Drive Shaft Removal - Mercedes-Benz Actros 963 Manuallines

Driveshaftremoval
Removingtherearaxledriveshafts
Before removing the drive shafts of the rear axle, lock
Ë
the differential with a bolt in order to immobilize the
shift sleeve. Problems could otherwise arise when the
drive shaft is reinstalled.
Lockingthedifferentialwithabolt
M Remove electrical connector : from
shift cylinder cover ;.
M Unscrew sensor using box wrench (size 27 mm).
M Carefully screw bolt = all the way into shift cylinder
housing.
M18x1.5x80
Special tools, see page 68.
M Ifitisnotpossibletoscrewinthebolt =:
Pull out drive shaft about 100 mm and twist until the
bolt = can be screwed fully home.
Removingtherearaxledriveshafts
M Remove the key from the key slot.
M Lock the differential with a bolt.
M Unscrew bolts : on wheel hubs.
M Place oil pan under wheel hub.
M Collect escaping oil in a suitable container.
M Pull out both drive shafts.
M Use a cover to protect the wheel hub against dirt, see
page 69.
M Refill with oil.
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