C 240 Wagon (203.261) V6-2.6L (112.912) (2003)
Differential Mount: Service and Repair
AR35.10-P-0040P Remove/Install Front and Rear Rubber Mount of Rear Axle Mount
AR35.10-P-0040P Remove/Install Front and Rear Rubber Mount of Rear Axle Mount
DANGER:
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Risk of fatal accident from vehicle slipping or toppling off the lift platform
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Align vehicle between the columns of the lifting platform and position the four support plates at the lifting platform support points
specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
CAUTION: Installation Replace self-locking nuts and bolts.
1
Remove rear wheels
2
Detach underbody panel (131)
NOTE:
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Avoid bending side member cover panels any more than absolutely necessary.
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Unscrew the four rear plastic nuts of the longitudinal member paneling (131a) and press down paneling.
3
Remove torsion bar (6)
NOTE: Unbolt from connecting rods at bottom of torsion bar.
4
Unbolt fuel filter (115) from bracket
NOTE: Do not disconnect fuel lines.
5
Remove exhaust heat shield (105c)
NOTE: Raise front part and remove rear part.
6
Unscrew retaining bolts for propeller shaft intermediate bearing (106a)
7
Disconnect propeller shaft (106) from rear axle center assembly at flange
NOTE:
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The flexible coupling remains on the propeller shaft
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Secure propeller shaft
8
Support rear axle center assembly
9
Unscrew front and rear rear axle mounting bolts (1c, 1d) on one side
NOTE: Installation: recut thread on frame floor with tap