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Disassembling and assembling rear axle differential, adjusting gear set - AR35.31-P-0550A

Rear axle differential dia. 198 in model 129.058 as of 1.6.94, 129.059, 129.063 as of 1.6.94, 129.064, 140.02/03 as of 1.6.94, 170.465/466, 202.033/093/133/193, 208.365/370/465/470, 210.006/015/017/025/045/053/055/063/065/08/206/215/217/225/245/263/265/28/606/663, 220.063/065/067/083/084/087/165/167/183/184/187 

Rear axle differential dia. 198 in model 202.085 with transmission 717 

Rear axle differential dia. 198 in MODEL 202.134/194, 210.007 with CODE (450) Taxi version 

Fig 1: Disassembling/Assembling Rear Axle Differential
G10127403Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
MODIFICATION NOTES

17.5.04 Oil filler/drain screw on rear axle differential modified Phased in as of 19.01.04
IMPORTANT The oil filler screws and oil drain screws should always be replaced after being unscrewed.
BT35.31-P-0015-01A
    IMPORTANT The new oil filler screws and drain screws as well as the tapped holes must be cleaned with a special cleaning spray and provided with a special sealing compound.  
  The oil drain screw must always be replaced after being unscrewed from the rear axle center assembly.
The new oil drain screw as well as the tapped hole must be cleaned with a special cleaning spray and the oil drain screw must be provided with a special sealing compound
Model 129, 140, 170, 202, 208, 210 AR35.31-P-0520-06A
    Model 220 AR35.31-P-0520-06I
  The oil filler screw should always be replaced after being unscrewed from the rear axle differential.
The new oil filler screw as well as the tapped hole must be cleaned with a special cleaning spray and the oil filler screw provided with a special sealing compound
IMPORTANT Only carry out oil level check at interior temperature.  
    Model 129, 140, 170, 202, 208, 210 AR35.31-P-0520-03A
    Model 220 AR35.31-P-0520-03I
REMOVING 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.  
1 Raise vehicle with vehicle lift    
2 Drain oil from rear axle differential (50) Model 129, 140, 170, 202, 208, 210 AR35.31-P-0520-06A
    Cleaning spray, Loctite 7063 (150ml) *BR00.45-Z-1046-04A 
    Sealant, Omnifit 100H (50 g) *BR00.45-Z-1061-01A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Oil drain screw *BA35.31-P-1003-02A 
    Model 220 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 Oil drain screw model 220 *BA35.31-P-1003-02 
REFER TO COMPONENT MODIFICATIONS Oil filler/drain screw on rear axle differential modified Phased in as of 19.01.04 BT35.31-P-0015-01A
3 Remove rear axle differential (50) Model 129 AR35.31-P-0520C
    Model 140 AR35.31-P-0520A
    Model 170, 202, 208 AR35.31-P-0520D
    Model 210 AR35.31-P-0520B
    Model 220 AR35.31-P-0520I 
REFER TO BASIC KNOWLEDGE Features, installation survey for rear axle differentials Model 129, 140, 170, 202, 208, 210, 220.063/065/083/084/087/165/183/184/187 GF35.31-P-1000-01A
DISASSEMBLING Disassemble     
4 Clamp rear axle differential (50) SI in assembly stand. SPECIAL TOOL AR35.31-P-0540-06B
5 Remove end cover (54)    
REFER TO COMPONENT MODIFICATIONS End cover with unmachined sealing surface Model 170, 202.193, 208, 210, 220, Model 202.194 with taxi version, code 450 BT35.31-P-0014-01A
6.1 Detach circlips (30) from both connecting flanges (33) SPECIAL TOOL Vehicles with rear axle shafts bolted on to the connecting flange AR35.31-P-0540-01A
7.1 Pull out connecting flanges (33) Vehicles with rear axle shafts bolted on to the connecting flange  
REFER TO COMPONENT MODIFICATIONS Radial seal on side of rear axle housing and connecting flange modified as of 01.10.01 BT35.31-P-0013-01B
8.1 Pry off protective ring on connecting flange Vehicles with rear axle shafts bolted on to the connecting flange, as of 01.10.01
IMPORTANT If a new radial sealing ring is installed for the first time, a new protection ring must also be installed.
AR35.30-P-0620-05R
9 Pry off left and right radial sealing ring (32a)   AR35.31-P-0540-05C
REFER TO COMPONENT MODIFICATIONS Radial seal on side of rear axle housing and connecting flange modified As of 01.10.01 BT35.31-P-0013-01B
10 Using the SPECIAL TOOL spreader, remove the left-hand circlip (29) from the rear axle housing IMPORTANT Mark the retaining ring (29). AR35.31-P-0550-01A
11 Remove right circlip (29) from rear axle case using spreader IMPORTANT Mark the retaining ring (29).
Pliers for circlip, (inner dia. 85 - 165 mm)
 
12 Remove both tapered roller bearing outer races (11a) out of rear axle housing SPECIAL TOOLIMPORTANT EC Mark tapered roller bearing outer races (11a) AR35.31-P-0550-02A
13 Take differential (13) out of rear axle housing   AR35.31-P-0550-03A
14 Detach both tapered roller bearing inner races (11b) from differential (13) SPECIAL TOOLIMPORTANT Mark tapered roller bearing inner races (11b). AR35.31-P-0550-04A
15 Loosen and remove retaining bolts (13a) from crown wheel (47a) IMPORTANT Mark position of ring gear (47a) in relation to differential (13).  
16 Carefully press off crown wheel (47a) from differential (13)    
17 Release and unscrew hexagon collar nut (40) on joint flange (41) SPECIAL TOOLIMPORTANT For better control when undoing the hexagon collar nut (40), press a shop-made bush into the commercially available socket wrench bit. ↓ AR35.31-P-0550-05A
REFER TO SHOP-MADE TOOLS   Pressing bush for wrench socket WF58.50-P-3531-02A
18 Detach joint flange (41). SPECIAL TOOLIMPORTANT If necessary mark joint flange (41) in relation to drive pinion (47). AR35.31-P-0550-06A
REFER TO COMPONENT MODIFICATIONS Radial sealing ring (42) and joint flange (41) on drive pinion (47) changed Model 129, 140, 170, 202, 208, 210, 220.063/065/165 as of 15.01.02 BT35.31-P-0012-01C
19 Push drive pinion (47) out of rear axle housing SPECIAL TOOL AR35.31-P-0550-07A
20 Using a suitable screwdriver press radial sealing ring (42) out of rear axle case   AR35.31-P-0550-08A
REFER TO COMPONENT MODIFICATIONS Radial sealing ring (42) and joint flange (41) on drive pinion (47) changed Model 129, 140, 170, 202, 208, 210, 220.063/065/165 as of 15.01.02 BT35.31-P-0012-01C
21 Remove tapered roller bearing inner race (43d)    
22 Remove tapered roller bearing outer races (46b, 43e) out of rear axle housing SPECIAL TOOL AR35.31-P-0550-09A
23 Remove shim (45)    
24 Remove spacer sleeve (44) with thrust plates (48) from drive pinion (47)    
25 Pull tapered roller bearing inner race (46a) from drive pinion (47) SPECIAL TOOL AR35.31-P-0550-10A
INSPECT Checking     
26 Inspect all parts to determine whether they can be reused, replace if necessary IMPORTANT If the contact surfaces of the connecting and joint flanges show signs of severe galling due to the radial sealing ring, the flanges must be replaced.  
27.1 Check drive pinion (47) and ring gear (47a) for match-up number Model 129, 140, 170, 202, 208, 210 up to 30.06.95
IMPORTANT Only lapped gear assemblies up to approx. 06/95 have a match-up number. Each lapped gear set is checked for the best possible smooth running and marked with a consecutive match-up number that is marked on both parts
AR35.31-P-0550-11A
REFER TO COMPONENT MODIFICATIONS Ground ring gear and pinions Phased in as of 06/95 BT35.31-P-0011-01B
ASSEMBLING Assembly, adjusting ring gear and pinion     
28 Press tapered roller bearing inner race (46a) onto drive pinion (47)   AR35.31-P-0550-12A
REFER TO SHOP-MADE TOOLS Press-on sleeve for tapered roller bearing-inner race (46a) of drive pinion gear (47)   WF58.50-P-3531-03A
29 Calculate shim (45) and installing in rear axle housing SPECIAL TOOLIMPORTANT Use data sheet: ↓
Data sheet, Adjusting rear axle gear set: Order No. B20.800.98.113.00C
AR35.31-P-0550-13A
30 Pull tapered roller bearing outer races (43e, 46b) into rear axle housing SPECIAL TOOL AR35.31-P-0550-14A
31 Install spacer sleeve (44) on drive pinion (47) with double-sided thrust plates (48) IMPORTANT Always replace spacer sleeve (44) and thrust plates (48). AR35.31-P-0550-26A
32 Insert drive pinion (47) into rear axle housing. SPECIAL TOOLIMPORTANT Support drive pinion (47) with removal and installation tool. AR35.31-P-0550-15A
33 Place tapered roller bearing inner race (43d) onto drive pinion gear (47) and press in together with radial sealing ring (42) SPECIAL TOOLIMPORTANT Replace radial sealing ring (42) and coat the lip with universal hypoid gear oil. AR35.31-P-0550-16A
REFER TO CAPACITIES & SPECIFICATIONS Universal hypoid gear oils (SAE 85 W-90)   Universal hypoid gear oils (specification 235.7). MB 235.7/235.74 FE hypoid gear oil A 001 989 33 03/Mobilube FE/FE Plus 75W-85
REFER TO COMPONENT MODIFICATIONS Radial sealing ring (42) and joint flange (41) on drive pinion (47) changed Model 129, 140, 170, 202, 208, 210, 220.063/065/165 as of 15.01.02 BT35.31-P-0012-01C
34 Slide joint flange (41) onto drive pinion (47) IMPORTANT Possibly observe applied marking. Coat contact face for radial sealing ring with universal hypoid gear oil.  
REFER TO CAPACITIES & SPECIFICATIONS Universal hypoid gear oils (SAE 85 W-90)   Universal hypoid gear oils (specification 235.7). MB 235.7/235.74 FE hypoid gear oil A 001 989 33 03/Mobilube FE/FE Plus 75W-85.40-P-0235-07A
REFER TO COMPONENT MODIFICATIONS Radial sealing ring (42) and joint flange (41) on drive pinion (47) changed Model 129, 140, 170, 202, 208, 210, 220.063/065/165 as of 15.01.02 BT35.31-P-0012-01C
35 Screw on hexagon collar nut (40) IMPORTANT Install new collared hexagon nut (40).
Wrench bit 41 mm hexagon 3/4 inch four-point
 
36 Adjust friction torque on drive pinion bearing SPECIAL TOOL AR35.31-P-0550-17A
37 Check adjustment dimension for drive pinion (47) SPECIAL TOOL AR35.31-P-0550-18A
38 Secure hexagon collar nut (40) at joint flange (41)   AR35.31-P-0550-29A
REFER TO SHOP-MADE TOOLS Chisel for securing hexagon collar nut (40) on joint flange (41).   WF58.50-P-3531-01A
39 Dismantling and assembling differential (13) SPECIAL TOOL AR35.31-P-0560A 
40 Mount ring gear (47a) onto differential (13) SPECIAL TOOLIMPORTANT Observe marking applied to ring gear (47a) and differential (13). AR35.31-P-0550-19A
41 Press tapered roller bearing inner races (11b) onto differential (13) SPECIAL TOOL AR35.31-P-0550-20A
42 Install differential (13) in rear axle housing   AR35.31-P-0550-03A
43 Insert right tapered roller bearing outer race (11a) in rear axle housing SPECIAL TOOL AR35.31-P-0550-21A
44 Insert right circlip (29) IMPORTANT Install the retaining ring (29) removed and marked previously in order to achieve a basic pre-tension of the rear axle housing. AR35.31-P-0550-22A
45 Insert left tapered roller bearing outer race (11a) into rear axle housing SPECIAL TOOL Assembly mandrel
IMPORTANT Tapered roller bearing outer race (11a) must contact the tapered roller bearing inner race (11b).
Fig 8
46 Remove SPECIAL TOOL both assembly mandrels from differential (13)    
47 Pre-tension (spread) rear axle housing SPECIAL TOOL with spreader SPECIAL TOOL AR35.31-P-0550-23A
48 Insert left circlip (29) IMPORTANT Install the retaining ring (29) removed and marked previously in order to achieve a basic pre-tension of the rear axle housing. AR35.31-P-0550-27A
49 Release rear axle housing    
50 Measure expanded dimension of rear axle housing SPECIAL TOOL AR35.31-P-0550-24A
51 Measure gear backlash between drive pinion (47) and ring gear (47a), correct if necessary. SPECIAL TOOLNOTES The adjustment of the tapered roller bearing and the gear set are OK, when the spreading dimension (widening) of the rear axle housings and the gear backlash are within the nominal values. This prevents damage to the teeth of the drive pinion gear (47) and the ring gear (47a). AR35.31-P-0550-25A
52 SPECIAL TOOL Remove spreader from rear axle housing    
53 Press radial sealing rings (32a) into rear axle housing SPECIAL TOOLIMPORTANT Replace radial sealing ring (32a) and coat the lip with Universal hypoid gear oil. AR35.31-P-0540-05C
REFER TO CAPACITIES & SPECIFICATIONS Universal hypoid gear oils (SAE 85 W-90)   Universal hypoid gear oils (specification 235.7). MB 235.7/235.74 FE hypoid gear oil A 001 989 33 03/Mobilube FE/FE Plus 75W-85.40-P-0235-07A
54.1 Press protection ring onto connecting flange Vehicles with rear axle shafts bolted on to the connecting flange, as of 01.10.01
NOTES The protection ring must be mounted when replacing the radial sealing ring for the first time. This is the only way to ensure a proper seal.
AR35.30-P-0620-05R
55.1 Insert connecting flange (33) into differential Vehicles with rear axle shafts bolted on to the (13) connecting flange  
REFER TO COMPONENT MODIFICATIONS Radial seal on side of rear axle housing and connecting flange modified as of 01.10.01 BT35.31-P-0013-01B
56.1 Install circlips (30) on both connection flanges (33) Vehicles with rear axle shafts bolted on to the connecting flange
SPECIAL TOOLIMPORTANT Replace circlip (30).
AR35.31-P-0540-01A
57.1 Check axial play of connection flange (33), adjust if necessary Vehicles with rear axle shafts bolted on to the connecting flange AR35.31-P-0540-02C
58 Attach end cover (54) IMPORTANT If a replacement end cover is fitted, be sure to check whether or not the sealing surface is machined. Use suitable sealant.  
    End cover (54) with machined sealing surface in model 129, 140 AR35.31-P-0550-28A
    Model 202, 208, 210, 220 up to 22.05.00  
    Sealant *BR00.45-Z-1010-01A 
    End cover (54) with unmachined sealing surface in model 170, 220.067/083/084/087/167/183/184/187
Model 202.193/194, 208, 210, 220.063/065/165 as of 23.05.00
AR35.31-P-0550-28AA
    Loctite sealant 5970 *BR00.45-Z-1013-01A 
REFER TO COMPONENT MODIFICATIONS End cover with unmachined sealing surface Model 170, 202.193, 208, 210, 220,
Model 202.194 with taxi version, code 450
BT35.31-P-0014-01A
59 Replace rear axle breather (55) on end cover (54) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 129, 140, 170, 202, 208, 210, 220 *BA35.31-P-1005-02A 
60 Remove rear axle differential (50) from SPECIAL TOOL assembly stand    
INSTALLING Install     
61 Install rear axle differential (50). Model 129 AR35.31-P-0520C
Model 140 AR35.31-P-0520A
Model 170, 202, 208 AR35.31-P-0520D
Model 210 AR35.31-P-0520B
Model 220 AR35.31-P-0520I 
62 Pour oil into the rear axle differential (50) Model 129, 140, 170, 202, 208, 210 AR35.31-P-0520-03A
    FLUID SPECIFICATION Model 129, 140, 170, 202, 208, 210 AR35.31-P-0520-03A
    FLUID SPECIFICATION Model 129 *BF35.31-P-1001-01C 
    FLUID SPECIFICATION Model 140 *BF35.31-P-1001-01A 
    FLUID SPECIFICATION Model 170 *BF35.31-P-1001-01F 
    FLUID SPECIFICATION Model 202 *BF35.31-P-1001-01D 
    FLUID SPECIFICATION Model 208 *BF35.31-P-1001-01H 
    FLUID SPECIFICATION Model 210 *BF35.31-P-1001-01E 
    Cleaning spray, Loctite 7063 (150ml) *BR00.45-Z-1046-04A 
    Sealant, Omnifit 100H (50 g) *BR00.45-Z-1061-01A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Oil filler screw for rear axle differential *BA35.31-P-1002-02A 
    Model 220 AR35.31-P-0520-03I
    FLUID SPECIFICATION Model 220 *BF35.31-P-1001-01J 
    Cleaning spray, Loctite 7063 (150ml) *BR00.45-Z-1046-04A 
    Sealant, Omnifit 100H (50 g) *BR00.45-Z-1061-01A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Oil filler screw for rear axle center assembly, model 220 *BA35.31-P-1002-02A 
REFER TO COMPONENT MODIFICATIONS Oil filler/drain screw on rear axle differential modified Phased in as of 19.01.04 BT35.31-P-0015-01A
FRICTION TORQUE FOR REAR AXLE CENTER ASSEMBLY

Number Designation Model 129.058/063 as of 01.06.94, Model 129.059/064 Model 140.02/03 as of 01.06.94 Model 170.465/466
BE35.31-P-1001-02A Friction torque of drive pinion bearing (new tapered roller bearings) Ncm 215 to 245 215 to 245 215 to 245
FRICTION TORQUE FOR REAR AXLE CENTER ASSEMBLY

Number Designation Model 202.133/193, model 202.085 with manual 5-speed transmission, model 202.134/194 with (code 450) Model 202.033/093
BE35.31-P-1001-02A Friction torque of drive pinion bearing (new tapered roller bearings) Ncm 215 to 245 215 to 245
FRICTION TORQUE FOR REAR AXLE CENTER ASSEMBLY

Number Designation Model 208.365/370/465/470 Model 210.006/015/017/025/045/053/055/063/065/08/206/215/217/225/245/263/265/28/606/663 model 210.007 with code 450 Model 220.063/065/067/083/084/087/165/167/183/184/187
BE35.31-P-1001-02A Friction torque of drive pinion bearing (new tapered roller bearings) Ncm 215 to 245 215 to 245 215 to 245
TEST VALUES FOR REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL

Number Designation Model 129 Model 140 Model 170
BE35.31-P-1001-03A Permissible deviation from the specified adjustment dimension on the end face of the drive pinion mm -0.02/+0.01 -0.02/+0.01 -0.02/+0.01
BE35.31-P-1002-03A Gear backlash between crown wheel and pinion mm 0, 08-0, 14 0, 08-0, 14 0, 08-0, 14
BE35.31-P-1003-03A Crown wheel heating temperature for installation °C 75-85 75-85 75-85
TEST VALUES FOR REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL

Number Designation Model 202 Model 208
BE35.31-P-1001-03A Permissible deviation from the specified adjustment dimension on the end face of the drive pinion mm -0.02/+0.01 -0.02/+0.01
BE35.31-P-1002-03A Gear backlash between crown wheel and pinion mm 0, 08-0, 14 0, 08-0, 14
BE35.31-P-1003-03A Crown wheel heating temperature for installation °C 75-85 75-85
TEST VALUES FOR REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL

Number Designation Model 210 Model 220.063/065/067/083/084/087/165/167/183/184/187
BE35.31-P-1001-03A Permissible deviation from the specified adjustment dimension on the end face of the drive pinion mm -0.02/+0.01 -0.02/+0.01
BE35.31-P-1002-03A Gear backlash between crown wheel and pinion mm 0, 08-0, 14 0, 08-0, 14
BE35.31-P-1003-03A Crown wheel heating temperature for installation °C 75-85 75-85
REAR AXLE HOUSING EXPANSION (SPREAD DIMENSION)

Number Designation Models 129.058/063 as of 01.06.94, Models 129.059/064 Model 140.02/03 as of 01.06.94 Model 170.465/466
BE35.31-P-1001-04A Rear axle housing expansion (spread dimension) for circlip removal mm 0.10...0.13 0.10...0.13 0.10...0.13
BE35.31-P-1002-04A Rear axle housing expansion (spread dimension) when installing circlip mm 0.3 0.3 0.3
BE35.31-P-1003-04A Setting for rear axle housing expansion (spread dimension) mm 0.11 to 0.17 0.11 to 0.17 0.11 to 0.17
REAR AXLE HOUSING EXPANSION (SPREAD DIMENSION)

Number Designation Model 202.033/093/133/193, model 202.085 with manual 5-speed transmission, Model 202.134/194 with code 450 Model 208.365/370/465/470
BE35.31-P-1001-04A Rear axle housing expansion (spread dimension) for circlip removal mm 0.10...0.13 0.10...0.13
BE35.31-P-1002-04A Rear axle housing expansion (spread dimension) when installing circlip mm 0.3 0.3
BE35.31-P-1003-04A Setting for rear axle housing expansion (spread dimension) mm 0.11 to 0.17 0.11 to 0.17
REAR AXLE HOUSING EXPANSION (SPREAD DIMENSION)

Number Designation Model 210.006/015/017/025/045/053/055/063/065/08/206/215/217/225/245/263/265/28/606/663, Model 210.007 with code 450 Model 220.063/065/067/083/084/087/165/167/183/184/187
BE35.31-P-1001-04A Rear axle housing expansion (spread dimension) for circlip removal mm 0.10...0.13 0.10...0.13
BE35.31-P-1002-04A Rear axle housing expansion (spread dimension) when installing circlip mm 0.3 0.3
BE35.31-P-1003-04A Setting for rear axle housing expansion (spread dimension) mm 0.11 to 0.17 0.11 to 0.17
TEST VALUES FOR CONNECTING FLANGE/DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING

Number Designation Model 129 Model 140 Model 170 Model 202
BE35.31-P-1001-05A Axial play between connecting flange and differential housing mm 0.03 to 0.3 0.03 to 0.3 0.03 to 0.3 0.03 to 0.3
TEST VALUES FOR CONNECTING FLANGE/DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING

Number Designation Model 208 Model 210 Model 220
BE35.31-P-1001-05A Axial play between connecting flange and differential housing mm 0.03 to 0.3 0.03 to 0.3 0.03 to 0.3
REAR AXLE CENTER ASSEMBLY HOUSING

Number Designation Model 129 Model 140
BA35.31-P-1001-02A Bolt, end cover to rear axle differential Bolt+washer   Nm 50 50
Flange bolt (TORX, internal serrations) Stage 1 Nm 30 30
Stage 2 ∠° 45 45
BA35.31-P-1002-02A Oil filler screw, rear axle differential     Nm 50 50
BA35.31-P-1003-02A Oil drain screw for rear axle differential     Nm 50 50
BA35.31-P-1005-02A Breather, rear axle differential     Nm 30 30
REAR AXLE CENTER ASSEMBLY HOUSING

Number Designation Model 170 Model 202
BA35.31-P-1001-02A Bolt, end cover to rear axle differential Bolt+washer   Nm - 50
Flange bolt (TORX, internal serrations) Stage 1 Nm 30 30
Stage 2 ∠° 45 45
BA35.31-P-1002-02A Oil filler screw, rear axle differential     Nm 50 50
BA35.31-P-1003-02A Oil drain screw for rear axle differential     Nm 50 50
BA35.31-P-1005-02A Breather, rear axle differential     Nm 25 25
REAR AXLE CENTER ASSEMBLY HOUSING

Number Designation Model 208 Model 210
BA35.31-P-1001-02A Bolt, end cover to rear axle differential Bolt+washer   Nm - 50
Flange bolt (TORX, internal serrations) Stage 1 Nm 30 30
Stage 2 ∠° 45 45
BA35.31-P-1002-02A Oil filler screw, rear axle differential     Nm 50 50
BA35.31-P-1003-02A Oil drain screw for rear axle differential     Nm 50 50
BA35.31-P-1005-02A Breather, rear axle differential     Nm 25 30
REAR AXLE CENTER ASSEMBLY HOUSING

Number Designation Model 220
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, rear axle differential     Nm 50
BA35.31-P-1003-02A Oil drain screw for rear axle differential     Nm 50
BA35.31-P-1005-02A Breather, rear axle differential     Nm 30
REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR SET

Number Designation Models 129.058/063 as of 01.06.94 Models 129.059/064 Model 140.02/03 as of 01.06.94 Model 170.465/466
BA35.31-P-1001-03A Retaining bolt, ring gear to differential case Nm 85 85 85
REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR SET

Number Designation Model 202.033/093/133/193, model 202.085 with manual 5-speed transmission, Model 202.134/194 with code 450
BA35.31-P-1001-03A Retaining bolt, ring gear to differential case Nm 85
REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR SET

Number Designation Model 208.365/370/465/470 Model 210.006/015/017/025/045/053/055/063/065/08/206/215/217/225/245/263/265/28/606/663, model 210.007 with code 450 Model 220.063/065/067/083/084/087/165/167/183/184/187
BA35.31-P-1001-03A Retaining bolt, ring gear to differential case Nm 85 85 85
REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL

Number Designation Model 140.02/03 as of 06/94
BF35.31-P-1001-01A Filling capacity Rear axle center assembly Liters 1.1
Specifications for Operating Fluids Specification Universal hypoid gear oils (specification 235.7). MB 235.7/235.74 FE hypoid gear oil A 001 989 33 03/Mobilube FE/FE Plus 75W-85
Specification Universal hypoid gear oils (specification 235.7). MB 235.7/235.74 FE hypoid gear oil A 001 989 33 03/Mobilube FE/FE Plus 75W-85
REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL

Number Designation Model 129.058/063 basic version and (code 471) ASR as of 06/94 Model 129.059/064
BF35.31-P-1001-01C Filling capacity Rear axle center assembly Liters 1.1 1.1
Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet BB00.40-P-0235-00A BB00.40-P-0235-00A
Sheet BB00.40-P-0235-07A BB00.40-P-0235-07A
REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL

Number Designation Model 202.033/093/133/193 Model 202.085 with manual 5-speed transmission, Model 202.134/194 with (Code 450) Taxi version
BF35.31-P-1001-01D Filling capacity Rear axle center assembly Liters 1.1
Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet -
Sheet BB00.40-P-0235-07A
REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL

Number Designation Model 210.006/015/017/025/045/053/055/063/065/08/206/215/217/225/245/263/265/28/606/663, 210.007 with code 450
BF35.31-P-1001-01E Filling capacity Rear axle center assembly Liters 1.1
Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet BB00.40-P-0235-07A
REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL

Number Designation Model 170.465/466
BF35.31-P-1001-01F Filling capacity Rear axle center assembly Liters 1.1
Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet BB00.40-P-0235-07A
REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL

Number Designation Model 208.365/370/465/470
BF35.31-P-1001-01H Filling capacity Rear axle center assembly Liters 1.1
Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet BB00.40-P-0235-07A
REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL

Number Designation Model 220.063/065/067/083/084/087/163/165/167/183/184/187
BF35.31-P-1001-01J Filling capacity Rear axle center assembly Liters 1.1
Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet BB00.40-P-0235-07A
Fig 2: Identifying Assembly Stand (129 589 00 31 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Supports (2 Ea.) (140 589 40 63 00)
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Fig 4: Identifying Removal And Installation Tool (116 589 01 62 00)
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Fig 5: Identifying Drift (140 589 10 15 00)
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Fig 6: Identifying Spreader (140 589 05 31 00)
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Fig 7: Identifying Contact Arm (126 589 08 21 00)
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Fig 8: Identifying Spring Compressor (116 589 18 61 00)
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Fig 9: Identifying Puller (123 589 08 33 00)
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Fig 10: Identifying Pin Wrench (129 589 01 07 00)
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Fig 11: Identifying Puller (129 589 01 33 00)
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Fig 12: Identifying Puller (000 589 65 33 00)
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Fig 13: Identifying Removal And Installation Tool (140 589 10 43 00)
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Fig 14: Identifying Puller (001 589 50 33 00)
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Fig 15: Identifying Extension (000 589 63 34 00)
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Fig 16: Identifying Chuck (000 589 02 34 00)
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Fig 17: Identifying Open End Wrench (140 589 00 01 00)
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Fig 18: Identifying Dial Indicator Holder (363 589 02 21 00)
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Fig 19: Identifying Measuring Plate (140 589 16 23 00)
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Fig 20: Identifying Measuring Device (140 589 14 21 00)
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Fig 21: Identifying Intermediate Rings (X 2) (140 589 41 63 00)
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Fig 22: Identifying Dial Indicator (000 589 38 19 00)
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Fig 23: Identifying Measuring Device (126 589 00 21 00)
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Fig 24: Identifying Installer (140 589 01 43 00)
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Fig 25: Identifying Drift (140 589 08 15 00)
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Fig 26: Identifying Torque Meter (001 589 49 21 00)
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Fig 27: Identifying Connecting Piece (100 589 02 59 00)
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Fig 28: Identifying Remote Thermometer (124 589 07 21 00)
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Fig 29: Identifying Spring Compressor (116 589 08 61 00)
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Fig 30: Identifying Tooth Backlash Gauge (140 589 08 21 00)
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Fig 31: Identifying Squeeze Gun (112 589 00 25 00)
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Fig 32: Identifying Drift (140 589 16 15 00)
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Fig 33: Identifying Drift (140 589 13 15 00)
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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1061-01A Sealant, Omnifit 100H (50 g) A 002 989 23 71
BR00.45-Z-1010-01A Hylomar universal sealant 80 ml A 001 989 25 20
BR00.45-Z-1013-01A Loctite sealant 5970 A 003 989 98 20
BR00.45-Z-1046-04A Cleaning spray, Loctite 7063 (150ml) A 001 986 71 71 10