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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2013 Mercedes Benz CL63FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Rear Axle - 216 Chassis
- General Information
- Testing & Repair
- Locate noises from rear axle - AR35.00-P-2000A
- Remove/install complete rear axle - AR35.10-P-0010SX
- Lower rear axle - AR35.10-P-0015SX
- Front rubber mount of rear axle mount - Removal and installation - AR35.10-P-0041SX
- Remove/install rear rubber bushing of rear axle mount - AR35.10-P-0042SX
- Remove/install rear rubber bushings for differential mount in rear axle carrier
- Remove/install front differential mount on rear axle carrier
- Remove/install track rod - AR35.20-P-0109SX
- Remove/install camber strut - AR35.20-P-0110SX
- Remove/install radius rod - AR35.20-P-0111SX
- Remove/install thrust arm - AR35.20-P-0113SX
- Remove/install spring control arm, replace rubber bushing - AR35.20-P-0114SX
- Remove/install wheel carrier - AR35.20-P-0115SX
- Remove/install supporting joint at wheel carrier (wheel carrier installed) - AR35.20-P-0116SX
- Remove/install rear axle shaft flange and angular ball bearing
- Remove/install rear axle shaft - AR35.30-P-0620SX
- Constant-velocity joint or rubber boot on rear halfshaft - removal and installation - AR35.30-P-0661P
- Remove/install differential
- Replace radial sealing ring at drive pinion gear (with rear axle differential installed) - AR35.31-P-0530SX
- Replace radial sealing rings on side of rear axle center assembly - AR35.31-P-0545SX
- Remove/install end cover at differential
- Test & Adjustment Values
- Capacities & Specifications
- Torque Specifications
- Special Tools
- 001 589 49 21 00 Torque measuring instrument - WS35.00-P-0009B
- 001 589 50 33 00 Puller - WS35.00-P-0010C
- 211 589 00 61 00 Assembly tool - WS35.00-P-0026B
- 168 589 03 21 00 Parallel support - WS35.00-P-0028C
- 116 589 11 31 00 Clamping jaws - WS35.00-P-0035C
- 116 589 11 61 00 Installer - WS35.00-P-0036C
- 116 589 15 15 00 Drift - WS35.00-P-0038C
- 129 589 01 07 00 Pin wrench - WS35.00-P-0071B
- 129 589 01 33 00 Puller - WS35.00-P-0072B
- 140 589 00 33 00 Puller - WS35.00-P-0080B
- 140 589 01 34 00 Collet chuck - WS35.00-P-0085C
- 140 589 08 43 00 Extractor and insertion tool - WS35.00-P-0104C
- 201 589 01 34 00 Collet chuck - WS35.00-P-0126C
- 202 589 00 43 00 Removal and installation tool - WS35.00-P-0143C
- 202 589 04 43 00 Extraction tool - WS35.00-P-0153C
- 210 589 03 43 00 Extraction and insertion tool - WS35.00-P-0154C
- 210 589 01 40 00 Bracket - WS35.00-P-0160C
- 220 589 01 43 00 Removal and installation tool - WS35.00-P-0171B
- 220 589 02 31 00 Clamping jaws - WS35.00-P-0175B
- 240 589 01 09 00 Wrench socket - WS35.00-P-0215B
- 211 589 00 33 00 Insertion tool - WS35.00-P-0226B
- 124 589 02 34 00 Thrust piece - WS35.00-P-0229B
- 211 589 05 15 00 Drift - WS35.00-P-0233B
- 211 589 04 15 00 Drift - WS35.00-P-0235B
- 211 589 02 34 00 Collet chuck - WS35.00-P-0241C
- 211 589 01 33 00 Puller - WS35.00-P-0242B
- 221 589 00 43 00 Extraction and installation tool - WS35.00-P-0243B
- 221 589 01 43 00 Extraction and installation tool - WS35.00-P-0244B
- 221 589 00 15 00 Drift - WS35.00-P-0247B
- 221 589 01 15 00 Drift - WS35.00-P-0248B
- 221 589 02 15 00 Drift - WS35.00-P-0249B
- 001 589 01 63 00 Securing belt - WS35.00-P-0251B
- 001 589 51 33 00 Hollow piston cylinder - WS35.00-P-0252B
- 220 589 01 09 00 Socket wrench bit - WS35.00-P-0253B
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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