31 50 001 Removing and installing/replacing front axle differential (N63, N63O1)
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IMPORTANT:
For the initial filling of a new replacement front axle differential, the gearbox is filled with 600 ml
oil! If oil is filled up to the lower edge of the oil filler opening, the gearbox would be overfilled and in rare individual cases oil could emerge from the ventilation opening on the front axle differential.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- REMOVE both output shafts.
- Remove PROPELLER SHAFT on front axle differential.
- Secure engine in installation position . See 11 00 670 SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION (N63) or 11 00 670 SECURING ENGINE IN INSTALLATION POSITION (N63O1) to prevent it from falling down.
- Lower FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
- REMOVE left engine mount.
IMPORTANT:
Danger of injury!
When releasing the last bolt, grip the front axle differential to prevent it from falling down.
When releasing the last bolt, grip the front axle differential to prevent it from falling down.
Release screws (1 and 2).
Remove front axle differential downwards.
Installation note:
During removal and installation: Replace O-RING .
Coat O-ring with front axle differential oil.
Make sure screws are installed in correct positions.
- Bolt (1) M12x55
- Screw (2) M12x105
Tightening torque 31 50 1AZ .
After installation:
- Fill FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL WITH OIL .
- Carry out WHEEL ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE .