E 500 (211.070) V8-5.0L (113.967) (2004)
Differential Mount: Service and Repair
AR35.10-P-0040T Remove/Install Front and Rear Rubber Mount of Rear Axle Mount
Removing and Installing Front and Rear Rubber Mounts In Rear Axle Mounting
Shown On Model 211 With Airmatic
Removing, Installing
DANGER
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Risk of fatal accident if the vehicle slips off 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.
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Risk of injury with trapped or crushed body parts, risk of injury to skin and eyes from brake fluid spraying out at high pressure when
working on the SBC brake system.
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Deactivate SBC brake system using STAR DIAGNOSIS.
CAUTION:
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When working on the rear axle, take care to avoid leaving scratches, cracks or notches in the surfaces of the aluminum components.
Otherwise the service life of the parts will be reduced.
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See notes on AIRmatic
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See notes on self-locking bolts and nuts
1
Empty left and right rear air springs (6i) using STAR DIAGNOSIS
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With Airmatic, code (489a)
CAUTION: Installation: Always fill the rear air springs in the KO position otherwise they will be irreparably damaged!
DANGER:
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Risk of explosion from electrolytic gas.
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Risk of poisoning and caustic burns from swallowing battery electrolyte. Risk of injury with caustic burns to eyes and skin from
battery electrolyte or from handling damaged lead-acid batteries
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No fire, sparks, naked flames or smoking. Wear acid-resistant gloves, clothing and eye protection. Pour battery electrolyte only into
suitable and appropriately marked containers.
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Disconnect ground lead from battery