Remove/Install Rear Axle Wheel Carrier - AR35.20-P-0115MFA
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Model 118, 177, 243, 247
with code U55 (Multi-link axle)
MODIFICATION NOTES
| 12.07.2022 | Remove nut (13), pull out screw (14), detach lower spring link (15) from wheel carrier (1), and guide out rear axle shaft. | Operation step 11.1. |
Fig 1: Rear Axle Wheel Carrier Components Location - Model 118 With Code U55 (Shown On Model 177.0 Except Code M005)
Shown on model 177.0 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
Shown on model 177.0 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
| 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 injury . Moving parts can pinch, crush or, in extreme cases even sever extremities. | No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area of mechanical components when moving components. | AS00.00-Z-0009-01A | |
| Risk of injury caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts | Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts. Deburr repair panels. |
AS00.00-Z-0017-01A | |
| Notice | Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process | AH00.00-P-0020-01A | |
| Notice | Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts | AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA | |
| Notice | Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge | AH54.00-P-0001-01A | |
| Notes on repair work on suspension components | AH00.00-P-0100-01A | ||
| Remove/install | |||
| 1 | Remove screw connecting rear axle shaft to wheel bearing. | Model 118, 177, 243, 247 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) with code U55 (Multi-link axle) |
*BA35.30-P-1001-01P |
| 2 | Remove left rear or right rear brake disk and fasten left or right brake caliper to vehicle free of tension. | Do not twist the brake hose, and make sure that it is routed correctly. Otherwise, there will be damage to the brake hose. Do not stretch, crush or kink the brake hose. Otherwise, there will be damage to the brake hose. |
AR42.10-P-0220MFA |
| 3 | Unclip cover (16) from spring link (15) and remove. | ||
| 4 | Remove left rear axle rpm sensor (L6/3) or right rear axle rpm sensor (L6/4). | AR42.30-P-0716MFA | |
| 5 | Unclip electrical wiring harness with bracket (2) from wheel carrier (1) using a suitable tool and place to one side. | Do not stretch, crush or kink the wiring harness. This will result in damage to the wiring harness and can impair its function. |
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| 6 | Remove rear axle shaft flange. | AR35.20-P-0130MFA | |
| Check | |||
| 7 | Check brake cover plate (17) for damage. | If there is a problem, ↓ Replace brake cover plate (17). Bolt, brake cover plate to wheel carrier |
*BA42.10-P-1004-06K |
| 8 | Remove nut (3), pull-out screw (4) and remove camber strut (5) from wheel carrier (1). | *BA35.20-P-1002-02I | |
| 9 | Remove nuts (6, 9), pull-out screws (7) and remove trailing arm (8) from wheel carrier (1). | Nut, torsion bar linkage to wheel carrier |
*BA32.35-P-1003-03A |
| *BA35.15-P-1001-02H | |||
| 10 | Remove nut (10), pull-out screw (11) and remove tie rod (12) from wheel carrier (1). | *BA35.20-P-1002-04N | |
| 11.1 | Remove nut (13), pull out screw (14), detach lower spring link (15) from wheel carrier (1), and guide out rear axle shaft. | Model 118, 177, 243, 247 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) with code U55 (Multi-link axle) wheel carrier |
*BA35.20-P-1002-01D |
| 11.2 | Remove nut (13), pull-out screw (14) and remove lower spring link (15) from wheel carrier (1). | Model 118, 177, 243, 247 with code U55 (Multi-link axle) except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/ all-wheel drive) wheel carrier |
*BA35.20-P-1002-01D |
| 12 | Install in the reverse order. | ||
| Wheel alignment check | |||
| 13 | Perform chassis alignment. | AR40.20-P-0200MFA |
REAR AXLE STABILIZER BAR
| Number | Designation | Model 118, 177, 247 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA32.35-P-1003-03A | Nut, torsion bar linkage to wheel carrier | M10 | Stage 1 | Nm | 45 |
| Stage 2 | ∠° | 45 | |||
REAR AXLE TRAILING ARM
| Number | Designation | Model 243 | Model 118, 177, 247 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA35.15-P-1001-02H | Bolt, trailing arm to wheel carrier | M10 | Stage 1 | Nm | 40 | 40 |
| Stage 2 | ∠° | 45 | 45 | |||
SPRING LINK
| Number | Designation | Model 118, 177, 243, 247 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA35.20-P-1002-01D | Self-locking nut, spring control arm to wheel carrier | Stage 1 | Nm | 50 |
| Stage 2 | ∠° | 90 | ||
CAMBER STRUT
| Number | Designation | Model 118, 177, 243, 247 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA35.20-P-1002-02I | Self-locking nut, camber strut to wheel carrier | M12 | Stage 1 | Nm | 50 |
| Stage 2 | ∠° | 90 | |||
TIE ROD
| Number | Designation | Model 243 | Model 118, 177, 247 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA35.20-P-1002-04N | Nut, tie rod to wheel carrier | Stage 1 | Nm | 50 | 50 |
| Stage 2 | ∠° | 90 | 90 | ||
REAR AXLE SHAFT
| Number | Designation | Model 118, 177, 243, 247 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA35.30-P-1001-01P | Bolt, rear axle shaft to wheel bearing | M14 | Stage 1 | Nm | 100 |
| Stage 2 | ∠° | 45 | |||
BRAKE DISKS, BRAKE COVER PLATE
| Number | Designation | Model 243 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA42.10-P-1004-06K | Bolt, brake cover plate to wheel carrier | M6 | Nm | 20 |