Check rear axle differential variant - AR35.31-P-0525P

MODEL 211, 221

Breather in end cover of rear axle differential

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Axle Differential Variant (Breather In End Cover Of Rear Axle Differential)

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Breather in housing of rear axle differential

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Axle Differential Variant (Breather In Housing Of Rear Axle Differential)

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	Checking
	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
1	Raise vehicle	Model 221	AR00.60-P-1000SX
1	Raise vehicle	Model 211	AR00.60-P-1000T
2	Determine position of breather (55a) on rear axle differential (50)	On rear axle differentials with breathers in the end cover (50d) the friction torque must be adjusted after dismantling the joint flange (41).