C 240 4MATIC Wagon (203.281) V6-2.6L (112.916) (2003)
Differential Mount: Service and Repair
AR35.10-P-0050P Remove/Install Rubber Mount For Center Assembly In Rear Axle
AR35.10-P-0050P Remove/Install Rubber Mount For Center Assembly In Rear Axle
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 lifting platform and position the four support plates below the support strong points specified by the
vehicle manufacturer.
CAUTION: Installation: Replace self-locking bolts and nuts.
1
Remove road wheels.
2
Remove exhaust system (105) at flange.
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Refer to Removing and installing exhaust system complete.
3
Remove exhaust heat shield (105c)
4
Unscrew retaining bolts from propeller shaft intermediate bearing (106a)
5
Disconnect propeller shaft (106) from rear axle center assembly at flange
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See Disconnect rear propeller shaft from rear axle center assembly.
NOTE:
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The flexible coupling remains on the propeller shaft.
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Tie propeller shaft as high as possible using wire.
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If the flexible coupling cannot be removed from the propeller shaft flange: release the guide sleeves on
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Installation: Refer to Connecting rear propeller shaft to rear axle center assembly
6
Remove torsion bar (6)
NOTE: Torsion bar connecting rods remain on wheel carriers.
7
Support rear axle center assembly
NOTE: Secure against falling.
8
Unscrew hexagon socket bolt of front center assembly suspension
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See Install front center section mount.
9
Unscrew hexagon socket bolts of rear center assembly suspension
10
Lower rear axle center assembly