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

MODEL 221.054/056/070/071/077/084/086/087/095/176/177/179, 216.374/376/377/379 

MODEL 221.128 with CODE (Z07) Top protection 

Fig 1: Identifying Differential End Cover Remove/Install Components
G10109983Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
MODIFICATION NOTES

7.4.08 Value changed: Filling capacity Model 216 *BF35.31-P-1001-01S 
  Value changed: Filling capacity Model 216 *BF35.31-P-1001-01S 
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
NOTES Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1 Remove rear axle differential (50)   AR35.31-P-0520SZ 
2 Remove bolts (53s) from extension bracket (53) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 216, 221 without code (Z07) Top protection *BA35.10-P-1005-01M 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 221 with code (Z07) Top protection *BA35.10-P-1005-01O 
3 Detach heat sink from differential (50) Model 216.379, 221.179  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.31-P-1004-02G 
4 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-1001-02G 
5 Clean sealing surfaces on differential (50) and end cover (52) Cleaner from package *BR00.45-Z-1028-04A 
6 Apply sealant to sealing surface on end cover (52) Sealant *BR00.45-Z-1013-01A 
SPECIAL TOOL Figure
7 Install in the reverse order    
INSPECT Check     
8 Check oil level in rear axle center assembly (50) and correct if necessary   AR35.31-P-0520-03SX
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.31-P-1002-02G 
FLUID SPECIFICATION *BF35.31-P-1001-01S 
Sealant *BR00.45-Z-1061-01A 
Cleaning spray *BR00.45-Z-1046-04A 
9 Check differential (50) for leaks    
REAR AXLE CARRIER

Number Designation Model 216
BA35.10-P-1005-01M Bolt, extension bracket to rear axle differential Nm 100
REAR AXLE CARRIER

Number Designation Model 221 except 221.176/179 with rear axle differential 240V Model 221.176/179 with rear axle differential 240V
BA35.10-P-1005-01M Bolt, extension bracket to rear axle differential Nm 100 120
REAR AXLE CARRIER

Number Designation Model 221 with code Z07/Z07+Z19
BA35.10-P-1005-01O Bolt, extension bracket to rear axle differential M12X1.5 Nm 100
M12X1.75 Nm 120
DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING

Number Designation Model 216 Model 221
BA35.31-P-1001-02G Bolt, end cover to differential Stage 1 Nm 30 30
Stage 2 ∠° 45 45
BA35.31-P-1002-02G Oil filler screw, differential   Nm 50 50
BA35.31-P-1004-02G Bolt, heat sink to end cover   Nm 35 35
DIFFERENTIAL

Number Designation Model 216 Model 221
BF35.31-P-1001-01S Filling capacity Rear axle differential 200FE, 200 mm dia. Liters 1.1 1.1
Rear axle differential 215FE, 215 mm dia. Liters 1.2 1.2
Rear axle differential 240FE, 240 mm dia. Liters 1.6 1.6
Rear axle differential 240V, 240 mm dia. Liters - 1.9
Specifications for service products 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 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
Fig 2: Identifying Squeeze Gun (112 589 00 25 00)
G07742708Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
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
BR00.45-Z-1061-01A Sealant, Omnifit 100H (50 g) A 002 989 23 71
BR00.45-Z-1046-04A Loctite 7063 cleaning spray (150 ml) A 001 986 71 71 10