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Install new radial sealing ring at drive pinion gear (with differential installed) - AR35.31-P-0530LW

Model 205 

Fig 1: Installing Radial Sealing Ring At Drive Pinion Gear
G10133184Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
NOTES Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
IMPORTANT Notes on repair work on suspension components   AH00.00-P-0100-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Remove exhaust system from rear flange connection onwards Model 205 with engine 177 AR49.10-P-4952MNA
Model 205 with engine 274, 276 AR49.10-P-4952LW
Model 205 with engine 651 AR49.10-P-7100LWB
2 Detach drive shaft (7) from joint flange (41) on rear axle differential (50)   AR41.10-P-0050LW
SPECIAL TOOL Counterholder Fig 3
3 Unscrew hexagon collar nut (40) IMPORTANT To do so, screw 2 bolts into joint flange (41) and counterhold joint flange (41) using SPECIAL TOOL counterholder.  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 205
Rear axle differential Ø183 Collar nut, joint flange to drive pinion
*BA35.31-P-1001-01E 
SPECIAL TOOL Counterholder Fig 3
4 Detach joint flange (41).    
5 Pry radial shaft sealing ring (42) using suitable tool out of rear axle differential (50)    
REFER TO CAPACITIES & SPECIFICATIONS Universal hypoid gear oils (specification 235.7)  

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

NOTES
Do not damage seat of radial shaft sealing ring (42) in rear axle differential (50).
Otherwise leaks may occur.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Replace radial shaft sealing ring (42), coat sealing lip with universal hypoid gear oil and use SPECIAL TOOL drift to press into rear axle differential (50).
 
SPECIAL TOOL Drift Fig 2
6 Install in the reverse order    
INSPECT Check     
7 Check oil level in rear axle differential (50) and correct, if necessary   AR35.31-P-0520-03LW
FLUID SPECIFICATION Model 205.086/087 Filling capacity for rear axle differential with differential lock *BF35.31-P-1003-01U 
FLUID SPECIFICATION Model 205.0 (except 205.086/087), 205.1, 205.2 (except 205.286/287) ALU rear axle differential filling capacity *BF35.31-P-1002-01U 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Oil filler screw of rear axle differential *BA35.31-P-1002-02H 
Loctite 7063 cleaning spray (150 ml) *BR00.45-Z-1046-04A 
Sealant, Omni fit 100H (50 g) *BR00.45-Z-1061-01A 
8 Check rear axle differential (50) for leak tightness    
REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR SET

Number Designation Model 205
BA35.31-P-1001-01E Collar nut, joint flange to drive pinion Rear axle differential Ø183 M26 Nm 120
REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING

Number Designation Model 205
BA35.31-P-1002-02H Oil filler screw of rear axle differential Nm 50
REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL

Number Designation Model 205.0 (except 205.086/087), 205.1, 205.2 (except 205.286/287)
BF35.31-P-1002-01U ALU rear axle differential filling capacity ALU HAG183 0, 8
Specification

MB 239.71 hypoid gear oil A 001 989 88 03. See https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/index.php?language_id=1

REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL

Number Designation Model 205.086/087/286/287
BF35.31-P-1003-01U Filling capacity for rear axle differential with differential lock Liter 1, 2
Specification  

Hypoid gear oils (Specification 235.61). MB 235.61 AMG hypoid gear oil A 001 989 52 03 10

Fig 2: Identifying Drift (205 589 00 15 00)
G10133185Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 3: Identifying Counterholder (176 589 00 40 00)
G10132845Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REPAIR MATERIALS

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