Attention! Driveshaft replacement work (axle shafts) only be carried out on a cold engine.
Drive shaft replacement (1, see fig. 14.16) rear wheel and its protective covers (5, 6) must be done in the following order.
Prepare fixtures «00.2.030», «21.2.120», «26.1.110» And «33.3.130».
On a vehicle with ride height control, depressurize the air supply system.
On a vehicle equipped with an engine «M54» or «M62», unscrew the mounting of the intermediate and rear mufflers, equipped with an engine «M57» or «N62» remove exhaust system. Remove bolts (3) and remove retaining plates (2).
Install fixture «00.2.030» (2, fig. 14.31) with wooden beam (3) and raise the support (1) wheel bearing by 20 mm.
Remove bolts (3, see fig. 14.6) and remove them together with the plates (2).
Press axle shaft (1, fig. 14.32).
Press the wheel drive shaft out of the wheel bearing support.
Remove drive shaft (1) towards the central axis of the vehicle and clean it.
Place the drive shaft in a soft vise and remove the cover (1, fig. 14.33) SHRUS. Loosen clamp (2, fig. 14.34). Remove brace (3) with protective cover and retaining ring (4).
Fixture size «26.1.110» envy on the diameter of the drive shaft. The inner ring of the bearing must rest on the holder of the tool. Press out the drive shaft (pic. 14.35) from SHRUS. For a hollow shaft, additional tool must be used «21.2.120». CV joint do not disassemble.
Note. If it is necessary to disassemble the CV joint, then it is necessary to mark the location of the clip, separator and its body with a punch (pic. 14.36).
Check the CV joint for dirt and damage. Loosen clamps (5 and 6, fig. 14.37) and move the cover (arrow) along the splined shaft. Thoroughly clean the CV joint in the assembled state and completely remove the old grease. Apply new grease to the CV joint from the repair kit (80).
Install a new protective cover on the side of the rear axle reduction gear and remove the adhesive tape.
Lubricate the sealing surface of the cover with sealing gel and press it onto the CV joint with the thrust ring. Install tool on shaft «33.2.100» (pic. 14.38). Install a new retaining ring. Press on CV joint with cover (3) on the splined shaft, until a clearly pronounced locking click.
Apply grease to the hinge. Put a protective cover on the lid (3). Install new fastening clamps, while the screed of the large clamp should be located between the two holes for the CV joint mounting bolts.