Remove/install complete rear axle - AR35.10-P-0010NKB

MODEL 117, 156, 176, 242, 246 

Shown on model 246 without code M005 (4MATIC) 

Fig 1: Complete Rear Axle Remove/Install Components (1 Of 3)

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Model 242 

Fig 2: Complete Rear Axle Remove/Install Components (2 Of 3)

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Shown on model 246 without code M005 (4MATIC) 

Fig 3: Complete Rear Axle Remove/Install Components (3 Of 3)

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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 self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	Notes on bolted connections with self tapping screws		AH00.00-P-0007-01SF
	Notes on repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A
	Remove/install
1	Secure vehicle on vehicle lift		AR00.60-P-0100CW
2	Remove underfloor paneling (1)		AR61.30-P-1001NKB
3	Remove rear muffler (2)	Model 117, 156, 176, 242, 246 with engine 270	AR49.10-P-4952MT
		Model 117, 156, 176 with engine 133	AR49.10-P-7100MTA
		Model 176, 246 with engine 607	AR49.10-P-7100ORA
		Model 117, 156, 176, 246 with engine 651	AR49.10-P-7100OLB
	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
4	Remove heat shield (17)	Model 242 with engine 270
5	Remove cover (3)	Model 242 with engine 270
6	Dismantle brake caliper, place to one side and fix in place		AR42.10-P-0080NKB
7	Unscrew nut (4) on right trailing arm (5) and place bracket with sensor linkage to one side	Model 117, 156, 176, 242, 246 with code 614 (Bi-xenon headlamps) Model 117, 156, 176, 242, 246 with code 615 (Bi-xenon headlamps with active light function) Model 117, 156, 176, 242, 246 with code 618 (Bi-xenon headlamps) Model 117, 156, 176, 242, 246 with code 621 (Intelligent Light System (left-hand traffic)) Model 117, 156, 176, 242, 246 with code 622 (Intelligent Light System)
8	Detach left and right rear axle rpm sensors (L6/3, L6/4) and place to one side	Bolt, rpm sensor to rear axle shaft flange	*BA42.30-P-1001-02F
9	Remove rear springs		AR32.20-P-0230NKB
10	Detach shock absorbers from spring control arms		AR32.25-P-0110NKB
11	Detach drive shaft from rear axle differential	Model 117, 156, 176, 246 with code M005 (4MATIC)
			AR41.10-P-0050-18MTA
12	Detach electrical connection from all-wheel drive solenoid valve and unclip electrical lines	Model 117, 156, 176, 246 with code M005 (4MATIC)
			AR35.31-P-0520MTA
13	Prop up and secure or lash rear axle (6) using lifting platform and major assembly holding device
	000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount		WS01.00-P-0092B
	000 588 03 62 00 Lifting platform		WS01.00-P-0091A
14	Remove bolt for trailing arms (5) to frame floor assembly		AR35.20-P-0100NKB
15	Remove bolt (7) of rear axle (6) to frame floor assembly	Thread in the frame floor assembly must be recut and blown out.
		Bolt, rear axle carrier to frame floor assembly	*BA35.10-P-1001-01Q
16	Remove screws/bolts (8) of rear axle (6) to frame floor assembly	Thread in the frame floor assembly must be recut and blown out. Note installation position of bracket (9) to underfloor paneling (1).
		Bolt, rear axle carrier to frame floor assembly	*BA35.10-P-1001-01Q
17	Lower and remove rear axle (6)	Make sure that the shock absorbers do not get stuck in the spring control arms when lowering the rear axle (6) n.
18	Install in the reverse order
19	Perform wheel alignment check		AR40.20-P-0200NKB