LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Mercedes Benz >> 2007 >> C350 Base, Automatic >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Suspension >> Rear Suspension >> Rear Axle -- Testing & Repair -- 203 Chassis - 1 Of 2 >> Testing & Repair >> Remove/install rear axle differential - AR35.31-P-0520AC

Remove/install rear axle differential - AR35.31-P-0520AC

Rear axle differential dia. 215 

in model 203.076 /276, 209.372, 

209.375 /376 as of 24.4.04, 

209.377 /472, 

209.475 /476 as of 24.4.04, 

209.477 

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Axle Differential Remove/Install Components - Dia. 215
G04734727
MODIFICATION NOTES

10.8.06 Filling capacity, Specifications for Operating Fluids Model 209.377/477 *BF35.31-P-1001-01K 
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install    
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 While working on the rear axle care must be taken to ensure that the surface of all aluminum components do not get any scratches, cracks and notches. Otherwise the service life of the parts will be affected    
NOTES Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1 Lift/jack up vehicle   AR00.60-P-1000P
2 Remove exhaust shielding plates (105b, 105c)    
3 Remove bolts from propeller shaft intermediate bearing (106a) IMPORTANTInstallation:  Assemble propeller shaft in correct position. Tighten bolts at propeller shaft intermediate bearing (106a) only after attaching flexible coupling at rear axle center assembly (50).  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA41.40-P-1001-01A 
4 Remove rear propeller shaft (106) from rear axle differential (50) IMPORTANT The flexible coupling remains on the rear propeller shaft (106). AR41.10-P-0050-03EA
    IMPORTANTInstallation:  Attach rear propeller shaft (106) to rear differential assembly (50). AR41.10-P-0050-04EA
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA41.10-P-1002-01A 
5 Slacken flexible coupling fitted sleeves on flange.   AR41.10-P-0050-09DA
REFER TO SHOP-MADE TOOLS Drift for loosening fitting sleeves in flex disks.   WF58.50-P-4110-01A
6 Remove right rear axle shaft (37)   AR35.30-P-0620AC 
7 Remove heat sink from rear axle center assembly (50) IMPORTANT Only model 209.376 /476 as of 24.4.04.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.31-P-1005-02B 
8 Support rear axle differential (50) IMPORTANT Secure rear axle center assembly (50) to prevent it from falling down.
SPECIAL TOOL
Figure
9 Unscrew bolts (50a) from the rear differential mounts TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.10-P-1004-01A 
10 Unscrew bolt (53) of the front center assembly suspension    
    IMPORTANTInstallation:  Attach front center assembly mounting. AR35.10-P-0050-01A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.10-P-1003-01A 
11 Lower rear axle differential (50) IMPORTANT In the process detach rear axle differential (50) to the right of the left rear axle shaft (37). Ensure that no rear axle oil runs out when removing: ↓
Pull out/press in rear axle shaft (37) at rear axle center assembly (50).
AR35.30-P-0620-02P 
12 Install in the reverse order    
13 Replace breather IMPORTANT If necessary
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
*BA35.31-P-1003-02B 
14 Check oil level in rear axle center assembly (50) and correct if necessary   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
TORQUE SPECIFICATION DRIVESHAFT

Number Designation Model 203 Model 209
BA41.10-P-1002-01A Self-locking nut, flexible coupling to rear propeller shaft or rear axle differential. M10 Nm 40 36
M12 Nm 60 58
TORQUE SPECIFICATION PROPELLER SHAFT INTERMEDIATE BEARING

Number Designation Model 203 Model 209
BA41.40-P-1001-01A Bolt, propeller shaft intermediate bearing to frame floor assembly Self-tapping screw Nm - -
Bolt with washer Nm - -
Bolt with collar and self-centering tip Nm 30 30
Bolt with collar and without self-centering tip Nm - -
TORQUE SPECIFICATION REAR AXLE CARRIER

Number Designation Model 203 Model 209
BA35.10-P-1003-01A Self-locking nut, rear axle differential at front to rear axle carrier Nm 45 43
BA35.10-P-1004-01A Self-locking bolt, rear axle differential at rear to rear axle carrier Nm 110 110
TORQUE SPECIFICATION REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING

Number Designation Model 203.076/276 Model 209.375/376/475/476 as of 24.4.04 Model 209.372 472/477
BA35.31-P-1001-02B Oil filler screw, rear axle differential Nm 50
BA35.31-P-1003-02B Breather, rear axle differential Nm 30
BA35.31-P-1005-02B Bolt, heat sink to end cover Nm 37
FLUID SPECIFICATION REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL

Number Designation Model 203.020/076/220/276 Model 209.320/420, Model 209.375/376/475/476 as of 24.4.04 Model 209.372/472 Model 209.377/477
BF35.31-P-1001-01K Filling capacity Rear axle center assembly Liters 1.2 1.2 1.2
Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet BB00.40-P-0235-07A BB00.40-P-0235-07A BB00.40-P-0235-61A
Fig 2: Identifying Assembly Attachment (140 589 01 62 00)
G04734728
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
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