Remove/Install Rear Axle Carrier Rear Elastomer Bearing - AR35.10-P-0046LW

Model 205 (except 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/486/487)

Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289)

Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989/992/993)

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Shown on model 205

Fig 1: Rear Axle Carrier Rear Elastomer Bearing Components Location - Model 253 (Except 253.388/389/988/989/992/993) (Shown On Model 205)

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Shown on model 205

	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
Notice	Notes on handling, transport and storage of composite brake disks		AH42.10-P-9406-12LF
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
	Notes on safety-relevant components		AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
	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 Dual Control/semi-active air suspension)	AH32.22-P-1001-02LWT
	Notes on AIRmatic	Model 205 (except 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/48 6/487) with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semiactive air suspension) Model 213 (except 213.050/064/088/089/264/288/289) with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semiactive air suspension) Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989/992/993) with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)	AH32.22-P-1000-02LW
	Remove/install
1	Shift transmission to position N or to idle.
2	Raise vehicle and fix in place on vehicle lift.		AR00.60-P-1006A
3	Release pressure from air suspension on rear axle (1) using vehicle diagnosis system.	Model 205 (except 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/48 6/487) with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semiactive air suspension) Model 213.0 (except 213.050/064/088/089) with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semiactive air suspension) Model 213.1 with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semiactive air suspension) Model 213.2 (except 213.264/288/289)
			AD00.00-P-2000-04B
4	Perform power disconnect of high-voltage onboard electrical system.	Model 213.016/050/053/054/216	AR54.10-P-1150LHV
		Model 205.012/013/047/053/054/147/212/213/247/25 3	AR54.10-P-1150LW
		Model 253.311/353/354/911/953/954	AR54.10-P-1150LVH
5	Remove rear wheels.		AR40.10-P-1102A
6	Remove diagonal struts.	Model 205.4 (except 205.486/487) Model 213.2 (except 213.264/288/289)
			AR61.10-P-5142LWP
7	Remove necessary components of exhaust system.	Model 205 (except 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/48 6/487) Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989/992/993)
		Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) with engine 256.9	AR49.10-P-4825MSA
		Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) with engine 256.9	AR49.10-P-4824MSA
		Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) with engine 264	AR49.10-P-4952MRH
		Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) with engine 656	AR49.10-P-4952OIB
		Model 205 (except 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/48 6/487) with engine 626	AR49.10-P-4952ORB
		Model 205 (except 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/48 6/487) with engine 264	AR49.10-P-4952MRI
		Model 205 (except 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/48 6/487) with engine 654	AR49.10-P-4952OLI
		Model 205 (except 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/48 6/487) with engine 274.9, 276	AR49.10-P-4952LW
		Model 205 (except 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/48 6/487) with engine 651	AR49.10-P-7100LWB
		Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989/992/993) with engine 274.9, 276.8, 642, 651.9	AR49.10-P-4952RF
		Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) with engine 274.9	AR49.10-P-4952MRD
		Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) with engine 642	AR49.10-P-4952OGW
		Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) with engine 654	AR49.10-P-4952OLC
		Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) with engine 276.8
		Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) with engine 276.8	AR49.10-P-4825MND AR49.10-P-4824MND
8	Remove propeller shaft from rear axle differential, place to one side and fix in place.	Model 205 (except 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/48 6/487) Model 213 (except 213.050/064/088/089/264/288/289)	AR41.10-P-0050LW
		Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989/992/993)	AR41.10-P-0050LWX
9	Unclip electric lines from holders for level sensors.	Model 205 (except 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/48 6/487), 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989/992/993) with code 459 (DYNAMIC BODY CONTROL suspension with adjustment damping) Model 205 (except 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/48 6/487) with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semiactive air suspension) Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) with code 459 (Steel suspension with adjustable damping) Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semiactive air suspension) Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989/992/993) with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)
10	Disconnect electrical connectors from level sensors and place electric lines to one side.	Model 205 (except 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/48 6/487), 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989/992/993) with code 459 (DYNAMIC BODY CONTROL suspension with adjustment damping) Model 205 (except 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/48 6/487) with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semiactive air suspension) Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) with code 459 (Steel suspension with adjustable damping) Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semiactive air suspension) Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989/992/993) with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)
11.1	Remove rear axle springs.	Model 205 (except 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/48 6/487) except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Model 213.0 (except 213.050/064/088/089) except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Model 213.1 except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989/992/993) except code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)
			AR32.20-P-0230LW
11.2	Remove air springs.	Model 205 (except 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/48 6/487) with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semiactive air suspension) Model 213 (except 213.050/064/088/089/264/288/289) with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semiactive air suspension) Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989/992/993) with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)
			AR32.22-P-1500LW
12	Remove shock absorbers from spring links.		AR32.25-P-0110LW
13	Support rear axle (1) using major assembly mount and mounting plate.
	000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount		WS01.00-P-0092B
	000 588 10 62 00 Support plate		WS26.00-P-3309B
14	Unscrew screws (7).	Do not use an impact wrench. Clean thread in frame floor assembly using compressed air only, and check or correct seating of threaded inserts. Self-locking bolt securing rear decoupling element of rear axle carrier to frame floor assembly	*BA35.10-P-1002-01H
15	Carefully lower rear axle (1) at rear.	Make sure that the brake hoses are not tensioned. Otherwise the brake hoses will be damaged. Do not tilt shock absorbers in the spring control arms.
16	Remove rear elastomer bearings (8).	Always replace rear elastomer bearings (8 in pairs.	AR35.10-P-0040-03LW )
		Lubricant, rubber assembly 1 l	*BR00.45-Z-1010-06A
		Hydraulic hose (complete)	Fig 5
		Hollow cylinder	Fig 4
		Hand pump	Fig 3
		Extraction and insertion tool	Fig 2
		Securing belt	Fig 6
17	Install in the reverse order.

REAR AXLE CARRIER

Number	Designation			Model 205	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	100
		Stage 2: Loosen	∠°	180	180
		Stage 3	Nm	100	100
		Stage 4	∠°	90	90

REAR AXLE CARRIER

Number	Designation			Model 253
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

Fig 2: Identifying Extraction And Insertion Tool (204 589 00 43 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Hand Pump (652 589 00 33 21)

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Fig 4: Identifying Hollow Cylinder (652 589 00 33 22)

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Fig 5: Identifying Hydraulic Hose (Complete) (652 589 00 33 23)

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Fig 6: Identifying Securing Belt (001 589 01 63 00)

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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1010-06A	Lubricant, rubber assembly 1 l	A 000 989 03 67