CL 500 (215.375) V8-5.0L (113.960) (2000)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
AR35.30-P-0620I Remove/Install Rear Axle Shaft
Remove/Install Rear Axle Shaft
- with screwed rear axle shafts
Shown On Model 220 With Airmatic
Remove/Install
1
Remove twelve-point collared nut (12) from rear axle shaft (37)
2
Remove rear wheel
3.1 Remove right muffler
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For removal of the right rear axle shaft (37), see removing the exhaust system
3.2 Remove exhaust pipe at flange.
4
Remove rear axle shafts (37) from connecting flange
CAUTION: To prevent wheel bearing damage the vehicle must not be moved on its wheels with the rear axle shaft (37) removed.
NOTE: Bring the rear axle shaft (37) into a position which is roughly horizontal, push together and remove downwards at an angle from the
connecting flange.
CAUTION:
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Installation: Replace self-locking bolts and shims
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Lightly oil bolts at thread and bolt head contact surface.
5
Pull rear axle shaft (37) out of the rear axle shaft flange and remove
CAUTION:
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Do not damage rubber sleeves or rotor for speed sensor.
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If the rear axle shaft is difficult to remove then press rear axle shaft out of rear axle shaft flange
Inspecting
6
Check constant velocity joints, boots and end cover for leaks and damage
NOTE:
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If outer constant velocity joint is defective then replace complete rear axle shaft.
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If the inner constant velocity joint is defective, boots and end covers are damaged or leaking, replace the appropriate parts, see
removing/installing inner constant velocity joint or boots on the rear axle shaft
7
Install in the reverse order.