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

MODEL 216.371/373, 221.00/02/057/073/074/082/083/094/10/122/126/15/170/171/173/174/19 

MODEL 221.128 except CODE (Z07) Top protection 

MODEL 216.38/39 

Fig 1: Identifying Differential End Cover Remove/Install Components
G10109981Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on 215 mm dia. rear axle differential 

MODIFICATION NOTES

25.6.10 Value changed: Self-locking nut, flex disk to rear propeller shaft or rear axle differential M12   *BA41.10-P-1002-01H 
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-0100SX
2 Drain oil from differential (50)   AR35.31-P-0520-06SX
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.31-P-1003-02G 
Sealant *BR00.45-Z-1061-01A 
Cleaning spray *BR00.45-Z-1046-04A 
3 Remove exhaust system from flange connection back Vehicles with gasoline engine AR49.10-P-7100SX
Vehicles with diesel engine AR49.10-P-7100SXI
4 Detach propeller shaft from differential (50)   AR41.10-P-0050-03SX
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Install propeller shaft on rear axle differential (50). AR41.10-P-0050-04SX
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA41.10-P-1002-01H 
5 Remove controller unit (A13) from bracket IMPORTANT Do not disconnect electrical connectors. AR42.20-P-0590SX
6 Loosen bracket on controller unit (A13) from front differential mount Refer to "Remove rear axle differential (50)". AR35.31-P-0520SX 
7 Support differential (50) with transmission jack and transmission plate and lash down securely    
8 Remove bolts from front differential mount and extension carrier (53) on rear axle carrier and remove right and left exhaust rubber mount on exhaust system. Refer to "Remove rear axle differential (50)". AR35.31-P-0520SX 
9 Lower differential (50)    
10 Remove bolts (53s) from extension bracket (53) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.10-P-1005-01M 
11 Remove bolts (52s) and remove end cover (52). IMPORTANT Loosen end cover (52) e.g. loosen with screwdriver or assembly lever. Do not damage sealing surfaces.  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.31-P-1001-02G 
12 Clean sealing surfaces on differential (50) and end cover (52) Cleaner from package *BR00.45-Z-1028-04A 
13 Apply sealant to sealing surface on end cover (52) Loctite 5970 sealant *BR00.45-Z-1013-01A 
SPECIAL TOOL Figure
14 Install in the reverse order    
INSPECT Check     
15 Check oil level in differential (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 
16 Check differential (50) for leaks    
REAR AXLE CARRIER

Number Designation Model 216 Model 221 except 221.176/179 with rear axle differential 240V
BA35.10-P-1005-01M Bolt, extension bracket to rear axle differential Nm 100 100
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-1003-02G Oil drain screw, differential   Nm 50 50
PROPELLER SHAFT

Number Designation Model 216 Model 221
BA41.10-P-1002-01H Self-locking nut, flex disk to rear propeller shaft or differential M12 Nm 68 68
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-1061-01A Sealant, Omnifit 100H (50 g) A 002 989 23 71
BR00.45-Z-1028-04A Cleaner from package Adolf Wurth GmbH & Co. KG
BR00.45-Z-1046-04A Loctite 7063 cleaning spray (150 ml) A 001 986 71 71 10