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

Model 213.088/089/288/289 

Fig 1: Rear Axle Components Location - Model 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 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 repair work on suspension components   AH00.00-P-0100-01A
  Notes on AIRmatic Model 213.088/089/288/289 with code 489 (AIRMATIC) AH32.22-P-1000-02LW
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Shift transmission to N position.    
2 Secure vehicle on vehicle lift.   AR00.60-P-0100CW
3 Vent pressure in AIRMATIC system using vehicle diagnosis system.    
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS     AD00.00-P-2000-04B
4 Switch off ignition and store transmitter key outside of transmission range (min. 2 m).    
5 Remove brake caliper with connected brake hoses and hang to one side free of tension.   AR42.10-P-0080LW
6 Remove propeller shaft (1) from rear axle differential, hook up to one side and fix in place.   AR41.10-P-0050LW
7 Remove rear shock absorbers.   AR32.25-P-0110LW
8 Remove screws (13, 14) and hook up bracket (12) with electric lines (15) to one side.    
9 Unscrew bolts (10). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, RPM sensor to wheel carrier *BA42.30-P-1001-02K 
10 Remove brackets (2) with rear axle RPM sensors (L6/3, L6/4) and electric lines (4, 15), hook up to one side and fix in place.    
11 Remove air suspension bellows. Model 213.088/089/288/289 with code 489 (AIRMATIC) AR32.22-P-1500MNE
12 Unclip electric lines from holders of rear level sensors (B22/7, B22/10).    
13 Disconnect electrical connectors (20) from rear level sensors (B22/7, B22/10) and hook up electric lines to one side.    
14 Separate electrical connection (16).    
15 Unclip electric line (17) from rear axle differential.    
16 Unclip electric lines (18) from rear axle carrier.    
17 Remove screws (5) from stop plates (6). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, stop plate to body *BA35.10-P-1003-01H 
18 Position lifting platform with mount on rear axle (7) and secure with tensioning strap.    
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 03 62 00 Lifting platform   WS01.00-P-0091A
19 Unscrew screws (8) 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 
20 Unscrew screws/bolts (9). 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 
21 Lower rear axle (7) until the electrical connector of the electronic locking differential is accessible.    
22 Disconnect electrical connector of automatic locking differential.    
23 Lower rear axle (7). INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Check whether cavity preservation has been 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
REPAIR MATERIALS

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