIRMATIC) AH32.22-P-1000-02LW
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Shift transmission to position N or to idle.    
2 Secure vehicle on vehicle lift.   AR00.60-P-0100CW
3 Vent pressure in AIRMATIC system using vehicle diagnosis system. Model 213.0 (except 213.064/088/089), 213.1 with code 489 (AIRMATIC) Model 213.2 (except 213.288/289)  
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS     AD00.00-P-2000-04B
4 Perform disable for high-voltage on-board electrical system. Model 213.016/050/053/054/216 AR54.10-P-1150LHV
5 Remove rear wheels.   AR40.10-P-1102A
6.1 Release left and right underfloor paneling in area of stop plates (6). Model 213.0 (except 213.088/089), 213.1 AR61.30-P-1001LWE
6.2 Remove left and right underfloor paneling. Model 213.2 (except 213.288/289) AR61.30-P-1001LWE
7 Remove diagonal struts. TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 213.2 (except 213.288/289) Bolt, rear diagonal strut to spare wheel well/body *BA61.10-P-1008-01L 
8 Remove trim (1). If installed.  
9 Remove exhaust system. Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289)
Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289) with engine 254
AR49.10-P-7142MRV
    Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289) with engine 656 AR49.10-P-7142OIB
    Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289) with engine 274.9 AR49.10-P-7142MRD
    Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289) with engine 276.8
except code 598 (Gasoline particulate filter (OPF) with sensor system)
AR49.10-P-7142MND
    Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289) with engine 654 AR49.10-P-7142OLC
    Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289) with engine 642 AR49.10-P-7142OGW
10 Remove propeller shaft from rear axle differential, hang to one side and fix in place.   AR41.10-P-0050LW
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 Unscrew bolts (3). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, RPM sensor to wheel carrier *BA42.30-P-1001-02K 
14 Unscrew bolts (2).    
15 Remove holders (4) with RPM sensors and electric lines, hang to one side and fix in place.    
16.1 Remove rear axle springs. Model 213.0 (except 213.088/089), 213.1 except code 489 (AIRMATIC) AR32.20-P-0230LW
16.2 Remove air suspension bellows. Model 213.0 (except 213.088/089), 213.1 with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
Model 213.2 (except 213.288/289)
 
    Model 213.064/264 with code 489 (AIRMATIC) AR32.22-P-1500MNE
    Model 213.0 (except 213.064/088/089), 213.1 with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
Model 213.2 (except 213.264/288/289)
AR32.22-P-1500LW
17 Unclip electric lines at brackets of level sensors. If installed.  
18 Disconnect electrical connectors from level sensors and hang electric lines to one side. If installed.  
19 Remove screws (5) from stop plates (6). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, stop plate to body *BA35.10-P-1003-01H 
20 Position lifting platform with support (10) onto rear axle (9) and secure with tensioning strap.    
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 03 62 00 Lifting platform   WS01.00-P-0091A
21 Unscrew screws (7) and remove stop plates (6). NOTES Do not use an impact wrench.
Otherwise, the threads will be damaged.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Use compressed air to clean thread in frame floor assembly and check for correct seating of threaded inserts.
 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Self-locking bolt securing front decoupling element of rear axle carrier to frame floor assembly *BA35.10-P-1001-01H 
22 Remove bolts (8). NOTES Do not use an impact wrench.
Otherwise, the threads will be damaged.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Use compressed air to clean thread in frame floor assembly and check for correct seating of threaded inserts.
 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Self-locking bolt securing rear decoupling element of rear axle carrier to frame floor assembly *BA35.10-P-1002-01H 
23 Lower rear axle (9). INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Check, whether cavity preservation was performed on the rear axle carrier.
If not,

Perform cavity preservation.
 
      AR35.10-P-0010-03A 
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS   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 
24 Install in the reverse order    
MEASURING Measure     
25 Perform chassis alignment.   AR40.20-P-0200LW
REAR AXLE CARRIER

Number Designation Model 213
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 213
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 213
BA35.10-P-1003-01H Bolt, stop plate to body Nm 35
REAR AXLE RPM SENSOR

Number Designation Model 213
BA42.30-P-1001-02K Bolt, RPM sensor to wheel carrier Nm 8
FRAME FLOOR ASSEMBLY

Number Designation Model 213
BA61.10-P-1008-01L Bolt, rear diagonal strut to spare wheel well/body Nm 50
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1003-05A Cavity preservation (free of solvents), 1 liter A 000 986 72 70 10