Installing rear axle differential

• Fold open the assembly protection ring (1).

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• Raise the rear axle differential (1) somewhat with the special tool 0 496 009 (33 5 200). 
• Insert the left-hand output shaft (3) into the rear axle differential (1).
• Turn the rear axle differential (1) with the special tool 0 496 009 (33 5 200)  to the right and insert the right output shaft (2) into the rear axle differential (1).

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  NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.
• Pull on the tab of the installation protection ring (1) until one of the two predetermined breaking points breaks.
• Pull out and dispose of the installation protection ring (1).

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• Lift the rear axle differential (1) using special tools 0 496 009 (33 5 200) and  0 490 133 (00 2 030)  and  position on the rear axle support.
• Make sure that the special tool 0 496 080 (33 5 206)  is not pinched between the rear axle differential (1) and the dust plate of an output shaft.

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• Slide the screw (1) forward in the arrow direction.

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• Replace nut (1).

  Parts:  Nut

• Feed through the nut (1).

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• Replace screws (1).

  Parts:  Screws

• Pilot the screws (1) by hand and tighten.
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Rear differential to rear axle carrier, front
  M12 Replace screw.	tightening torque	100 Nm

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• Tighten down screw (1). In doing so, counter support at the nut.
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  Rear differential to rear axle carrier, rear
  M14 Replace nut.	Tightening torque.	175 Nm

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• Release the special tool 0 496 080 (33 5 206)  from the rear axle differential (1) and remove it.
• Lower the special tools  0 490 133 (00 2 030)  and 0 496 009 (33 5 200) and set them aside  .

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  NOTE: The following step(s) must be performed if the listed component(s) is/are installed.
• Position the vibration absorber (1).

  The arrow on the vibration absorber (1) points vertically upwards.

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  Installation position
  Permissible rotation	-5°...+5°

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  NOTE: The following step(s) must be performed if the listed component(s) is/are installed.
• Replace the screw (2).

  Parts:  Screw

• Tighten the screw (2) on the vibration absorber (1) with the standard tool.

  Standard tool: Ring insert tool for external Torx socket 

  Ring insertion tool for external Torx socket 

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  Ring insertion tool for external Torx socket

  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Vibration absorber at rear axle
  M10 Replace screw.	tightening torque	56 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	90°

Follow-up work 

• Refer to FASTENING THE LEFT AND RIGHT DRIVEN SHAFT TO THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
• Refer to CHECK/TOPPING UP OIL LEVEL IN THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
• Refer to SECURING THE PROPELLER SHAFT ON THE REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR HEAT SHIELD .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE CAMBER CONTROL ARM ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM .
• Refer to INSTALLING REINFORCEMENT STRUT .
• Refer to INSTALLING TANK COVER ON LEFT AND RIGHT .