Rear Axle, Drive Shafts - Removal, Replacement And Installation

• Center Differential (Aw50/51 AWD; 2003-2009)
  • Bushings Final Drive Housing, Replacing
    • Notes
    • Removal
      • Removing The Rear Section Of The Exhaust System
      • Removing The Propeller Shaft
      • Removing The Anti-Roll Bar
      • Removing The Cable Harness
      • Removing The Final Drive Housing
      • Removing The Front Bushing From The Final Drive Housing
      • Marking The Bushing And Final Drive Housing
    • Installation
      • Notes
      • Installing The Front Bushing In The Final Drive Housing
      • Replacing The Rear Bushings In The Final Drive housing
      • Installing The Final Drive Housing
      • Installing The Cable Harness
      • Installing Anti-Roll Bar
      • Installing The Propeller Shaft
      • Installing The Rear Section Of The Exhaust System
  • Clutch (AOC), Replacing
    • Notes
    • Removal
      • Removing The Exhaust System And The Propeller Shaft
      • Removing The Active On Demand Coupling
    • Installation
      • Preparations For Installing The Active On Demand Coupling
      • Installing the Active on Demand Coupling
      • Filling and checking the oil in the Active on Demand Coupling
      • Lubrication transmission
        • Transmission, manual
        • Transmission, automatic
        • Other
        • Constant velocity joint boot, grease quantity
      • Installing The Propeller Shaft And The Exhaust system
  • Differential Electronic Module (DEM), Replacing
    • Notes
    • Preparatory Work
    • Removal
      • Removing The Differential Electronic Module (DEM)
      • Removing Components From The Active On Demand Coupling
    • Installation
      • Installing Relevant Components
      • Positioning The Sealing Panel In The Control Module
      • Installing The O-Ring
      • Installing The Control Module For The Active On Demand Coupling
  • Final Drive, Replacing
    • Notes
    • Removal
      • Preparations
      • Removing the rear wheels and the drive shaft screw
      • Removing The Rear Section Of The Exhaust System
      • Removing the propeller shaft
      • For cars with a vibration damper on the Active on Demand Coupling flange
      • Removing shock absorbers, lateral links and anti-roll bar links (both sides)
      • Removing track rods and control arms (both sides)
      • Removing the anti-roll bar
      • Removing the final drive from the rear axle member
      • Lowering the final drive
      • Replacing the final drive housing
      • Replacing the drive shaft/drive shaft seal
      • Installation
        • Notes
        • Preparations for the installation of the final drive
        • Installing the final drive
        • Installing the anti-roll bar on the rear axle member (both sides)
        • Installing control arms and track rods (both sides)
        • Installing shock absorbers, lateral links and anti-roll bar links (both sides)
        • Installing the propeller shaft
        • Filling and checking the oil in the final drive
        • Filling and checking the oil in the Active on Demand Coupling
        • Installing The Rear Section Of The Exhaust System
        • Installing the rear wheels. Tightening shock absorbers and lateral links
    • Flanged joint, assembling
      • Check
        • Conditions
        • Check
        • Procedure
  • Final Drive, Transferring Components
    • Notes
    • Removal
      • Notes
      • Removing The Active On Demand Coupling
      • Checking the Active on Demand Coupling
    • Installation
      • Notes
      • Installing the Active on Demand Coupling
      • Installing The Final Drive
  • Oil Pump Active On Demand Coupling (AOC), Replacing
    • Notes
    • Preparatory Work
    • Removal
      • Removing The Oil Pump
    • Installation
      • Installing The Oil Pump
      • Finishing
  • Pinion Seal Coupling (AOC), Replacing
    • Notes
    • Removal
      • Removing The Exhaust System And The Propeller Shaft
      • Removing The Flange
      • Removing The Seal
    • Installation
      • Installing The Seal
      • Installing The Flange
      • Installing The Propeller Shaft And The Exhaust System
  • Pinion Seal Final Drive, Replacing
    • Notes
    • Removal
      • Removing The Active On Demand Coupling
      • Removing The Pinion Seal
    • Installation
      • Installing The Pinion Seal
      • Refilling The Oil In The Final Drive Housing
      • Installing The Exhaust System
  • Temperature / Pressure Sensor Active On Demand Coupling, Replacing
    • Notes
    • Removal
      • Preparatory Work
      • Removing The Control Module
      • Removing Components From The Active On Demand Coupling
    • Installation
      • Installing Components
      • Components That Are Included In The Kit And Must Be Replaced
      • Installing The O-Ring
      • Installing The Control Module For The Active On Demand Coupling
• Center Differential (B5244T3, Aw50/51 AWD; 2002)
  • Active On Demand Coupling (AOC), Replacing
    • Notes
    • Removal
      • Removing The Exhaust System
      • Removing The Propeller Shaft
    • Installation
      • Preparations For Installing The Active On Demand Coupling
      • Installing the Active on Demand Coupling
      • Filling and checking the oil in the Active on Demand Coupling
      • Installing The Propeller Shaft
      • Installing The Exhaust System
  • Final Drive, Replacing
    • Notes
    • Removal
      • Preparations
      • Removing the rear wheels and the drive shaft screw
      • Removing The Rear Section Of The Exhaust System
      • Removing the propeller shaft
      • Removing shock absorbers, torque rods and anti-roll bar links (both sides)
      • Removing track rods and trailing arms (both sides)
      • Removing the anti-roll bar
      • Removing the final drive from the rear axle member
      • Lowering the final drive
      • Replacing the final drive housing
      • Replacing the drive shaft/drive shaft seal
    • Installation
      • Notes
      • Preparations for the installation of the final drive
      • Installing the final drive
      • Installing the anti-roll bar on the rear axle member (both sides)
      • Installing trailing arms and track rods (both sides)
      • Installing shock absorbers, torque rods and anti-roll bar links (both sides)
        • Notes
        • Installing the propeller shaft
        • Filling and checking the oil in the final drive
        • Filling and checking the oil in the Active on Demand Coupling
        • Installing the rear section of the exhaust system
        • Installing the rear wheels. Tightening shock absorbers and torque rods
  • Final Drive, Transferring Components
    • Notes
    • Removal
      • Removing Drive Shafts
      • Removing The Final Drive
      • Removing The Active On Demand Coupling
      • Checking The Active On Demand Coupling
    • Installation
      • Installing The Active On Demand Coupling
      • Installing The Active On Demand Coupling And The Final Drive On The Mobile jack
  • Pinion Seal Final Drive, Replacing
    • Notes
    • Removal
      • Removing The Active On Demand Coupling
      • Removing The Pinion Seal
    • Installation
      • Installing The Pinion Seal
      • Refilling The Oil In The Final Drive Housing
      • Installing The Exhaust System
  • Pinion Seal For The Clutch (AOC), Replacing
    • Notes
    • Removal
      • Removing The Exhaust System
      • Removing The Propeller Shaft
      • Removing The Flange
      • Removing The Seal
    • Installation
      • Installing The Seal
      • Installing The Flange
      • Installing The Propeller Shaft
      • Installing The Exhaust System
  • Replacing The Bushings For The Final Drive Housing
    • Notes
    • Removing The Rear Section Of The Exhaust System
    • Removing The Propeller shaft
    • Detaching The Anti-Roll Bar
    • Detaching The Final Drive Housing
    • Removing The Front Bushing From The Final Drive Housing
    • Installing The Front Bushing In The Final Drive housing
    • Replacing The Rear Bushing In The Final Drive Housing
    • Installing The Final Drive Housing
    • Installing The Anti-Roll bar
    • Installing The Propeller Shaft
    • Installing The Rear Section Of The Exhaust System
  • Replacing The Oil Filter For The Active On Demand Coupling
    • Notes
    • Removal
      • Removing The Control Module
    • Installation
      • Installing The Control Module
  • Replacing The Oil Filter For The Clutch (AOC)
    • Notes
    • Removal
      • Notes
      • Removing The Oil Filter
    • Installation
      • Installing The Oil Filter
  • Replacing the oil pump for the Active on Demand Coupling
    • Notes
    • Removal
      • Removing Oil Pump
    • Installation
      • Installing The Oil Pump
• Center Differential (M66 AWD; 2004-2007)
  • Bushings Final Drive Housing, Replacing
  • Clutch (AOC), Replacing
  • Differential Electronic Module (DEM), Replacing
  • Final Drive, Replacing
  • Final Drive, Transferring Components
  • Oil Pump Active On Demand Coupling (AOC), Replacing
  • Pinion Seal Coupling (AOC), Replacing
  • Pinion Seal Final Drive, Replacing
  • Temperature / Pressure Sensor Active On Demand Coupling, Replacing
• Center Differential (TF-80SC AWD; 2006-2007)
  • Bushings Final Drive Housing, Replacing
  • Clutch (AOC), Replacing
  • Differential Electronic Module (DEM), Replacing
  • Final Drive, Replacing
  • Final Drive, Transferring Components
  • Oil Pump Active On Demand Coupling (AOC), Replacing
  • Pinion Seal Coupling (AOC), Replacing
  • Pinion Seal Final Drive, Replacing
  • Temperature / Pressure Sensor Active On Demand Coupling, Replacing
• Drive Shaft, CV Joint (B5204T5, Aw55-50/51SN; 2004-2007)
  • Boot, Half Shaft, Replacing
    • Notes
    • Disassembly
      • Notes
      • Remove The Boot
      • Check The Measurement
      • Tap Off The Constant Velocity Joint Housing
      • For Cleaning / Assembly And Greasing The Outer Joint, See Below
      • Replacing The Inner Boot: Remove The Clamps From The Inner Boot
      • Only Drive Shafts With Vibration Damper:
    • Brush The Drive Shaft Thoroughly With Soapy Water
    • Position The Shaft In A Vice
    • Cleaning / Checking The Outer Constant Velocity Joint
      • Mark The Outer Constant Velocity Joint Outer Ring, Ball Holder And Inner Ring
      • Remove The Ball Bearings
      • Remove The Ball Bearing Holder And The Inner Ring From The Shaft
      • Wash The Constant Velocity Joint Components Thoroughly
      • Install The Inner Ring In The Ball Holder
      • Lubricate The Constant Velocity Joint Thoroughly
      • Replace The Snap Ring
    • Reassembly
      • Install The New Boot / Boots On The Drive Shaft
      • Apply Grease In The Boot
      • Vent The Boot
      • Installing The Drive Shaft
      • Finishing
  • Drive Shaft Right, Replacing
    • Removal
      • Notes
      • Remove The Drive Shaft From The Gearbox
    • Installing The Drive Shaft
      • Install The Drive Shaft In The Gearbox
      • Align The Drive Shaft In The Hub And The Spring Strut In The Stub Axle
      • Adjust The Stub Axle To The Dimension Measured Prior To Removal
      • Installing Brake Components On The Stub Axle
  • Drive shaft left, replacing
    • Notes
    • Preparations
      • Removing brake components
      • Taking measurements
      • Preparations for removing the drive shaft
    • Remove the drive shaft from the transmission
    • Installing the drive shaft
      • Install the drive shaft in the transmission
      • Align the drive shaft in the hub and the spring strut in the wheel spindle
      • Adjust the wheel spindle to the dimension measured prior to removal
      • Installing brake components on the wheel spindle
  • Half Shaft, Left, Replacing
    • Notes
    • Removal
      • Notes
      • Remove The Drive Shaft From The Transmission
    • Install The Drive Shaft
  • Seal CV Joint Housing, Replacing
    • Removal
      • Preparations
      • Removing The Sealing Ring For The CV Joint Housing From The Wheel Spindle
    • Installation
      • Installing The Sealing Ring For The CV Joint Housing On The Wheel Spindle
      • Finishing
    • Drive Shaft Right, Replacing
  • Sealing Ring Drive Shaft/Differential, Replacing
    • Notes
    • Left-Hand Side
      • Preparatory Work
      • Removing The Differential Seals, Left-Hand side
    • Right-Hand Side
      • Preparatory Work
      • Removing The Differential Seals, Right-Hand Side
• Drive Shaft, CV Joint (B5234T3, Aw55-50/51SN; 2001-2004)
  • Boot, Half Shaft, Replacing
  • Drive Shaft Right, Replacing
  • Half Shaft, Left, Replacing
  • Seal CV Joint Housing, Replacing
  • Sealing Ring Drive Shaft/Differential, Replacing
• Drive Shaft, CV Joint (B5244S, Aw55-50/51SN; 2001-2006)
  • Boot, Half Shaft, Replacing
  • Drive Shaft Right, Replacing
  • Half Shaft, Left, Replacing
  • Seal CV Joint Housing, Replacing
  • Sealing Ring Drive Shaft/Differential, Replacing
• Drive Shaft, CV Joint (B5244S6, Aw55-50/51SN; 2003-2006)
  • Boot, Half Shaft, Replacing
  • Drive Shaft Right, Replacing
  • Half Shaft, Left, Replacing
  • Seal CV Joint Housing, Replacing
  • Sealing Ring Drive Shaft/Differential, Replacing
• Drive Shaft, CV Joint (B5244T3, Aw50/51 AWD; 2002-2003)
  • Boot, Half Shaft, Replacing
  • Drive Shaft Right, Replacing
  • Half Shaft Seal Rear Final Drive Housing, Replacing
    • Notes
    • Removing Drive Shafts
    • Removing The Sealing Rings
    • Installing The Seals
    • Final Drive, Transferring Components
  • Half Shaft, Left, Replacing
  • Seal CV Joint Housing, Replacing
  • Seal Rings, Connecting Socket
    • Notes
    • Removal
      • Preparatory Work
      • Action For Worn Splines In Sleeve
      • Installing Tool
      • Removing The Connecting Socket
      • Removing The Sealing Ring From The Gearbox
      • Removing The Sealing Ring From The Connecting Socket
    • Installation
      • Installing The Connecting Socket
      • Installing The Sealing Ring For The Connecting Socket
      • Installing The Sealing Ring For The Differential
      • Finishing
  • Sealing Ring Drive Shaft/Differential, Replacing
• Drive Shaft, CV Joint (B5244T3, Aw55-50/51SN; 2001-2003)
  • Boot, Half Shaft, Replacing
  • Drive Shaft Right, Replacing
  • Half Shaft, Left, Replacing
  • Seal CV Joint Housing, Replacing
  • Sealing Ring Drive Shaft/Differential, Replacing
• Drive Shaft, CV Joint (B5244T5, Aw55-50/51SN; 2005-2009)
  • Boot, Half Shaft, Replacing
  • Drive Shaft Right, Replacing
  • Half Shaft, Left, Replacing
  • Seal CV Joint Housing, Replacing
  • Sealing Ring Drive Shaft/Differential, Replacing
• Drive Shaft, CV Joint (B5244T5, M66; 2005-2008)
  • Boot CV Joint Housing, Replacing
    • Notes
    • Removal
      • Notes
      • Removing The Boot
      • Checking The Dimension
      • Removing The CV Joint housing
      • Removing The Clamp From The Inner Boot (If The Boot Is Being Replaced)
    • Cleaning / Checking The Outer Constant Velocity Joint
      • Marking The Outer Ring For The Outer Constant Velocity Joint, Ball Holder And Inner Ring
      • Removing The Balls
      • Removing The Ball Holder And Inner Ring From The Drive Shaft
      • Cleaning Constant Velocity Joint Components
      • Installing The Inner Ring In The Ball Holder
      • Lubricating The Constant Velocity Joint
      • Replacing The Circlip
    • Installation
      • Installing The New Boots On The Drive Shaft
      • Greasing The Boot
      • Venting The Boot
      • Finishing
  • Drive Shaft Left, Replacing
    • Notes
    • Removal
      • Preparatory work
      • Removing the drive shaft from the wheel hub
      • Removing the drive shaft from the transmission
    • Installation
      • Installing the drive shaft in the transmission
      • Installing the sealing ring for the outer joint on the drive shaft
      • Installing the drive shaft and control arm
      • Checking the transmission fluid level
      • Installing other components
    • Oil Level, Checking
      • Notes
      • Introduction
      • Low Level (Topping Up)
      • High Level (Overfilling)
  • Drive Shaft Right, Replacing
    • Notes
    • Removal
      • Preparatory Work
      • Removing The Drive Shaft From The Transmission
    • Installation
      • Installing The Drive Shaft In The Transmission
      • Checking The Transmission Fluid Level
      • Installing Other Components
  • Seal CV Joint Housing, Replacing
  • Seal Drive Shaft, Replacing
    • Notes
    • Left-hand side
      • Preparatory Work
      • Removing The Drive Shaft Seal
      • Installing The Drive Shaft Seal
      • Installing The Drive Shaft
    • Right-hand side
      • Preparations
      • Removing The Drive Shaft Seal
      • Installing The Drive Shaft Seal
      • Installing The Drive Shaft
• Drive Shaft, CV Joint (B5254T2, Aw50/51 AWD; 2003-2009)
  • Boot, Half Shaft, Replacing
  • Drive Shaft Right, Replacing
  • Half Shaft Seal Rear Final Drive Housing, Replacing
  • Half Shaft, Left, Replacing
  • Seal CV Joint Housing, Replacing
  • Seal Rings, Connecting Socket
  • Sealing Ring Drive Shaft/Differential, Replacing
• Drive Shaft, CV Joint (B5254T2, Aw55-50/51SN; 2003-2009)
  • Boot, Half Shaft, Replacing
  • Drive Shaft Right, Replacing
  • Half Shaft, Left, Replacing
  • Seal CV Joint Housing, Replacing
  • Sealing Ring Drive Shaft/Differential, Replacing
• Drive Shaft, CV Joint (B5254T4, Aw50/51 AWD; 2004-2005)
  • Boot CV Joint Housing, Replacing
  • Drive Shaft Left, Replacing
  • Drive Shaft Right, Replacing
  • Half Shaft Seal Rear Final Drive Housing, Replacing
  • Seal CV Joint Housing, Replacing
  • Seal Rings, Connecting Socket
  • Sealing Ring Drive Shaft/Differential, Replacing
• Drive Shaft, CV Joint (B5254T4, M66 AWD; 2004-2007)
  • Boot CV Joint Housing, Replacing
  • Drive Shaft Left, Replacing
  • Drive Shaft Right, Replacing
  • Half Shaft Seal Rear Final Drive Housing, Replacing
  • Seal CV Joint Housing, Replacing
  • Seal Drive Shaft, Replacing
  • Sealing ring Connecting Socket Drive Shaft/Differential, Replacing
    • Notes
    • Preparatory Work
    • Action For Worn Splines In Sleeve
    • Installing Tool
    • Removing The Connecting Socket
    • Removing The Sealing Ring For The Connecting Socket
    • Removing The Drive Shaft Sealing ring
    • Installing The O-ring and sealing ring
    • Installing The Snap Ring And Connecting Socket
    • Finishing
• Drive Shaft, CV Joint (B5254T4, TF-80SC AWD; 2006-2007)
  • Boot CV Joint Housing, Replacing
    • Notes
    • Removal
      • Notes
      • Removing The Boot
      • Checking The Dimension
      • Removing The CV Joint Housing
      • Removing The Clamp From The Inner Boot (If The Boot Is Being Replaced)
    • Cleaning / Checking The Outer Constant Velocity Joint
      • Marking The Outer Ring For The Outer Constant Velocity Joint, Ball Holder And Inner Ring
      • Removing The Balls
      • Removing The Ball Holder And Inner Ring From The Drive Shaft
      • Cleaning Constant Velocity Joint Components
      • Installing The Inner Ring In The Ball Holder
      • Lubricating The Constant Velocity Joint
      • Replacing The Circlip
    • Installation
      • Installing The New Boots On The Drive Shaft
      • Greasing The Boot
      • Venting The Boot
      • Finishing
  • Drive Shaft Left, Replacing
    • Notes
    • Removal
      • Preparatory Work
      • Removing The Drive Shaft From The Wheel Hub
      • Removing The Drive Shaft From The Transmission
    • Installation
      • Notes
      • Installing The Drive Shaft In The Transmission
      • Installing The Sealing Ring For The Outer Joint On The Drive Shaft
      • Installing The Drive Shaft And Control Arm
      • Checking The Transmission Fluid Level
      • Installing Other Components
  • Drive Shaft Right, Replacing
    • Notes
    • Removal
      • Preparatory Work
      • Removing The Drive Shaft From The Gearbox
    • Installation
      • Notes
      • Installing The Drive Shaft In The Gearbox
      • Checking The Gearbox Fluid Level
      • Installing Other Components
  • Half Shaft Seal Rear Final Drive Housing, Replacing
  • Seal CV Joint Housing, Replacing
    • Removal
      • Preparations
      • Removing The Sealing Ring For The CV Joint Housing From The Stub Axle
    • Installation
      • Installing The Sealing Ring For The CV Joint Housing On The Stub Axle
      • Finishing
  • Sealing Ring Drive Shaft/Differential, Replacing
    • Notes
    • Removal
      • Preparations
      • Removing The Seal Ring
    • Installation
      • Installing The Seal Ring
  • Sealing Rings Connecting Socket, Replacing
    • Notes
    • Removal
      • Removing Bevel Gear
      • Removing Circlip
      • Removing Sealing Ring
    • Installation
      • Installing Sleeve
      • Installing Seals
      • Installing Circlip
      • Installing The Angle Gear
      • Checking The Oil Level
• Half Shaft, CV Joint (B5204T5, M56; 2004-2007)
  • Boot, Half Shaft, Replacing
    • Notes
    • Removal
      • Notes
      • Removing The Boot
      • Checking The Dimension
      • Removing The Constant Velocity Joint Housing
      • Removing The Clamp From The Inner Boot (If The Boot Is Being Replaced)
    • Cleaning / Checking The Outer Constant Velocity Joint
      • Marking The Outer Ring For The Outer Constant Velocity Joint, Ball Holder And Inner Ring
      • Removing The Balls
      • Removing The Ball Holder And Inner Ring From The Drive Shaft
      • Cleaning Constant Velocity Joint Components
      • Installing The Inner Ring In The Ball Holder
      • Lubricating The Constant Velocity Joint
      • Replacing The Circlip
    • Installation
      • Installing New Boots On The Drive Shaft
      • Greasing The Boot
      • Venting The Boot
      • Finishing
  • Drive Shaft Left, Replacing
    • Notes
    • Removal
      • Preparations For Removing The Drive Shaft
      • Removing The Drive Shaft From The Hub
    • Installation
      • Installing The Drive Shaft In The Transmission
      • Aligning The Drive Shaft In The Hub And The Spring Strut In The Wheel Spindle
  • Half Shaft, Right, Replacing
    • Removal
      • Removing The Drive Shaft From The Transmission
    • Installation
      • Installing The Drive Shaft In The Transmission
  • Seal CV Joint Housing, Replacing
  • Seal, Drive Shaft, Replacing
    • Notes
    • Left-Hand Side
      • Preparatory Removal
      • Remove The Drive Shaft Seal
      • Install The Drive Shaft Seal
      • Install The Drive Shaft In The Transmission
    • Right-Hand Side
      • Preparations
      • Remove The Drive Shaft Seal
      • Install The Drive Shaft Seal
      • Install The Right Drive Shaft In The Transmission
• Half Shaft, CV Joint (B5234T3, M56; 2001-2004)
  • Boot, Half Shaft, Replacing
  • Drive Shaft Left, Replacing
  • Half Shaft, Right, Replacing
  • Seal CV Joint Housing, Replacing
  • Seal, Drive Shaft, Replacing
• Half Shaft, CV Joint (B5244S, M56; 2001-2006)
  • Boot, Half Shaft, Replacing
  • Drive Shaft Left, Replacing
  • Half Shaft, Right, Replacing
  • Seal CV Joint Housing, Replacing
  • Seal, Drive Shaft, Replacing
• Half Shaft, CV Joint (B5244T3, M56; 2001-2003)
  • Boot, Half Shaft, Replacing
  • Drive Shaft Left, Replacing
  • Half Shaft, Right, Replacing
  • Seal CV Joint Housing, Replacing
  • Seal, Drive Shaft, Replacing
• Half Shaft, CV Joint (B5254T2, M56; 2003-2007)
  • Boot, Half Shaft, Replacing
  • Drive Shaft Left, Replacing
  • Half Shaft, Right, Replacing
  • Seal CV Joint Housing, Replacing
  • Seal, Drive Shaft, Replacing