Drain Oil From Rear Axle Differential - AR35.31-P-0520-06CWC

Model 204, 205, 212, 213, 253

with code 700 (Vehicle production location China)

REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING

Number	Designation		Model 204, 212.1 with code 700 (Vehicle production location China)	Model 205
BA35.31-P-1003-02H	Drain screw to rear axle differential	Nm	60	50

REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING

Number	Designation		Model 212.0/2 Model 212.1 except code 700 (Vehicle production location China)	Model 213
BA35.31-P-1003-02H	Drain screw to rear axle differential	Nm	50	50

REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING

Number	Designation		Model 253
BA35.31-P-1003-02H	Drain screw to rear axle differential	Nm	50

REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1046-04A	Loctite 7063 (400 ml) cleaning spray	A 001 986 71 71 09
BR00.45-Z-1102-02A	Loctite 272 sealing adhesive	Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

Clean area surrounding drain screw (50h).
Unscrew drain screw (50h) and allow all the oil to run out into a suitable container.
Clean drain screw (50h) and threaded hole in rear axle differential with clean, lint-free rag and cleaning spray.
Cleaning spray must not enter the rear axle differential. Otherwise, the rear axle differential may be damaged.

The drain screw (50h) and threaded hole must be free of oil and dirt. Otherwise, the threads may be damaged and start to leak.

Fig 1: Rear Axle Differential Oil Drain Screw Components Location - Model 213 With Code 700
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Apply a drop of sealant to the second lower flank on the drain screw (50h).
Screw drain screw (50h) immediately into rear axle differential and tighten.

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