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Checking and adjusting axial play of connecting flange - AR35.31-P-0540-02A

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Connecting flange/differential housing

Number Designation Model 124 Model 129 Model 140 Model 210
BE35.31-P-1001-05A Axial play between connecting flange and differential housing mm 0.03 - 0.3 0.03 - 0.3 0.03 - 0.3 0.03 - 0.3

Check axial play between connecting flange (33) and differential side gear (17), if necessary, fit a spacer ring (31) of greater or lesser thickness.

NOTES

The axial play must be within the specified tolerance range.

IMPORTANT

Spacer rings are available in thicknesses of 2.6 mm to 3.4 mm in graduations of 0.05 mm.

Fig 1: Identifying Differential Side Gear, Locking Ring, Spacer Ring And Connecting Flange
G04636343Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.