Features, installation survey for rear axle center assemblies - GF35.31-P-1000-01E

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Strengthened rear axle center assembly with 210 mm dia. crown wheel

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Axle Center Assemblies

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Features

Breather on rear axle end cover
Widened side bearing cover
Connecting flanges with deep-groove ball bearing
Connecting flange with hole circle dia of 102 mm
Double bolted connection of drive pinion bearing
Hole circle dia. of 3- or 4-arm joint flange 110 mm
ASR speed sensor fixing on side bearing cover up to 05/94
Without ASR speed sensor fixing on side bearing cover as of 06/94 (speed sensor installed outwards relative to wheel carrier)

ASSIGNMENT OF MODEL/RATIO

Model/version	Special equipment code National version	Transmission version	Rear axle center assembly
Model/version	Special equipment code National version	Transmission version	Ratio	Number of teeth
129.067			2.65	45:17
129.076			2.65	45:17
	Gulf states		2.24	47:21
140.05			2.65	45:17
	Gulf states		2.24	47:21
140.07			2.65	45:17
	Gulf states		2.24	47:21