Pressing off/in radial seal at side of rear axle housing - AR35.31-P-0540-05C

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Universal hypoid-gear lubricants
Radial seal on side of rear axle housing and connecting flange modified	As of 01.04.98	BB00.40-P-0235-07A
	Only model 202.085 with transmission 722 and rear axle center assembly diameter 185, 202.134/194 except CODE (450) taxi version, 210.007 with rear axle center assembly diameter 185	BT35.31-P-0013-01A

Fig 1: Identifying Drift (140 589 10 15 00)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Pressing off

Rear axle center assembly without side bearing cover.

Press radial seal (32a) out of housing using a suitable screwdriver.
198 mm dia. rear axle center assembly in assembly stand shown

Fig 2: Pressing Radial Seal Out Of Rear Axle Housing
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Pressing in

2 Coat the lip of the new radial sealing ring (32a) with universal hypoid gear oil.
Push in radial seal ring (32a) using drift (032c).
Shows rear axle center assembly 198 mm ø

Fig 3: Pushing In Radial Seal Ring
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.