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Replace radial sealing rings on side of rear axle center assembly - AR35.31-P-0545CW

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MODEL 204, 207 

Fig 1: Replacing Radial Sealing Rings On Side Of Rear Axle Center Assembly
G07741089Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
MODIFICATION NOTES

21.6.11 Value modified: Filling capacity Model 204 except model 204.077/277 with code 471, P30
Model 207
*BF35.31-P-1001-01T 
NOTES While working on suspension components care must be taken to ensure that the surfaces of all aluminum components do not receive any scratches, cracks or notches.
Otherwise the service life of the parts will be reduced.
Do not tighten bolts and nuts on the suspension components until the vehicle is in ready-to-drive condition, to ensure that the parts are not tensioned.
   
NOTES Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
INSTALLING Removing 
1 Secure vehicle on vehicle lift AR00.60-P-0100CW  
2 Remove rear-axle shaft (37) AR35.30-P-0620CW   
3 Pry radial shaft sealing ring (32a) out of rear axle differential (50) using a suitable tool NOTES
Do not damage seat surface of radial shaft sealing ring (32a), otherwise leaks may occur.
 
INSTALLING Install     
4 Clean seat of radial shaft sealing ring (32a) in rear axle differential (50) using clean, lint- free rag and assembly cleaner Assembly cleaner must not enter the rear axle differential (50). Otherwise, the rear axle differential (50) may be damaged.
The seat of the radial shaft sealing ring (32a) in the rear axle differential (50) must be free of oil and dirt. Leaks can otherwise occur.
 
    Assembly cleaner *BR00.45-Z-1028-04A 
5 Check seat of radial shaft sealing ring (32a) in rear axle differential (50) for damage If damage is present: Repair or replace rear axle differential (50). AR35.31-P-0520CW 
6 Apply universal hypoid gear oil to sealing lip of new radial shaft sealing ring (32a) Universal hypoid gear oils (specification 235.7)   BB00.40-P-0235-07A
7.1 Press new radial shaft sealing ring (32a) using drift (03) into rear axle differential (50) Rear axle differential Ø 187 mm and Ø 215 mm  
SPECIAL TOOL Drift Fig 3
    SPECIAL TOOL Drift Fig 2
7.2 Press radial shaft sealing ring (32a) using drift and sleeve into rear axle differential (50) Rear axle differential Ø 200 mm  
    SPECIAL TOOL Drift Fig 4
    SPECIAL TOOL Sleeve Fig 5
8 Install new circlip (37o) on inner splined shaft of rear axle shaft (37)    
9 Install rear axle shaft (37). AR35.30-P-0620CW   
INSPECT Check     
10 Check oil level in differential (50) and correct if necessary   AR35.31-P-0520-03SX 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.31-P-1002-02H 
    FLUID SPECIFICATION *BF35.31-P-1001-01T 
    Sealant, Omnifit 100H (50 g) *BR00.45-Z-1061-01A 
    Cleaning spray, Loctite 7063 (150ml) *BR00.45-Z-1046-04A 
11 Check rear axle differential (50) for leaks    
REAR AXLE CENTER ASSEMBLY HOUSING

Number Designation   Model 204 Model 207
BA35.31-P-1002-02H Oil filler screw, rear axle differential Nm 50 50
REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL

Number Designation     Model 204 except model 204.077/277/377 with code 471, P30 Model 204.077/277/37 7 with code 471, P30
BF35.31-P-1001-01T Filling capacity Differential 187 FE, Ø 187 mm Liters 0.95 -
      Sheet BB00.40-P-0235-07A -
    Differential 200 FE, Ø 200 mm Liters 1, 1 -
      Sheet BB00.40-P-0235-07A -
    Differential 215 FE, Ø 215 mm Liters 1, 2 1, 2
      Sheet BB00.40-P-0235-07A BB00.40-P-0235-61A
REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL

Number Designation     Model 207
BF35.31-P-1001-01T Filling capacity Differential 187 FE, Ø 187 mm Liters 0.95
      Sheet BB00.40-P-0235-07A
    Differential 200 FE, Ø 200 mm Liters 1, 1
      Sheet BB00.40-P-0235-07A
    Differential 215 FE, Ø 215 mm Liters 1, 2
      Sheet BB00.40-P-0235-07A
Fig 2: Identifying Drift (211 589 05 15 00)
G07741090Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 3: Identifying Drift (211 589 00 15 00)
G07741091Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 4: Identifying Drift (140 589 10 15 00)
G07741092Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 5: Identifying Sleeve (203 589 01 14 00)
G07741093Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1061-01A Sealant, Omnifit 100H (50 g) A 002 989 23 71
BR00.45-Z-1046-04A Cleaning spray, Loctite 7063 (150ml) A 001 986 71 71 10
BR00.45-Z-1028-04A Cleaner from package Adolf Wurth GmbH & Co. KG
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