Mercedes Benz Truck R 320 BLUETEC Technical S-35_00-08 Date: 090304 Drivetrain - Axle Mount Service Guidelines
Mercedes Benz Truck R 320 BLUETEC Technical S-35_00-08 Date: 090304 Drivetrain - Axle Mount Service Guidelines Date: March 4, 2009 Order No.: S-B-35.00/08 Group: 35 SUBJECT: MY-All, Models All Repairing Self-Locking Threaded Axle Mount Connections Self-locking screws/bolts with thread-lock must always be replaced. As described in the WIS-net document AH00.00-N-0001-01A, it is mandatory that the nut threads on the axle mount be recut and blown out with compressed air. Mercedes Benz Truck R 320 BLUETEC Page 211 Adhesive residue in the threads affects the strength of the bolt even when the correct tightening torque and angle is applied. The bolt may bend and eventually break. Any consequent vehicle damage would not be covered under warranty. See WIS-net document AH00.00-N-0001-01A for notes on self-locking nuts and bolts.