C 240 Wagon (203.261) V6-2.6L (112.912) (2003)
NOTE: Installation: The rear-axle shaft must be horizontal when tightening the nut
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Fold wheel carrier (7) outwards and simultaneously press the rear axle shaft (37) out of the rear axle shaft flange
CAUTION:
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Do not over-stretch brake control cable (arrow).
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Do not damage rubber sleeves of rear axle shaft or exciter ring for speed sensor.
NOTE:
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Fold back wheel carrier and secure.
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If rear axle shaft is firmly attached, see Press rear axle shaft out of rear axle shaft flange
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Pull rear axle shaft (37) out of rear axle center assembly
NOTE: Do not damage radial sealing ring in rear axle housing.
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Check condition of radial sealing ring in rear axle housing
NOTE: If the radial sealing ring is damaged or leaking, see Replacing radial sealing ring of rear axle shaft in rear axle housing
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Install in the reverse order
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Check rear axle oil level and correct if necessary