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

Model 205 

MODIFICATION NOTES

03.12.2018 If necessary, apply cavity preservation to rear axle carrier, added. Operation step 26  
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Shown on MODEL 205 with ENGINE 651 

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Fig 1: Complete Rear Axle Components Location - Model 205
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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 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 205 with code 489 (AIRMATIC) AH32.22-P-1000-02LW
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Shift transmission into position N or neutral.    
2 Secure vehicle on vehicle lift.   AR00.60-P-0100CW
3 Vent pressure in AIRMATIC system using vehicle diagnosis system. Model 205 with code 489 (AIRMATIC)  
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS     AD00.00-P-2000-04B
4 Perform power disconnect of high-voltage onboard electrical system. Model 205.012/013/047/053/054/147/212/213/247/253 AR54.10-P-1150LW
5 Remove rear wheels.   AR40.10-P-1102A
6 Remove longitudinal member panels. Model 205.4 AR88.80-P-6000LW
7 Release left and right underfloor paneling in area of stop plates (6).   AR61.30-P-1001LW
8 Remove trim (1). If installed.  
9 Remove diagonal struts. Model 205.4  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, rear diagonal strut to spare wheel well/body *BA61.10-P-1008-01L 
10 Remove rear muffler. Model 205  
    Model 205 with engine 264 AR49.10-P-4952MRI
    Model 205 with engine 654 AR49.10-P-4952OLI
    Model 205 with engine 177 AR49.10-P-4952MNA
    Model 205 with engine 274.9, 276 AR49.10-P-4952LW
    Model 205 with engine 626 AR49.10-P-4952ORB
    Model 205 with engine 651 AR49.10-P-7100LWB
11 Remove propeller shaft from rear axle differential, swivel to one side and fix in place on vehicle.   AR41.10-P-0050LW
12 Remove brake caliper with connected brake hoses and hang to one side free of tension. IMPORTANT The coupling housing for the brake pad wear sensor must be removed from the right brake caliper.
IMPORTANT The electrical connections on the actuator motors of the electric parking brake must be detached.
AR42.10-P-0080LW
13 Remove rear shock absorbers.   AR32.25-P-0110LW
14 Remove bolts (3) from rpm sensors. TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, rpm sensor to wheel carrier *BA42.30-P-1001-02K 
15 Remove right and left screws (2).    
16 Remove brackets (4) at right and left with rpm sensors and electric lines, let them hang down at one side and fix in place.    
17.1 Remove rear axle springs. Model 205 except code 489 (AIRMATIC) AR32.20-P-0230LW
17.2 Remove air suspension bellows. Model 205 with code 489 (AIRMATIC) AR32.22-P-1500LW
18 Unclip electric lines from holders for level sensors. If installed.  
19 Disconnect electrical connectors from level sensors and hang electric lines to one side. If installed.  
20 Remove screws (5) from stop plates (6). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, stop plate to body *BA35.10-P-1003-01H 
21 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
22 Unscrew screws (7) of front elastomer bearings 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 
23 Remove screws (8) of rear elastomer bearings. NOTES
Do not use an impact wrench. Otherwise, the threads will be damaged.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Clean thread in frame floor assembly using compressed air only, and check or 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 
24 Lower rear axle (9) until the electrical connector of the electronic locking differential is accessible. Model 205.386/387/486/487  
25 Disconnect electrical connector of electronic locking differential. Model 205.386/387/486/487  
26 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 
27 Install in the reverse order    
MEASURING Measure     
28 Perform chassis alignment.   AR40.20-P-0200LW
REAR AXLE CARRIER

Number Designation Model 205
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 205
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 205
BA35.10-P-1003-01H Bolt, stop plate to body Nm 35
REAR AXLE RPM SENSOR

Number Designation Model 205
BA42.30-P-1001-02K Bolt, rpm sensor to wheel carrier Nm 8
FRAME FLOOR ASSEMBLY

Number Designation Model 205
BA61.10-P-1008-01L Bolt, rear diagonal strut to spare wheel well/body Nm 70
REPAIR MATERIALS

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