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Axle Shaft Assembly: Application and ID


Installation Survey




A. Model 107,114, 115,116,123,126.02/03

1) Rear axle shaft with M 12-threads on outer joint (1st version up to December 1973).

2) Rear axle shaft with M 8-threads on outer joint (2nd version starting January 1974).

3) These rear axle shafts are installed during production only. In the event of repairs, install version "B".

4) Up to chassis end no.027 059 and starting chassis end no.040 339 install only rear axle shafts with 32 mm dia. Starting chassis end no.027 060 up to chassis end no.040 338 install version "B" in the event of repairs (chassis with vibration eliminator).

5) 1st version up to September 1972 (with yellow color code on protective sleeve).

In the event of repairs, install version "B".

6) 2nd version on models 107.023/024/043/044, 114.06/07 starting October1972. In the event of repairs of series 114.01, 114.02, 115, 123.02/04/08/1 replacement for version "A"

7) Installed up to chassis end no.029 598.

8) Starting chassis end no.029 599 also installed on USA vehicles.

9) Except model 123.125.

10) Installed starting chassis end no.053 399. In combination with ring-shaped weight on inner joints of rear axle shafts.

11) Replaces former rear axle shaft in combination with a radial sealing ring with oil return feed thread.





1) Rear axle shaft with M 12 threads on outer joint (1st version up to December 1973).

2) Rear axle shaft with M 8 thread on outer loint (2nd version starting January 1974).

11) Replaces former rear axle shaft in combination with a radial sealing ring with oil return feed thread.