Attach end cover - AR35.31-P-0550-28CF

REAR AXLE CENTER ASSEMBLY HOUSING

Number	Designation				Model 203.018/065/218/265/718
BA35.31-P-1001-02B	Oil filler screw, rear axle center assembly			Nm	50
BA35.31-P-1002-02B	Oil drain screw, rear axle center assembly			Nm	50
BA35.31-P-1003-02B	Breather, rear axle center assembly			Nm	25
BA35.31-P-1004-02B	Bolt, end cover to rear axle center assembly	Bolt+washer		Nm	50
		Flange bolt	1st stage	Nm	30
		(torx, multi-point socket)	2nd stage	∠ °	45

Fig 1: Identifying Squeeze Gun (112 589 00 25 00)

REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1013-01A	Sealant	A 003 989 98 20

Clean sealing surface (b) on end cover (B) and rear axle center assembly housing.
The sealing surface (b) on the end cover (B) and rear axle center assembly housing must be free from oil and grease.

Fig 2: Identifying Old And New End Covers
Apply Loctite 5970 sealing compound around circumference of sealing surface (arrow).
The sealing compound must be applied only to the specified sealing surfaces (arrow) with a bead of 2.0 mm (±0.5 mm). The sealing compound must be processed within 10 minutes. The silicone bead must not be spread. Only the approved sealing compound may be used.

Fig 3: Locating Sealing Surface

Install new flange bolts.
Position the end cover (54) and secure in position with the aid of flange bolts.
The end cover (54) must not slip.
Fit remaining flange bolts and tighten , 1st stage
Mark screw flange in relation to rear axle center assembly housing (a).
Put markings (b) on rear axle center assembly housing offset by 45°.
Tighten flange bolts with 45° tightening angle, 2nd stage. Markings (a) and (b) must then match.

The flange bolts can also be tightened using a commercially available angle tester.

Fig 4: Tightening Flange Bolts With 45 Degree Tightening Angle