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Radial sealing ring on side of rear axle housing and connecting flange modified - BT35.31-P-0013-01B

As of 01.10.01 

Rear axle center assembly dia. 198 in MODEL 129.058 as of 1.6.94, 129.059, 129.063 as of 1.6.94, 129.064, 140.02 /03 as of 1.6.94, 170.465 /466, 202.033 /093 /133 /193, 203.006 /064 /206 /264 /706, 208.365 /370 /465 /470, 210.006 /015 /017 /025 /045 /053 /055 /063 /065 /08 /206 /215 /217 /225 /245 /263 /265 /28 /606 /663, 220.063 /065 /165 

Rear axle center assembly dia. 198 in MODEL 202.085 with TRANSMISSION 717 

Rear axle center assembly dia. 198 in MODEL 202.134 /194, 203.004 /204, 210.007 with CODE (450) Taxi version 

Rear axle center assembly dia. 210 in MODEL 129.068, 129.076 as of 1.2.98, 208.374, 210.016 /026, 210.070 /074 as of 1.2.98, 210.216 /226, 210.270 /274 as of 1.2.98, 210.616, 215.375 /378, 220.026 /070 /075 /170 /175 /178, 230.474 /475 rear axle center assembly 210E 

A new radial sealing ring and a new connecting flange with protection ring or a new rear axle shaft with protection ring were phased in as of 01.10.01.

This improves the seal at the connecting flange or at the rear axle shaft against dirt from outside.

IMPORTANT If one of the two components (new connecting flange / rear axle shaft or new radial sealing ring) is replaced for the first time, then the following must be observed:

Only then is correct sealing guaranteed.

Version as of 01.10.01 with double labyrinth seal 

Fig 1: Identifying Radial Sealing Ring On Side Of Rear Axle Housing And Connecting Flange - Version As Of 01.10.01 With Double Labyrinth Seal
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