2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER Service Manual

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006  Service Manual INSTALLATION - SINGLE REAR WHEEL
(1) Install sealing ring.
(2) Install axle shaft (1) in the axle tube (2) (Fig.
7).
(3) Installnewbearing cap (2) bolts (1) and
tighten to 72 N´m (53 ft. lbs.) (Fig.

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006  Service Manual NOTE: Bearing nut with groove on left rear axle
shaft has a left-hand thread. Bearing nut without
groove on right rear axle shaft has a right-hand
thread.
(4) Remove bearing nut (1) and locking ring (

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006  Service Manual INSTALLATION
(1) Clean sealing surface of bearing cap.
(2) Install axle shaft seal into bearing cover (1)
with Installer 9278 (2) (Fig. 15).
NOTE: Install flush to a max. 3 mm (0.12 in.) deep
inside t

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006  Service Manual (9) Screw on bearing nut (1) and tighten nut with
Wrench 9279 to 500 N´m (369 ft. lbs.).
NOTE: Bearing nut with groove on left rear axle
shaft has a left-hand thread. Bearing nut without
groove on ri

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006  Service Manual INSTALLATION - DUAL REAR WHEEL
(1) Coat axle shaft flange with Mopar Metal
Assembly Paste.
(2) Slide axle shaft (2) into axle tube.
(3) Install axle shaft hub (1) nuts (3) and tighten
to N´m 65 (48 f

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006  Service Manual (7) Pry out ABS sensor ring (1) and seal (2) from
hub (Fig. 23).
(8) Remove hub bearings (1) (3) from hub (2) (Fig.
24).
(9) Remove inner and outer bearing cups from hub
with a hammer and drift.
INSTA

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006  Service Manual (9) Install outer hub (1) bearing (2) (Fig. 26).
(10) Install thrust washer (2) (Fig. 27).
CAUTION: Thrust washer is designed for left or
right side and are not interchangeable.(11) Install inner hub

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MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006  Service Manual DIFFERENTIAL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove differential fill plug.
(2) Remove differential cover and drain fluid.
(3) Remove axle shafts.
(4) Mark bearing caps and housing for installation
reference.
(5) Remove