Seal Front Axle Transmission - AR33.30-P-0542SYZ

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Model 204.08/09/28/29/38/90/93/98/99, 207.38

Model 205 with transmission 722.96/97

Model 205, 213, 217, 218, 222, 238, 253 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)

Model 212, 218 with transmission 722.97

Model 212.08/09/28/29, 216, 218.39/99, 221 with transmission 722.96

Model 217, 222 with transmission 722.96/97

MODIFICATION NOTES

21.04.2021

Special tool for installation of radial shaft sealing rings (1r, 2r, 3r), added.

Shown on front axle transmission 175

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	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
	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 avoiding damage through contamination and foreign objects		AH00.00-P-5000-01A
Notice	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
	Remove
1	Remove front axle differential (1).	Model 213, 238 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR33.30-P-0525OLC
		Model 205 with transmission 722.96/97	AR33.30-P-0525LWY
		Model 217, 222 with transmission 722.96/97	AR33.30-P-0525LFX
		Model 217, 222 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR33.30-P-0525LF
		Model 216, 221 with transmission 722.96	AR33.30-P-0525SYZ
		Model 204.08/09/28/29/38/90/93/98/99, 207.38, 212.08/09/28/29, 218.39/99 with transmission 722.96 Model 212, 218 with transmission 722.97 Model 218 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR33.30-P-0525CWX
		Model 205, 253 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Maintain cleanliness at all times when working on the front axle differential (1). If not observed, even minute dirt particles can prevent the front axle transmission (1) from functioning correctly.	AR33.30-P-0525LWX
	Disassemble/assemble
2	Detach collar nut (4m) from drive flange (4) using retainer wrench and remove adjusting ring (4a) from drive flange (4).	Fasten retainer wrench on drive flange (4) with only one screw. Assembly: Replace collar nut (4m). The adjusting ring (4a) determines the bearing preload of the drive pinion.
		Collar bolt/nut, joint flange to drive pinion	*BA33.30-P-1003-03G
		Pin wrench	Fig 4
3	Mark position of drive flange (4) relative to primary shaft (5).
4	Pull off drive flange (4).	Puller	Fig 5
5	Pry radial shaft sealing ring (2r) out of front axle differential (1) using a suitable tool.
	Universal hypoid gear oils (specification 235.7	Do not damage seat of radial shaft sealing ring (2r). Otherwise, the front axle differential (1) will be leaky. Assembly: Replace radial shaft sealing ring (2r). Moisten sealing lip of radial shaft sealing ring (2r) with universal hypoid gear oil and pound radial shaft sealing ring (2r) into front axle differential (1).	BB00.40-P-0235-07A
		Model 204.08/09/28/29/38/90/93/98/99, 207.38 With VAG 160Model 205 with transmission 722.96/97 With VAG 160Model 205, 213, 217, 218, 222, 238, 253 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) With VAG 160Model 212, 218 with transmission 722.97 With VAG 160Model 212.08/09/28/29, 216, 218.39/99, 221 with transmission 722.96 With VAG 160Model 217, 222 with transmission 722.96/97 With VAG 160 Drift set	Fig 2
		Model 204.08/09/28/29/38/90/93/98/99, 207.38 With VAG 175Model 205 with transmission 722.96/97 With VAG 175Model 205, 213, 217, 218, 222, 238, 253 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) With VAG 175Model 212, 218 with transmission 722.97 With VAG 175Model 212.08/09/28/29, 216, 218.39/99, 221 with transmission 722.96 With VAG 175Model 217, 222 with transmission 722.96/97With VAG 175 Drift	Fig 3
6	Remove bolts (2s).	Collar bolt, retaining plate to front axle differential	*BA33.30-P-1004-03G
7	Pull pinion housing (2) with retaining plate (2f) out of front axle differential (1).		AR33.30-P-0469-01SYZ
		Assembly: Ton ensure the oil flows in the pinion housing (2) the milled section (f) must face upwards.
		Extraction tool	Fig 7
		Impact extractor	Fig 6
8	Remove shim (2a) and sealing ring (2d).	Assembly: Replace sealing ring (2d).
9	Pull out radial shaft sealing ring (1r).
	Universal hypoid gear oils (specification 235.7	Do not damage seat of radial shaft sealing ring (1r). Otherwise, the front axle differential (1) will be leaky. Connect internal extractor and slide hammer puller to threaded rod of extraction tool. Assembly: Replace radial shaft sealing ring (1r). Moisten sealing lip of radial shaft sealing ring (1r) with universal hypoid gear oil and pound radial shaft sealing ring (1 r) into front axle differential (1).	BB00.40-P-0235-07A
		Model 204.08/09/28/29/38/90/93/98/99, 207.38 With VAG 160Model 205 with transmission 722.96/97 With VAG 160Model 205, 213, 217, 218, 222, 238, 253 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) With VAG 160Model 212, 218 with transmission 722.97 With VAG 160Model 212.08/09/28/29, 216, 218.39/99, 221 with transmission 722.96 With VAG 160Model 217, 222 with transmission 722.96/97With VAG 160 Drift set	Fig 2
		Model 204.08/09/28/29/38/90/93/98/99, 207.38 With VAG 175Model 205 with transmission 722.96/97 With VAG 175Model 205, 213, 217, 218, 222, 238, 253 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) With VAG 175Model 212, 218 with transmission 722.97 With VAG 175Model 212.08/09/28/29, 216, 218.39/99, 221 with transmission 722.96 With VAG 175Model 217, 222 with transmission 722.96/97With VAG 175 Drift	Fig 3
		Impact extractor	Fig 6
		Internal extractor	Fig 1
		Extraction tool	Fig 7
10	Pull out radial shaft sealing ring (3r).
	Universal hypoid gear oils (specification 235.7	Do not damage seat of radial shaft sealing ring (3r). Otherwise, the front axle differential (1) will be leaky. Connect internal extractor and slide hammer puller to threaded rod of extraction tool. Assembly: Replace radial shaft sealing ring (3r). Moisten sealing lip of radial shaft sealing ring (3r) with universal hypoid gear oil and pound radial shaft sealing ring (3r) into front axle differential (1).	BB00.40-P-0235-07A
		Model 204.08/09/28/29/38/90/93/98/99, 207.38 With VAG 160Model 205 with transmission 722.96/97 With VAG 160Model 205, 213, 217, 218, 222, 238, 253 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) With VAG 160Model 212, 218 with transmission 722.97 With VAG 160Model 212.08/09/28/29, 216, 218.39/99, 221 with transmission 722.96 With VAG 160Model 217, 222 with transmission 722.96/97With VAG 160 Drift set	Fig 2
		Model 204.08/09/28/29/38/90/93/98/99, 207.38 With VAG 175Model 205 with transmission 722.96/97 With VAG 175Model 205, 213, 217, 218, 222, 238, 253 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) With VAG 175Model 212, 218 with transmission 722.97 With VAG 175Model 212.08/09/28/29, 216, 218.39/99, 221 with transmission 722.96 With VAG 175Model 217, 222 with transmission 722.96/97With VAG 175 Drift	Fig 3
		Impact extractor	Fig 6
		Internal extractor	Fig 1
		Extraction tool	Fig 7
11	Remove screws (3s) and remove cap (3).	Collar bolt, cover to front axle gear	*BA33.30-P-1001-03G
12	Remove sealing ring (3d).	Assembly: Replace sealing ring (3d).
13	Assembly in reverse order
	Install
14	Install front axle differential (1).	Model 213, 238 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR33.30-P-05250LC
		Model 205 with transmission 722.96/97	AR33.30-P-0525LWY
		Model 217, 222 with transmission 722.96/97	AR33.30-P-0525LFX
		Model 217, 222 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR33.30-P-0525LF
		Model 216, 221 with transmission 722.96	AR33.30-P-0525SYZ
		Model 204.08/09/28/29/38/90/93/98/99, 207.38, 212.08/09/28/29, 218.39/99 with transmission 722.96 Model 212, 218 with transmission 722.97 Model 218 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR33.30-P-0525CWX
		Model 205, 253 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Maintain cleanliness at all times when working on the front axle differential (1). Even minute dirt particles can prevent the front axle transmission (1) from functioning correctly.	AR33.30-P-0525LWX

FRONT AXLE GEAR

Number	Designation		Model 204	Model 205
BA33.30-P-1001-03G	Collar bolt, cover to front axle gear	Nm	55	55

FRONT AXLE GEAR

Number	Designation		Model 207	Model 212
BA33.30-P-1001-03G	Collar bolt, cover to front axle gear	Nm	55	55

FRONT AXLE GEAR

Number	Designation		Model 213	Model 216
BA33.30-P-1001-03G	Collar bolt, cover to front axle gear	Nm	55	55

FRONT AXLE GEAR

Number	Designation		Model 217	Model 218
BA33.30-P-1001-03G	Collar bolt, cover to front axle gear	Nm	47	55

FRONT AXLE GEAR

Number	Designation		Model 221	Model 222
BA33.30-P-1001-03G	Collar bolt, cover to front axle gear	Nm	55	47

FRONT AXLE GEAR

Number	Designation		Model 238	Model 253
BA33.30-P-1001-03G	Collar bolt, cover to front axle gear	Nm	55	55

FRONT AXLE GEAR

Number	Designation		Model 204	Model 205
BA33.30-P-1003-03G	Collar bolt/nut, joint flange to drive pinion	Nm	100	100

FRONT AXLE GEAR

Number	Designation		Model 207	Model 212
BA33.30-P-1003-03G	Collar bolt/nut, joint flange to drive pinion	Nm	100	100

FRONT AXLE GEAR

Number	Designation		Model 213	Model 216
BA33.30-P-1003-03G	Collar bolt/nut, joint flange to drive pinion	Nm	100	100

FRONT AXLE GEAR

Number	Designation		Model 217	Model 218
BA33.30-P-1003-03G	Collar bolt/nut, joint flange to drive pinion	Nm	100	100

FRONT AXLE GEAR

Number	Designation		Model 221	Model 222
BA33.30-P-1003-03G	Collar bolt/nut, joint flange to drive pinion	Nm	100	100

FRONT AXLE GEAR

Number	Designation		Model 238	Model 253
BA33.30-P-1003-03G	Collar bolt/nut, joint flange to drive pinion	Nm	100	100

FRONT AXLE GEAR

Number	Designation		Model 204	Model 205
BA33.30-P-1004-03G	Collar bolt, retaining plate to front axle differential	Nm	55	55

FRONT AXLE GEAR

Number	Designation		Model 207	Model 212
BA33.30-P-1004-03G	Collar bolt, retaining plate to front axle differential	Nm	55	55

FRONT AXLE GEAR

Number	Designation		Model 213	Model 216
BA33.30-P-1004-03G	Collar bolt, retaining plate to front axle differential	Nm	55	55

FRONT AXLE GEAR

Number	Designation		Model 217	Model 218
BA33.30-P-1004-03G	Collar bolt, retaining plate to front axle differential	Nm	55	55

FRONT AXLE GEAR

Number	Designation		Model 221	Model 222
BA33.30-P-1004-03G	Collar bolt, retaining plate to front axle differential	Nm	55	55

FRONT AXLE GEAR

Number	Designation		Model 238	Model 253
BA33.30-P-1004-03G	Collar bolt, retaining plate to front axle differential	Nm	55	55

Fig 1: Identifying Internal Extractor (203 589 03 33 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Drift Set (205 589 01 15 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Drift (221 589 04 15 00)

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Fig 4: Identifying Pin Wrench (164 589 00 05 00)

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Fig 5: Identifying Puller (203 589 02 33 00)

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Fig 6: Identifying Impact Extractor (602 589 00 33 00)

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Fig 7: Identifying Extraction Tool (221 589 04 33 00)

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