Remove/install end cover at differential - AR35.31-P-0554SX

MODEL 216.371 /373, 221.00 /02 /057 /073 /074 /082 /083 /094 /10 /122 /126 /15 /170 /171 /173 /174 /19

MODEL 221.128 except CODE (Z07) Top protection

MODEL 216.38/ 39

Shown on 215 mm dia. rear axle differential

Fig 1: Identifying End Cover At Differential Remove/Install Components (Shown On 215 mm Dia.)

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MODIFICATION NOTES

25.6.10

Value changed: Self-locking nut, flex disk to rear propeller shaft or rear axle differential M12

see *BA41.10-P-1002-01H

	Remove/install
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		see AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1	Secure vehicle on vehicle lift		see AR00.60-P-0100SX
2	Drain oil from differential (50)		see AR35.31-P-0520-06SX
			see *BA35.31-P-1003-02G
		Sealant	see *BR00.45-Z-1061-01A
		Cleaning spray	see *BR00.45-Z-1046-04A
3	Remove exhaust system from flange connection back	Vehicles with gasoline engine	see AR49.10-P-7100SX
3	Remove exhaust system from flange connection back	Vehicles with diesel engine	AR49.10-P-7100SXI
4	Detach propeller shaft from differential (50)		see AR41.10-P-0050-03SX
		Installation: Install propeller shaft on rear axle differential (50).	see AR41.10-P-0050-04SX
			see *BA41.10-P-1002-01H
5	Remove controller unit (A13) from bracket	Do not disconnect electrical connectors.	see AR42.20-P-0590SX
6	Loosen bracket on controller unit (A13) from front differential mount	Refer to "Remove rear axle differential (50)".	see AR35.31-P-0520SX
7	Support differential (50) with transmission jack and transmission plate and lash down securely
8	Remove bolts from front differential mount and extension carrier (53) on rear axle carrier and remove right and left exhaust rubber mount on exhaust system.	Refer to "Remove rear axle differential (50)".	see AR35.31-P-0520SX
9	Lower differential (50)
10	Remove bolts (53s) from extension bracket (53)		see *BA35.10-P-1005-01M
11	Remove bolts (52s) and remove end cover (52).	Loosen end cover (52) e. g. loosen with screwdriver or assembly lever. Do not damage sealing surfaces.
11	Remove bolts (52s) and remove end cover (52).		see *BA35.31-P-1001-02G
12	Clean sealing surfaces on differential (50) and end cover (52)	Cleaner from package	see *BR00.45-Z-1028-04A
13	Apply sealant to sealing surface on end cover (52)	Loctite 5970 sealant	see *BR00.45-Z-1013-01A
13	Apply sealant to sealing surface on end cover (52)		Fig 2
14	Install in the reverse order
	Check
15	Check oil level in differential (50) and correct if necessary		see AR35.31-P-0520-03SX
			see *BA35.31-P-1002-02G
			see *BF35.31-P-1001-01S
		Sealant	see *BR00.45-Z-1061-01A
		Cleaning spray	see *BR00.45-Z-1046-04A
16	Check differential (50) for leaks

REAR AXLE CARRIER

Number	Designation		Model 216	Model 221 except 221.176/179 with rear axle differential 240V
BA35.10-P-1005-01M	Bolt, extension bracket to rear axle differential	Nm	100	100

DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING

Number	Designation			Model 216	Model 221
BA35.31-P-1001-02G	Bolt, end cover to differential	Stage 1	Nm	30	30
BA35.31-P-1001-02G	Bolt, end cover to differential	Stage 2	∠°	45	45
BA35.31-P-1002-02G	Oil filler screw, differential		Nm	50	50
BA35.31-P-1003-02G	Oil drain screw, differential		Nm	50	50

PROPELLER SHAFT

Number	Designation			Model 216	Model 221
BA41.10-P-1002-01H	Self-locking nut, flex disk to rear propeller shaft or differential	M12	Nm	68	68

DIFFERENTIAL

Number	Designation			Model 216	Model 221
BF35.31-P-1001-01S	Filling capacity	Rear axle differential 200FE, 200 mm dia.	Liters	1.1	1.1
		Rear axle differential 215FE, 215 mm dia.	Liters	1.2	1.2
		Rear axle differential 240FE, 240 mm dia.	Liters	1.6	1.6
		Rear axle differential 240V, 240 mm dia.	Liters	-	1.9
		Specifications for service products	Sheet	see BB00.40-P-0235-07A	see BB00.40-P-0235-07A

Fig 2: Identifying Squeeze Gun (112 589 00 25 00)

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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1013-01A	Loctite 5970 sealant	A 003 989 98 20
BR00.45-Z-1061-01A	Sealant, Omnifit 100H (50 g)	A 002 989 23 71
BR00.45-Z-1028-04A	Cleaner from package
BR00.45-Z-1046-04A	Loctite 7063 cleaning spray (150 ml)	A 001 986 71 71 10