Repairing ASD ring cylinder - AR35.41-P-0545D: Notes
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MODEL 124.008 /028 /029 /031 /032 /034 /036 /051 /052 /061 /066 /088 /091 /092, 129.058 up to 31.5.94, 129.061, 129.063, 140.028 /032 /033 up to 31.5.94, 140.1 with CODE (211) Rear axle with automatic locking differential (ASD)
RA-center piece, 210 mm dia
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Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
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Remove/Install |
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Risk of death
caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. |
Align vehicle between the columns of the hydraulic hoist and position the four support plates below the hoist support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. |
AS00.00-Z-0010-01A |
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Raise vehicle with lifting platform |
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Drain oil from rear axle center assembly (50) |
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AR35.31-P-0520-06A |
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Cleaning spray, Loctite 7063 (150ml) |
*BR00.45-Z-1046-04A |
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Sealant, Omnifit 100H (50 g) |
*BR00.45-Z-1061-01A |
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Oil drain plug |
*BA35.31-P-1003-02A |
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Oil filler and drain screw on rear axle center assembly modified |
as of 19.01.04 |
BT35.31-P-0015-01A |
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Remove rear axle center assembly (50) |
Model 124 |
ra35001240520x |
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Model 129 |
AR35.31-P-0520C |
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Model 140 |
AR35.31-P-0520A |
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Threaded bore for rpm sensor routed at rear axle housing |
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BT35.31-P-0004-01A |
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Detach end cover (54) |
Installation
: Clean installation and coat with sealing compound. |
*BR00.45-Z-1010-01A |
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Replace collar bolts (56b). |
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Collar bolts (56b), bolts (56) |
*BA35.31-P-1001-02A |
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Detach circlip (30) |
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AR35.31-P-0540-01A |
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Removal and installation tool |
Figure |
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Installation
: Replace circlip. |
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Pull out connecting flange (33b) |
Installation
: Check contact surface for the radial sealing ring on the connecting flange, if there is severe galling: ↓ replace connecting flange |
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For vehicles with ASD, an axial play adjustment is not necessary. |
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Connecting flange with centering |
Model 124, 129, 140 |
BT35.31-P-0009-01A |
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Detach grooved ball bearing (33c) |
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AR35.31-P-0540-04A |
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Puller |
Figure |
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Tensioning clamp |
Figure |
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Disassemble/assemble |
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Repairing ring cylinder |
replace radial seal and smear sealing lip with universal hypoid gear oil: |
AR35.41-P-0545-04D |
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Universal hypoid gear oils (SAE 85 W-90) |
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BB00.40-P-0235-07A |
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Replace O-rings and coat with hydraulic fluid |
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Hydraulic oils (Specification 343.0) |
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BB00.40-P-0343-00A |
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Extractor tool |
Figure |
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Drift |
Figure |
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Pressing-in tool |
Figure |
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Install in the reverse order |
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Pour oil into the rear axle center assembly (50) |
Model 129, 124 |
AR35.31-P-0520-03A |
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129 |
*BF35.31-P-1001-01C |
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140 |
*BF35.31-P-1001-01A |
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Cleaning spray, Loctite 7063 (150ml) |
*BR00.45-Z-1046-04A |
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Sealant, Omnifit 100H (50 g) |
*BR00.45-Z-1061-01A |
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Oil filler screw for rear axle center assembly |
*BA35.31-P-1002-02A |
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Model 124 |
AR35.31-P-0520-03AA |
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124 |
*BF35.31-P-1001-01B |
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Cleaning spray, Loctite 7063 (150ml) |
*BR00.45-Z-1046-04A |
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Sealant, Omnifit 100H (50 g) |
*BR00.45-Z-1061-01A |
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Oil filler screw for rear axle center assembly |
*BA35.31-P-1002-02A |
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Oil filler and drain screw on rear axle center assembly modified |
as of 19.01.04 |
BT35.31-P-0015-01A |
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Bleeding ASD hydraulic system |
Model 124 |
ra35001240519x |
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Model 129 |
AR35.41-P-0519C |
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Model 140 |
AR35.41-P-0519A |

REAR AXLE CENTER ASSEMBLY HOUSING
| Number |
Designation |
Model 124 |
Model 129 |
| BA35.31-P-1001-02A |
Bolt, end cover to rear axle center assembly |
Bolt+washer |
Nm |
50 |
50 |
| Flange bolt (TORX, internal serrations) |
Stage 1 |
Nm |
30 |
30 |
| 2nd stage |
∠ ° |
45 |
45 |
| BA35.31-P-1002-02A |
Oil filler plug, rear axle center assembly |
Nm |
50 |
50 |
| BA35.31-P-1003-02A |
Oil drain screw for rear axle center assembly |
Nm |
50 |
50 |

REAR AXLE CENTER ASSEMBLY HOUSING
| Number |
Designation |
Model 140 |
Model 163 |
| BA35.31-P-1001-02A |
Bolt, end cover to rear axle center assembly |
Bolt+washer |
Nm |
50 |
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| Flange bolt (TORX, internal serrations) |
Stage 1 |
Nm |
30 |
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| 2nd stage |
∠ ° |
45 |
- |
| BA35.31-P-1002-02A |
Oil filler plug, rear axle center assembly |
Nm |
50 |
50 |
| BA35.31-P-1003-02A |
Oil drain screw for rear axle center assembly |
Nm |
50 |
50 |

REAR FINAL-DRIVE UNIT
| Number |
Designation |
Model Series 140.02/03 with (Code 211) ASD up to 05/94 |
| BF35.31-P-1001-01A |
Filling capacity |
Rear axle center assembly |
Liter |
1.3 |
| Specifications for Operating Fluids |
Sheet |
- |
| Sheet |
BB00.40-P-0235-07A |

REAR FINAL-DRIVE UNIT
| Number |
Designation |
Model Series 140.1 with (Code 211) ASD |
| BF35.31-P-1001-01A |
Filling capacity |
Rear axle center assembly |
Liter |
1.3 |
| Specifications for Operating Fluids |
Sheet |
- |
| Sheet |
BB00.40-P-0235-07A |

REAR FINAL-DRIVE UNIT
| Number |
Designation |
Model 124.008/028/029/031/032/034/036/051/052/061/066/088/091/092 with (code 211) ASD |
| BF35.31-P-1001-01B |
Filling capacity |
Rear axle center assembly |
Liter |
1.3 |
| Specifications for Operating Fluids |
Sheet |
BB00.40-P-0235-07A |
| Sheet |
- |

REAR FINAL-DRIVE UNIT
| Number |
Designation |
Model 129.058/061/063 with (Code 211) ASD up to 05/94 |
| BF35.31-P-1001-01C |
Filling capacity |
Rear axle center assembly |
Liter |
1.3 |
| Specifications for Operating Fluids |
Sheet |
- |
| Sheet |
BB00.40-P-0235-07A |
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Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA. REPAIR MATERIALS
| Number |
Designation |
Order number |
| BR00.45-Z-1010-01A |
Sealant |
A 001 989 25 20 |
| BR00.45-Z-1061-01A |
Sealant, Omnifit 100H (50 g) |
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| BR00.45-Z-1046-04A |
Cleaning spray, Loctite 7063 (150ml) |
A 001 986 71 71 10 |