Mercedes-Benz Sprinter / Dodge Sprinter. Manual - part 181
(1) Raise axle into position.
(2) Install plates and U-brackets (Fig. 4) and (Fig.
5) with new nuts. Tighten nuts to 170 N·m (125 ft.
lbs.).
(3) Install propeller shaft and tighten bolts to 70
N·m (52 ft. lbs.).
NOTE: On installation of the propeller shaft, joint
arrows must be flush and must point towards the
frame floor. Tighten the propeller shaft in this posi-
tion.
(4) Install ALB lever to axle bracket and tighten
new nut 34 N·m (46 ft. lbs.).
(5) Install shock absorbers to rear axle and tighten
bolts to:
• M12 x 1.5 Bolt - 70 N·m (52 ft. lbs.)
• M14 x 1.5 Bolt - 110 N·m (81 ft. lbs.)
(6) Install stabilizer bar to axle and tighten bolts
to:
• SRW Axle - 25 N·m (18 ft. lbs.)
• DRW Axle - 70 N·m (52 ft. lbs.)
(7) Install calipers with adapters and lines.
(8) Install brake hoses and hold-down clips.
(9) Install and adjust park brake cables.
(10) Install connection cable of brake pad wear
indicator and ABS sensor cable up to the relay unit
of the parking brake.
(11) Install cable ties to the park brake cables.
(12) Install ABS sensor and clamp bushing to
mounting bore.
NOTE: The right-hand ABS sensor cable is labeled
at the factory with a white tag.
(13) Attach connector cable for brake pad wear
indicator.
(14) Plug in cable of brake pad wear indicator.
(15) Install the wheels and tires.
(16) Fill axle with appropriate lubricant.
(17) Remove lifting device from under the axle.
(18) Remove support and lower vehicle.
Fig. 5 DUAL REAR WHEEL AXLE
1 - SPRING
12 - BRAKE HOSE
2 - SPRING SHACKLE
13 - LUG NUT
3 - PLATE
14 - NUT
4 - COLLAR NUT
15 - WASHER
5 - BRAKE CABLE
16 - BOLT
6 - REAR AXLE
17 - SHOCK ABSORBER
7 - ALB LEVER
18 - PROPELLER SHAFT
8 - NUT
19 - BOLT
9 - BOLT
20 - ABS SENSOR
10 - WEAR INDICATOR CABLE
21 - SENSOR BUSHING
11 - WEAR INDICATOR CONNECTOR
VA
REAR AXLE
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