Remove/install differential - AR35.31-P-0520LW

Model 205

Shown on MODEL 205 with ENGINE 651

Fig 1: Identifying Differential Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 205

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	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	Notes on repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A
	Remove/install
1	Secure vehicle on vehicle lift		AR00.60-P-0100CW
2	Remove left rear axle shaft (37)		AR35.30-P-0621LW
3	Remove exhaust system from rear flange connection onwards	Model 205 with engine 274, 276	AR49.10-P-4952LW
		Model 205 with engine 177	AR49.10-P-4952MNA
		Model 205 with engine 651	AR49.10-P-7100LWB
4	Detach drive shaft (7) from joint flange on rear axle differential (50)		AR41.10-P-0050LW
5	Detach electrical connection on end cover from locking motor	Model 205 with engine 177
6	Lash down rear axle differential (50) using tensioning strap on rear axle carrier (4)
7	Remove left and right bolt (3) of rear differential mount	Screw/bolt, rear axle differential to rear transverse bridge	*BA35.10-P-1006-01H
8	Support rear axle differential (50) and lash down securely
	000 588 10 62 00 Support plate		WS26.00-P-3309B
	000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount		WS01.00-P-0092B
9	Unfasten lashing of rear axle differential (50) on rear axle carrier (4)
10	Remove bolt (5) of front differential mount (8)	The spacer ring (9) must be installed again.
10	Remove bolt (5) of front differential mount (8)	Rear axle differential to front adapter	*BA35.10-P-1005-01H
11	Slightly lower rear axle differential (50)
12	Secure right-hand rear axle shaft to prevent it from falling down
13	Pry right rear axle shaft out of rear axle differential (50)	Do not fasten assembly lever to the protective ring (37a). Support the assembly lever on the rear axle differential (50) using e.g. a socket wrench. Replace locking ring (37o) on inner spline profile.
14	Remove rear axle differential (50)
15	Install in the reverse order
16	Check oil level in rear axle differential (50) and correct if necessary		AR35.31-P-0520-03LW
		Model 205.086/087/286/287 Filling capacity for rear axle differential with differential lock	*BF35.31-P-1003-01U
		Model 205.0 (except 205.086/087) ALU rear axle differential filling capacity	*BF35.31-P-1002-01U
		Sealant, Omni fit 100H (50 g)	*BR00.45-Z-1061-01A
		Loctite 7063 cleaning spray (150 ml)	*BR00.45-Z-1046-04A
		Oil filler screw of rear axle differential	*BA35.31-P-1002-02H
17	Perform wheel alignment check		AR40.20-P-0200LW

REAR AXLE CARRIER

Number	Designation			Model 205
BA35.10-P-1005-01H	Rear axle differential to front adapter	Rear axle differential (steel)	Nm	65
BA35.10-P-1005-01H	Rear axle differential to front adapter	Rear axle differential (aluminum)	Nm	40

REAR AXLE CARRIER

Number	Designation		Model 205
BA35.10-P-1006-01H	Screw/bolt, rear axle differential to rear transverse bridge	Nm	170

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
BF35.31-P-1002-01U	ALU rear axle differential filling capacity	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
BF35.31-P-1003-01U	Specification		Hypoid gear oils (Specification 235.61). MB 235.61 AMG hypoid gear oil A 001 989 52 03 10

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