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Remove/install end cover at rear axle differential - AR35.31-P-0554AF

Rear axle differential dia. 210 in model 203.018 /065 /218 /265 /718, 209.316, 209.375 /376 /475 /476 up to 23.4.04 rear axle center assembly 210E 

Rear axle differential dia. 187 in MODELS 209.341 /342 /343 /361 /441 /442 /461 

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Axle Differential, End Cover And Bolts - Dia. 210 And 187
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REMOVING Removal     
DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between the columns of the lifting platform and position the four support plates at the lifting platform support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
NOTES Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1 Raise vehicle with lifting platform   AR00.60-P-1000P
2 Drain oil from rear axle differential (1)   AR35.31-P-0520-06I
    Cleaning spray, Loctite 7063 (150ml) *BR00.45-Z-1046-04A 
    Sealant, Omnifit 100H (50 g) *BR00.45-Z-1061-01A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.31-P-1002-02B 
REFER TO COMPONENT MODIFICATIONS Oil filler/drain screw on rear axle differential modified Phased in as of 19.01.04 BT35.31-P-0015-01A
3 Remove rear axle differential (1) Model 209 AR35.31-P-0520P
    Model 203 AR35.31-P-0520PF
4 Clamp rear axle differential (1) SPECIAL TOOL in assembly stand.   AR35.31-P-0540-06B
    SPECIAL TOOL Fig 6
    SPECIAL TOOL Fig 7
    SPECIAL TOOL Fig 8
5 Unscrew bolts (3) from end cover (2), remove end cover (2) IMPORTANT Loosen end cover (2) using screwdriver or assembly lever (see picture).  
INSTALLING Install     
6 Attach end cover (2) Model 209 AR35.31-P-0550-28CA 
    Model 203 AR35.31-P-0550-28CF 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.31-P-1004-02B 
    SPECIAL TOOL Figure
    Sealant *BR00.45-Z-1013-01A 
7 Replace rear axle center assembly breather (1) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.31-P-1003-02B 
8 Remove rear axle center assembly (1) SPECIAL TOOL from assembly block.    
9 Install rear axle differential (1). Model 209 AR35.31-P-0520P
    Model 203 AR35.31-P-0520PF
10 Pour oil into the rear axle differential (1)   AR35.31-P-0520-03I
    FLUID SPECIFICATION *BF35.31-P-1001-01K 
    Cleaning spray, Loctite 7063 (150ml) *BR00.45-Z-1046-04A 
    Sealant, Omnifit 100H (50 g) *BR00.45-Z-1061-01A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.31-P-1001-02B 
REFER TO COMPONENT MODIFICATIONS Oil filler/drain screw on rear axle differential modified Phased in as of 19.01.04 BT35.31-P-0015-01A
INSPECT Check     
11 Check rear axle differential (1) for leaks IMPORTANT Carry out visual inspection.  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING

Number Designation Model 203.018/065/218/265/718
BA35.31-P-1001-02B Oil filler screw, rear axle differential Nm 50
BA35.31-P-1002-02B Oil drain screw, rear axle differential 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 differential Bolt+washer Nm 50
Flange bolt Stage 1 Nm 30
(TORX, multipoint socket) Stage 2 ∠ ° 45
TORQUE SPECIFICATION REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING

Number Designation Model 209.316, Model 209.375/376/475/476 up to 23.4.04
BA35.31-P-1001-02B Oil filler screw, rear axle differential Nm 50
BA35.31-P-1002-02B Oil drain screw, rear axle differential Nm 50
BA35.31-P-1003-02B Breather, rear axle center assembly Nm 30
BA35.31-P-1004-02B Bolt, end cover to rear axle differential Bolt+washer Nm -
Flange bolt Stage 1 Nm 30
(TORX, multipoint socket) Stage 2 ∠ ° 45
TORQUE SPECIFICATION REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING

Number Designation Model 209.341/342/343/361/441/442/461
BA35.31-P-1001-02B Oil filler screw, rear axle differential Nm 50
BA35.31-P-1002-02B Oil drain screw, rear axle differential 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 differential Bolt+washer Nm 50
Flange bolt Stage 1 Nm 30
(TORX, multipoint socket) Stage 2 ∠ ° 45
FLUID SPECIFICATION REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL

Number Designation Model 203.018/065/218/265/718 Model 209.341/342/343/361/441/442/461 Model 209.316, Model 209.375/376/475/476 up to 23.4.04
BF35.31-P-1001-01K Filling capacity Rear axle differential Liters 1.6 1.0 1.6
Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet BB00.40-P-0235-07A BB00.40-P-0235-07A BB00.40-P-0235-07A
Fig 2: Identifying Sealant Gun (112 589 00 25 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Assembly Stand (129 589 00 31 00)
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Fig 4: Identifying Supports (211 589 01 31 00)
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Fig 5: Identifying Supports (220 589 01 63 00)
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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1013-01A Sealant A 003 989 98 20
BR00.45-Z-1061-01A Sealant, Omnifit 100H (50 g) -
BR00.45-Z-1046-04A Cleaning spray, Loctite 7063 (150ml) A 001 986 71 71 10
Fig 6: Identifying Assembly Stand (129 589 00 31 00)
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Fig 7: Identifying Supports (211 589 01 31 00)
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Fig 8: Identifying Supports (220 589 01 63 00)
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