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

Model 290 

MODIFICATION NOTES

15.11.2022 Factual information and conditional continuation added. Step 5
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Shown on left rear brake caliper with code B07 (AMG - Ceramic brake system) 

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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
Notice  Notes on handling, transport and storage of composite brake disks   AH42.10-P-9406-12LF
Notice  Notes on handling, transport and storage of ceramic brake disks   AH42.10-P-9406-13A
Notice  Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process   AH00.00-P-0020-01A
Notice  Notes on AIR BODY CONTROL Model 290
with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)
AH32.22-P-1000-03LWO
Notice  Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
  Notes on repair work on suspension components   AH00.00-P-0100-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Shift transmission to N position.    
2 Secure vehicle on vehicle lift.   AR00.60-P-0100-01A
    SPECIAL TOOL Vehicle hoist securing tool Fig 1
3 Drain pressure in AIR BODY CONTROL system using vehicle diagnosis system. Model 290
with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)
 
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS     AD00.00-P-2000-06FR
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. Model 290
with code B06 (Silver brake calipers)
except code B07 (AMG - ceramic brake system)
Model 290
with code U69 (Brake calipers painted yellow)
except code B07 (AMG - ceramic brake system)
Model 290
with code U70 (red-painted brake callipers)
except code B07 (AMG - ceramic brake system)
AR42.10-P-0080FRX
    Model 290
with code B07 (AMG - ceramic brake system)
AR42.10-P-0080FRK
    NOTES
Do not stretch, crush or kink the brake hoses and brake lines.
This leads to damage to the brake hoses and brake lines, and it can impair their function.
 
    INSTALLATION NOTES
The brake line pieces (99) of the brake hoses must not be bent.
Replace the affected brake hoses with damaged brake line pieces (99) immediately.
 
    If brake line piece (99) is damaged,

Replace affected brake hose.
 
      AR42.10-P-0023FRX
6 Remove rear diagonal struts.   AR61.10-P-5142FRX
7 Remove propeller shaft (1) from rear axle differential, hook up to one side and fix in place.   AR41.10-P-0050MNI
8 Remove rear shock absorbers.   AR32.25-P-0110FRX
9 Unscrew screws (13, 14) and hook up holders (12) with electric lines (15) to one side.    
10 Remove screws (10). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, RPM sensor to wheel carrier *BA42.30-P-1001-02K 
11 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.    
12.1 Remove air suspension bellows. Model 290
with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)
AR32.22-P-2016FRX
12.2 Remove rear axle springs. Model 290
except code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)
AR32.20-P-0232FRX
13 Unclip electric lines from holders of rear level sensors (B22/7, B22/10).    
14 Disconnect electrical connectors (20) from rear level sensors (B22/7, B22/10) and hook up electric lines to one side.    
15 Separate electrical connection (16).    
16 Unclip electric line (17) from rear axle differential.    
17 Unclip electric lines (18) from rear axle carrier.    
18 Unscrew screws (5) from stop plates (6). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, stop plate to body *BA35.10-P-1003-01H 
19 Position lifting platform with mount on rear axle (7) and secure with tensioning strap.    
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 25 62 00 Lift table   WS01.00-P-0264A
20 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 
21 Remove screws (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 
22 Lower rear axle (7) until electrical connector of automatic locking differential is accessible.    
23 Disconnect electrical connector of automatic locking differential.    
24 Lower rear axle (7) completely.    
25 Install in the reverse order.    
26 Perform wheel alignment measurement.   AR40.20-P-0200FRX
REAR AXLE CARRIER

Number Designation Model 290
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 290
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 290
BA35.10-P-1003-01H Bolt, stop plate to body Nm 35
REAR AXLE RPM SENSOR

Number Designation Model 290
BA42.30-P-1001-02K Bolt, RPM sensor to wheel carrier Nm 8
Fig 1: Identifying Vehicle Hoist Securing Tool (171 589 01 31 00)
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