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

Rear axle differential dia. 187 in MODEL 211.004/041/241/042/242/052/252/061/261/080/280/083/283/084/284/089/289/090/290 

Rear axle differential dia. 198 in model 211.006/206/606, 211.054/254/056/256 up to 31.5.06, 211.065/265/082/282/087/287/092/292 

Rear axle differential dia. 210 in MODEL 211.016/216/616/023/223/026/226/028 

Rear axle differential dia. 210 in MODEL 211.070/270/076 up to 31.8.03 

Rear axle differential dia. 215 in MODELS 211.070/270 as of 1.9.03 

Rear axle differential dia. 215 in MODEL 211.020/220/620/022/222/029/072/272 

Rear axle differential dia. 198 in MODEL 211.004 

Rear axle differential dia. 200 in model 211.007/008/208/608, 211.054/254/056/256 as of 1.6.06, 211.057/257 

Fig 1: Identifying Differential End Cover Components
G07285477Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
MODIFICATION NOTES

11.8.06 Filling capacity, Specifications for Operating Fluids Model 211.077/277, 230.472/474/479 *BF35.31-P-1004-01L 
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
NOTES Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1 Secure vehicle on vehicle lift   AR00.60-P-0100T
2 Drain oil from rear axle differential (1)   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-1003-02A 
REFER TO COMPONENT MODIFICATIONS Oil filler/drain screw on rear axle differential modified   BT35.31-P-0015-01A
3 Remove rear axle differential (1) 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 of the parts will be reduced.  
Model 211.2 with Airmatic (semi-active air suspension), code 489, and model 211.0 except model 211.076 up to 31.8.03 AR35.31-P-0520T
Model 211.6 and model 211.2 except AIRmatic AR35.31-P-0520TB
Model 211.076 up to 31.8.03 AR35.31-P-0520TA
4 Remove bolts (3) of end cover (2) and remove end cover (2) IMPORTANT Loosen end cover using screwdriver or assembly lever.  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.31-P-1001-02A 
5 Clean sealing surfaces on rear axle differential (1) and on end cover (2) Cleaner from package *BR00.45-Z-1028-04A 
6 Apply sealant to sealing surface on end cover (2) Loctite 5970 sealant *BR00.45-Z-1013-01A 
SPECIAL TOOL *112589002500
7 Install in the reverse order    
8 Check oil level in rear axle center assembly (1) and correct if necessary   AR35.31-P-0520-03I
    FLUID SPECIFICATION *BF35.31-P-1001-01L 
    FLUID SPECIFICATION *BF35.31-P-1002-01L 
    FLUID SPECIFICATION *BF35.31-P-1003-01L 
    FLUID SPECIFICATION *BF35.31-P-1004-01L 
    FLUID SPECIFICATION *BF35.31-P-1006-01L 
    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-1002-02A 
REFER TO COMPONENT MODIFICATIONS Oil filler/drain screw on rear axle differential modified   BT35.31-P-0015-01A
INSPECT Check     
9 Check differential (1) for leaks    
DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING

Number Designation Model 211
BA35.31-P-1001-02A Bolt, end cover to rear axle differential Bolt+washer Nm -
Flange bolt (TORX, internal serrations) Stage 1 Nm 30
Stage 2 ∠° 45
BA35.31-P-1002-02A Oil filler screw, differential Nm 50
BA35.31-P-1003-02A Oil drain screw for rear axle differential Nm 50
DIFFERENTIAL

Number Designation Model 211 except 211.077/277 Model 211.077/277, model 230.470/472/474/479
BF35.31-P-1001-01L Filling capacity 210 mm dia. rear axle differential in rear axle differential 210E Liters 1,6 -
Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet BB00.40-P-0235-07A -
BF35.31-P-1002-01L Filling capacity Rear axle differential dia. 198 mm Liters 1,1 -
Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet BB00.40-P-0235-07A -
BF35.31-P-1003-01L Filling capacity Differential Ø 187 mm Liters 1.0 -
Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet BB00.40-P-0235-07A -
BF35.31-P-1004-01L Filling capacity Differential Ø 215 mm Liters 1,2 1,2
Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet BB00.40-P-0235-07A BB00.40-P-0235-61A
BF35.31-P-1006-01L Filling capacity 200 mm dia. rear axle differential in rear axle differential 200FE Liters 1,1 -
Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet BB00.40-P-0235-07A -
Fig 2: Identifying Squeeze Gun (112 589 00 25 00)
G07285478Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
REPAIR MATERIALS

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