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

MODEL 204, 207 

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Axle Carrier, Adjusting Disk, Differential, End Cover And Bolts
G07532652Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
NOTES Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1 Secure vehicle on vehicle lift   AR00.60-P-0100CW
2 Drain oil from differential (50) TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Sealant, Omnifit 100H (50 g)
Loctite 7063 cleaning spray (150 ml)
AR35.31-P-0520-06SX 
*BA35.31-P-1003-02H 
*BR00.45-Z-1061-01A 
*BR00.45-Z-1046-04A 
3 Remove left and right rear diagonal strut Model 207.4
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
*BA61.10-P-1007-01H 
*BA61.10-P-1008-01H 
*BA61.10-P-1009-01H 
4 Remove exhaust system from flange connection back Vehicles with gasoline engine AR49.10-P-7100CW
5 Remove bolts on heat sink and remove heat sink from rear axle differential (50) Model 204 with engine 156
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
*BA35.31-P-1004-02H 
6 Detach propeller shaft from differential (50)   AR41.10-P-0050CW
7
REFER TO SHOP-MADE TOOLS
Loosen fitting sleeves of flex disk on joint flange of differential (50)
Drift for loosening fitting sleeves in flex disks.
  AR41.10-P-0050-09TX
WF58.50-P-4110-01A
8 Lash down the differential (50) on the rear axle carrier (4) with tensioning strap NOTES If the rear differential mount is released without lashing, the front differential mount can break.  
9 Remove struts Model 204.9
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
AR35.10-P-0042-01CWG
*BA35.10-P-1007-01N 
*BA35.10-P-1008-01N 
10 Open luggage compartment, remove spare tire and remove rubber plug from spare tire well    
11 Remove left and right bolt (3) of rear differential mount TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.10-P-1006-01N 
12 Support differential (50) with transmission jack and transmission plate    
13 Remove bolt (5) of front differential mount TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.10-P-1005-01N 
14 Lower differential (50)    
15 Remove bolts (52s) and remove end cover (52). IMPORTANT Loosen end cap with screwdriver or assembly lever. Do not damage sealing surfaces.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
*BA35.31-P-1001-02H 
16 Clean sealing surfaces on differential (50) and end cover (52) Cleaner from package *BR00.45-Z-1028-04A 
17 Coat sealing compound on the sealing surface on the end cover (52) Loctite 5970 sealant
SPECIAL TOOL
*BR00.45-Z-1013-01A 
Fig 2
18 Install in the reverse order    
INSPECT Check     
19 Check oil level in differential (50) and correct if necessary TORQUE SPECIFICATION
FLUID SPECIFICATION
Sealant, Omnifit 100H (50 g) Loctite 7063 cleaning spray (150 ml)
AR35.31-P-0520-03SX 
*BA35.31-P-1002-02H 
*BF35.31-P-1001-01T 
*BR00.45-Z-1061-01A 
*BR00.45-Z-1046-04A 
20 Check differential (50) for leaks    
REAR AXLE CARRIER

Number  Designation    Model 204  Model 207 
BA35.10-P-1005-01N Differential to front adapter Nm 65 65
BA35.10-P-1006-01N Bolt, rear axle differential to rear crossmember Nm 170 170
BA35.10-P-1007-01N Nut, strut to body Nm 25 -
BA35.10-P-1008-01N Bolt, strut to rear rubber mount of rear axle carrier Nm 25 -
DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING

Number Designation      Model 204  Model 207 
BA35.31-P-1001-02H Bolt, end cover to differential Stage 1 Nm 30 30
    Stage 2 ∠° 45 45
BA35.31-P-1002-02H Oil filler screw, differential   Nm 50 50
BA35.31-P-1003-02H Oil drain screw, differential   Nm 50 50
BA35.31-P-1004-02H Bolt, heat sink to end cover   Nm 35 -
FRAME FLOOR ASSEMBLY

Number  Designation    Model 207.4 
BA61.10-P-1007-01H Bolt, rear diagonal strut on spare wheel well Nm 80
BA61.10-P-1008-01H Bolt, rear diagonal strut on longitudinal member Nm 80
BA61.10-P-1009-01H Bolt, rear diagonal strut to bracket Nm 17
DIFFERENTIAL

Number Designation      Model 204 except model 204.077/277/377 with code 471, P30  Model 204.077/277/377 with code 471, P30 
BF35.31-P-1001-01T Filling capacity Differential 187 FE, Ø 187 mm Liters 0.95 -
      Sheet BB00.40-P-0235-07 A -
    Differential 200 FE, Ø 200 mm Liters 1.1 -
      Sheet BB00.40-P-0235-07 A -
    Differential 215 FE, Ø 215 mm Liters 1.2 1.2
      Sheet BB00.40-P-0235-07 A BB00.40-P-0235-61 A
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-0235-07 A
    Differential 200 FE, Ø 200 mm Liters 1.1
      Sheet BB00.40-P-0235-07 A
    Differential 215 FE, Ø 215 mm Liters 1.2
      Sheet BB00.40-P-0235-07 A
Fig 2: Identifying Squeeze Gun (112 589 00 25 00)
G07508872Courtesy 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-1013-01A Loctite 5970 sealant A 003 989 98 20
BR00.45-Z-1046-04A Loctite 7063 cleaning spray (150 ml) A 001 986 71 71 10
BR00.45-Z-1028-04A Cleaner from package