CLK 550 (209.372) V8-5.5L (273.967) (2008)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
AR35.30-P-0620P Remove/Install Rear Axle Shaft
Remove/install Rear Axle Shaft
- Slide-In Design
DANGER:
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Risk of death. Death may result if vehicle slips or topples from the lifting 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: See notes on self-locking nuts and bolts
1
Remove twelve-point collared nut (40) from rear axle shaft (37)
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the wheel bearing, do not move a vehicle on its wheels after the twelve-point collared nut has been
slackened.
NOTE: Installation: Replace twelve-point collar nut.
2
Remove rear wheel
3
Unscrew fixed brake caliper (111) from the rear axle
NOTE: Tie fixed caliper to body.
4
Remove torsion bar link rod (6k)
5
Unscrew left front rpm sensor (L6/1) or right front rpm sensor from wheel carrier (7)
6
Unscrew torque strut (3) from wheel carrier (7)
NOTE: Installation: The rear-axle shaft must be horizontal when tightening the nut
7
Unscrew camber strut (2) from wheel carrier (7)
NOTE: Installation: The rear-axle shaft must be horizontal when tightening the nut
8
Unscrew tie rod (4) from wheel carrier (7)
NOTE: Installation: The rear-axle shaft must be horizontal when tightening the nut