Disassembling and assembling differential - AR35.31-P-0560T

Rear axle differential dia. 198 in model 211.004 with CODE (450) Taxi version 

Rear axle differential dia. 198 

in model 171.456 up to 31.5.05, 

211.006, 

211.054/056 up to 31.5.06, 

211.065/082/087/092/206, 

211.254/256 up to 31.5.06, 

211.265/282/287/292/606, 

219.356 up to 31.5.06, 

230.467 

Fig 1: Identifying Differential Components

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	Disassemble
1	Clamp differential housing (13) in a vise		AR35.31-P-0560-01T
			*201589023100
2	Hammer out roll pin (19) and differential pinion shaft (16)		AR35.31-P-0560-02T
			*126589021500
3	Remove differential bevel gears (15) with spherical washers (14) and differential side gears (17) with thrust washers (18)		AR35.31-P-0560-03T
			*116589186100
4	Check all parts for reusability and replace if necessary	Differential pinions, spherical washers and thrust plates which have overheated or seized must always be replaced.
	Assemble
5	Install differential side gears (17) with thrust washers (18) and differential bevel gears (15) with spherical washers (14)		AR35.31-P-0560-04T
			*116589186100
			*126589021500
	Checking
6	Check friction torque of differential		AR35.31-P-0560-05T
		Friction torque when cranking complete differential.	*BE35.31-P-1002-02G
7	Hammer in differential pinion shaft (16) and roll pin (19)		AR35.31-P-0560-02T
			*126589021500
8	Unclamp differential housing (13)

Fig 2: Identifying Plate (201 589 02 31 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Spring Compressor (126 589 02 15 00)

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Fig 4: Identifying Spring Compressor (116 589 18 61 00)

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