Sprinter 3500 L5-2.7L DSL Turbo (2004)
7. Place axle shaft through the hole in Plate 9277 and position the assembly in a press (Fig. 16).
8. Press tapered roller bearing onto rear axle shaft as far as the stop.
CAUTION: In order to avoid damaging the bearing, the outer race must be turned while pressing on.
9. Screw on bearing nut and tighten nut with Wrench 9279 to 500 Nm (369 ft. lbs.).
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.
10. Bend locking ring with a hammer and punch at both grooves in the bearing nut (Fig. 17).
NOTE: The grooved nut must be locked in both directions of rotation.
11. Install sealing ring onto roller bearing race (Fig. 17).
12. Install rear axle shaft.
