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Replace radial sealing ring at drive pinion gear (with rear axle differential installed) - AR35.31-P-0530AC

Rear axle differential dia. 215 in model 203.076 /276, 209.372, 209.376 as of 24.4.04, 209.377 /472, 209.375 /475 /476 as of 24.4.04, 209.477 

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Axle Center Assembly, Joint Flange And Rear Propeller Shaft - Dia. 215
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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 Drain oil from rear axle differential (37)   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
3.1 Remove complete exhaust system Model 203.076 /276, 209.376 /377 AR49.10-P-7000AC
    Model 209.375 /475 /476 /477 AR49.10-P-7000PV
3.2 Remove exhaust system as of flange connection Model 209.372/ 472 AR49.10-P-7000QB
4 Remove rear propeller shaft (106) from rear axle differential (37) 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 Loosen fitting sleeves of the flexible coupling on the joint flange (41)   AR41.10-P-0050-09DA
REFER TO SHOP-MADE TOOLS Drift for loosening fitting sleeves in flex disks.   WF58.50-P-4110-01A
6 Unscrew bolts from propeller shaft intermediate bearing (106a) and remove rear propeller shaft (106). IMPORTANTInstallation:  Assemble propeller shaft (106) in correct order. Tighten bolts at propeller shaft intermediate bearing (106a) only after attaching flexible coupling at rear axle center assembly (37).
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    Assemble propeller shaft (106). AR41.10-P-0050-05DA
REFER TO CAPACITIES & SPECIFICATIONS Long-life grease (NLGI grade 2)   BB00.40-P-0266-02A
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA41.40-P-1001-01A 
7 Unscrew hexagon collar nut (40) IMPORTANT Do not unlock crimped collar locking device of hexagon collar nut (40) for loosening.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.31-P-1001-01A 
    SPECIAL TOOL Fig 2
    SPECIAL TOOL Figure
    IMPORTANT For better control when loosening the hexagon-collar nut (40) press a shop-made bushing into the commercially available socket.  
REFER TO SHOP-MADE TOOLS   Pressing bush for wrench socket WF58.50-P-3531-02A
    IMPORTANTInstallation:  Replace hexagon collar nut (40).
IMPORTANTInstallation:  Secure hexagon collar nut (40) at the joint flange (41).
AR35.31-P-0530-01B 
REFER TO SHOP-MADE TOOLS   Chisel for securing collar nut on joint flange WF58.50-P-3531-01A
8 Detach joint flange (41). IMPORTANT Use puller, if necessary.  
    SPECIAL TOOL Fig 4
9 Use a suitable tool to lever radial sealing ring (42) out of rear axle differential (37) IMPORTANTInstallation:  Replace radial sealing ring (42), coat the lip with universal hypoid gear oil and press into the rear axle center assembly (37) using a drift.  
    SPECIAL TOOL Fig 5
REFER TO CAPACITIES & SPECIFICATIONS Universal hypoid gear oils (SAE 85 W-90)   BB00.40-P-0235-07A
10 Install in the reverse order    
11 Pour oil into the rear axle differential (37)   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 REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING

Number Designation Model 203.076/276 Model 209.375/376/475/476 as of 24.4.04 Model 209.372/377/472/477
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
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 DIFFERENTIAL GEAR SET

Number Designation Model 209.316/372/376/377/465/472/475/476/477 215 mm dia. rear axle differential Model 203.076/276 Model 209.365/375
BA35.31-P-1001-01A Collar nut, joint flange to drive pinion Nm 160 160 > 180
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 Pin Wrench (129 589 01 07 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Wrench Socket (126 589 02 09 00)
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Fig 4: Identifying Puller (129 589 01 33 00)
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Fig 5: Identifying Drift (140 589 14 15 00)
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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