Sprinter 3500 L5-2.7L DSL Turbo (2004)
Axle Bearing: Service and Repair
AXLE BEARINGS/SEALS
REMOVAL
1. Remove rear axle shaft.
2. With a punch and hammer straighten locking ring (Fig. 7).
3. Loosen bearing nut with Wrench 9279 (Fig. 8).
NOTE: Bearing nut with groove on left rear axle shaft has a left hand thread. Bearing nut without groove on right rear axle shaft has a right hand
thread. To dismantling insert two wheel mounting bolts into the axle shaft and clamp in a vise.