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

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 210E 

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

Rear axle differential 210E 

Rear axle differential dia. 215 in MODELS 211.070/270/076 as of 1.9.03 

Rear axle differential dia. 215 in model 211.020/220/620/022/222/029/072/272/276/077/277 

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

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 Drift, Radial Sealing Ring, Rear Axle Shaft, Circlip And Differential
G07285470Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Shown on model 211.076/276 

Fig 2: Identifying Connecting Flange
G07285471Courtesy 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 Removing     
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
NOTES While working on the rear axle, care must be taken to ensure that the surface of aluminum components do not get any scratches, cracks and notches. Otherwise the service life of the parts will be affected    
1 Secure vehicle on vehicle lift   AR00.60-P-0100T
2 Remove rear-axle shaft (37) Model 211 except model 211.2 without Airmatic (semi-active air suspension) code 489, except model 211.6 AR35.30-P-0620T 
Model 211.2 without Airmatic (semi-active air suspension) code 489, 211.6 AR35.30-P-0620TB 
3 Pry connecting flange (1) out of rear axle center assembly (50) Model 211.076  
4 Lever radial sealing ring (32a) out of rear axle differential (50) using a suitable tool    
INSTALLING Install     
5 Using a drift (03) press a new radial sealing ring (32a) into the rear axle center assembly (50) IMPORTANT Coat sealing lip of radial sealing ring with universal hypoid gear oil.
Rear axle differential, 187 mm dia:
 
    SPECIAL TOOL
Rear axle differential dia. 198 mm
*211589001500
    SPECIAL TOOL
Rear axle differential dia. 200 mm:
*140589101500
    SPECIAL TOOL *140589101500
    SPECIAL TOOL
Rear axle differential dia. 210 mm
*203589011400
    SPECIAL TOOL
Rear axle center assembly dia. 215 mm:
*140589061500
    SPECIAL TOOL *211589051500
REFER TO CAPACITIES & SPECIFICATIONS Universal hypoid gear oils (SAE 85 W-90) Sheet 235.7 BB00.40-P-0235-07A
6.1 Install new circlip (37o) on inner splined shaft of rear axle shaft (37) Model 211 except model 211.076  
6.2 Replace circlip on inner splined profile of connecting flange (1) Model 211.076  
7 Install rear axle shaft (37). Model 211 except model 211.2 without
Airmatic (semi-active air suspension) code 489, except model 211.6
AR35.30-P-0620T 
Model 211.2 without Airmatic (semi-active air suspension) code 489, 211.6 AR35.30-P-0620TB 
8 Check oil level in rear axle center assembly (50) and correct if necessary IMPORTANT Mixing of old universal hypoid gear oil and the new FE hypoid gear oil should be avoided due to the better fuel economy. AR35.31-P-0520-03I 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.31-P-1002-02A 
    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 
REFER TO COMPONENT MODIFICATIONS Oil filler/drain screw on rear axle differential modified   BT35.31-P-0015-01A
DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING

Number Designation Model 211
BA35.31-P-1002-02A Oil filler screw, 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 3: Identifying Drift (140 589 06 15 00)
G07285472Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 4: Identifying Drift (211 589 00 15 00)
G07285473Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 5: Identifying Drift (140 589 10 15 00)
G07285474Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 6: Identifying Drift (211 589 05 15 00)
G07285475Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 7: Identifying Sleeve (203 589 01 14 00)
G07285476Courtesy 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-1046-04A Cleaning spray, Loctite 7063 (150ml) A 001 986 71 71 10