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Remove/Install Rear Axle Differential - AR35.31-P-0522MFG

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Model 118, 177, 247 with engine 139 

with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) 

G16049190Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
G16049191Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
CAUTION Risk of injury  to skin and eyes due to handling of transmission oil. Health risk caused by swallowing transmission oil Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses.
Do not pour transmission oil into beverage bottles.
AS00.40-Z-0001-01A
CAUTION Risk of injury  caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts.
Deburr repair panels.
AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
Notice  Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
Notice  Information on influencing load ratios when removing major assemblies   AH00.60-P-0001-01A
Notice  Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge   AH54.00-P-0001-01A
  Notes on repair work on suspension components   AH00.00-P-0100-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Secure vehicle on vehicle lift. IMPORTANT Installation: Only release and fully lower vehicle after checking the rear axle differential oil level of the couplings and after the leak test. AR00.60-P-1006A
2 Remove propeller shaft.   AR41.10-P-0050MFA
3 Remove electric line (2) from heat shield (3). SPECIAL TOOL Dismantling tool Fig 2
4 Remove electric line (4) from rear axle differential (1). SPECIAL TOOL Dismantling tool Fig 2
5 Release electrical connections (5) and disconnect.    
6 Prop up rear axle differential (1) and lash down securely.    
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 24 62 00 Major assembly mount   WS01.00-P-0253B
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 23 62 00 Mounting plate   WS26.00-P-0415B
7 Remove screw (6). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, rear axle differential to rear axle carrier at rear (multi-link axle) *BA35.31-P-1002-07A 
8 Remove screws (7). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw, crossmember to rear axle differential *BA35.31-P-1009-07A 
9 Pry crossmember (8) off rear axle differential (1). INSTALLATION NOTES
Attach crossmember (8) to rear axle differential (1) in correct installation position.
Otherwise, the fitting sleeves located in the crossmember (8) will be damaged.
IMPORTANT Pry off crossmember (8) until the fitting sleeves located in the crossmember (8) are completely detached from the intended mounts in the rear axle differential (1).
 
10 Press rear axle shafts (9) out of coupling housings. SPECIAL TOOL Press-out tool Fig 1
11 Lower rear axle differential (1) until the rear axle shafts (9) can be fully pulled out of the coupling housings.    
12 Pull rear axle shafts (9) out of coupling housings and secure against falling down.    
13 Lower rear axle differential (1) completely.    
INSPECT Check     
14 Check radial shaft sealing rings for damage. If damage is found,

Replace radial shaft sealing rings.
AR35.31-P-0542MFC 
15 Install in the reverse order.    
INSPECT Check     
16 Check and correct rear axle differential oil level of couplings. Model 118, 177, 247 with engine 139 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)  
REFER TO MAINTENANCE Rear axle - oil change Model 118.353/354/653/654, 177.053/054 with engine 139 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) AP35.00-P-3501E 
DANGER Risk of accident  caused by vehicle starting off on its own when jacked up. Risk of injury  caused by rotating parts when working on running engine or drive train. Ensure that jack stands are standing firmly. An authorized person must occupy the driver's seat. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts. AS00.00-Z-0008-01A
WARNING Risk of accident  from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury  (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running. Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts. AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
17 Carry out engine test run and check rear axle differential (1) for leak tightness.    
18 Release and lower vehicle.   AR00.60-P-1006A
REAR AXLE GEAR

Number Designation Model 118 Model 177
BA35.31-P-1002-07A Bolt, rear axle differential to rear axle carrier at rear (multi-link axle) M14 Nm 150 150
REAR AXLE GEAR

Number Designation Model 247
BA35.31-P-1002-07A Bolt, rear axle differential to rear axle carrier at rear (multi-link axle) M14 Nm 150
REAR AXLE GEAR

Number Designation Model 118 Model 177
BA35.31-P-1009-07A Screw, crossmember to rear axle differential Nm 60 60
REAR AXLE GEAR

Number Designation Model 247
BA35.31-P-1009-07A Screw, crossmember to rear axle differential Nm 60
Fig 1: Identifying Press-Out Tool (245 589 00 33 00)
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Fig 2: Identifying Dismantling Tool (000 589 95 63 00)
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