C200

REAR FINAL DRIVE


Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

CAUTION:
- Do not damage spline, companion flange and front oil seal when removing propeller shaft.
- Before removing final drive assembly or rear axle assembly, disconnect ABS sensor harness connector from the assembly and move it away from final drive/rear axle assembly area. Failure to do so may result in sensor wires being damaged and sensor becoming inoperative.
1. Drain the differential gear oil. Changing Differential Gear Oil.
2. Remove the rear propeller shaft. .
3. Remove the axle shaft. C200.
4. Remove the stabilizer bar. Stabilizer Bar.
5. Disconnect the following components from the rear final drive.
- ABS sensor wire harness





- Parking brake cable
- Brake hoses and tubes
6. Support rear final drive assembly using a suitable jack.
7. Remove rear shock absorber lower bolts. Removal and Replacement.
8. Remove leaf spring U-bolt nuts. Leaf Spring.
9. Remove rear final drive assembly

CAUTION:
Secure rear final drive assembly to the jack while removing it.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Fill the rear final drive assembly with differential gear oil after installation. Checking Differential Gear Oil.
- Bleed the air from brake system. Service and Repair.