Replace the rear axle final drive
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CAUTION:
Heavy component.
Heavy components can lead to injury or damage.
Heavy components can lead to injury or damage.
- Remove and install heavy components with the aid of another person/other persons.
- Loosen the holder (1) from the servomotor and mount it on the new rear axle differential.
- Loosen screws (1) .
- Remove adapter (2) .
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Conduct the following operation with the assistance of a second person.
Conduct the following operation with the assistance of a second person.
- Release special tool 0 496 080 (33 5 206) .
- Lift the existing rear axle differential off special tool 0 496 009 (33 5 200) and put it down.
- Replace the rear axle differential.
Parts: Rear axle differential
- Position the new rear axle differential on the special tool 0 496 009 (33 5 200) and secure it using special tool 0 496 080 (33 5 206) .
- Remove the protective caps of the radial shaft seal.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Incorrect assembly is possible. Ensure correct installation position.
Incorrect assembly is possible. Ensure correct installation position.
- Position the adapter on the rear axle differential.
- Replace screws (1)
for adapter (2)
.
Parts: Screws
- Tighten the screws (1) .
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Adapter of front rear axle differential to rear axle differential | ||
| M12 Replace screw. | Tightening torque | 120 Nm |