AR35.30-P-0620A Remove/Install Rear Axle Shaft

Removing, Installing Rear Axle Shaft
- Bolt-In Design

Shown On Model 140:

1 Remove exhaust system as from flange connection
2 Remove exhaust system at pipe connection
3 Remove cable guide
4 Detach control rod at level control or level
5 Remove cover of fuel pump assembly
6 Remove twelve-point collared nut of rear axle shaft

NOTE: Installation: Replace twelve-point collared nut

7 Remove rear wheel
8 Push rear axle shaft out of rear axle shaft flange

CAUTION: Do not damage rubber sleeves or rotor for speed sensor

DANGER:
- Risk of fatal accident if vehicle slips off of lifting platform
- 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

9 Detach rear axle shafts (37) from connecting flange

NOTE:
- Move rear axle shaft so that is roughly horizontal, push together and remove from connecting flange angled downwards
- When slackening locking bolts ensure that screwdriver bit is inserted correctly into multi-point or hexagon profile, clean if necessary

CAUTION:
- To avoid damaging the wheel bearing, the vehicle must not be moved on its wheel with the rear axle shaft removed
- Installation: Replace self-locking multi-point/hexagon socket head bolts or torx bolts and shims
- Lightly oil bolts at thread and bolt head contact surface.

10 Check constant velocity joints, rubber boots and end cover for leaks and damage

CAUTION:
- If outside constant velocity joint is defective, replace complete rear axle shaft
- If inner constant velocity joint is defective or if rubber boots and end covers are damaged or leaking, replace appropriate parts
- Removing and installing inner constant velocity joint or rubber boots on rear axle shaft

11 Install in the reverse order