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Replace Radial Shaft Sealing Ring On Drive Pinion - AR35.31-P-0531LWC

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Transmission 725.0 in MODEL 205, 253 

with code 700 (Vehicle production location China) 

MODIFICATION NOTES

17.02.2019 Collar nut, joint flange to drive pinion BA35.31-P-1001-06B
G14185612Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
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
WARNING Risk of injury.  Skin or eye injuries may result when handling hot or glowing objects. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary. AS00.00-Z-0002-01A
REMOVING Remove     
1 Detach propeller shaft (2) from joint flange (3) of rear axle differential (1) and secure by suitable means to prevent it from falling. Transmission 725.0 in model 205 with code 700 (Vehicle production location China) AR41.10-P-0050LW
    Transmission 725.0 in model 253 (except 253.992/993)
with code 700 (Vehicle production location China)
AR41.10-P-0050LWX
MEASURING Measure     
2 Measure friction torque on drive pinion and note down.   AR35.31-P-0530-04CWC 
    SPECIAL TOOL Socket wrench bit Fig 2
    SPECIAL TOOL Adapter Fig 6
    SPECIAL TOOL Torque meter Fig 5
3 Detach joint flange (3).   AR35.31-P-0550-06CWC 
    SPECIAL TOOL Adapter Fig 6
    SPECIAL TOOL Puller Fig 1
    SPECIAL TOOL Pin wrench Fig 4
    SPECIAL TOOL Socket wrench bit Fig 2
4 Pry radial shaft sealing ring (5) out of rear axle differential (1) using suitable tool. INSTALLING
Do not damage the sitting surface of the radial shaft sealing ring (5).
Otherwise leaks will occur at the rear axle differential (1).
 
CLEAN Clean     
5 Clean seat of radial shaft sealing ring (5) in rear axle differential (1) using a clean, lint-free rag and assembly cleaner. NOTES
The seat of the radial shaft sealing ring (5) in the rear axle differential (1) must be free of oil and dirt.
Otherwise leaks will occur at the rear axle differential (1).
NOTES
Assembly cleaner must not enter the rear axle differential (1).
Otherwise the rear axle differential (1) will be damaged.
 
    Assembly cleaner *BR00.45-Z-1028-04A 
INSPECT Check     
6 Check seat of radial shaft sealing ring (5) in rear axle differential (1) for damage. If damage is found,
↓
Replace rear axle differential (1).
 
    Transmission 725.0 in model 205 (except 205.386/387/486/487), 253 (except
253.388/389/988/989)
with code 700 (Vehicle production location China)
AR35.31-P-0520LW 
INSTALLING Install     
7 Apply universal hypoid gear oil to sealing lip of new radial shaft sealing ring (5).    
REFER TO CAPACITIES & SPECIFICATIONS Universal hypoid gear oils (specification 235.7   BB00.40-P-0235-07A
8 Install new radial shaft sealing ring (5) in rear axle differential (1) using drift. SPECIAL TOOL Drift Fig 3
9 Adjust friction torque of drive pinion bearing.   AR35.31-P-0550-17CWC 
    NOTES
It is essential to perform all operation steps listed in the description and to observe all instructions.
Otherwise there will be noise development and damage to the rear axle differential (1).
 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Transmission 725.0 in model 205 with code 700 (Vehicle production location China) Collar nut, joint flange to drive pinion *BA35.31-P-1009-01E 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Transmission 725.0 in model 253 with code 700 (Vehicle production location China) Collar nut, joint flange to drive pinion *BA35.31-P-1001-06B 
    SPECIAL TOOL Torque meter Fig 5
    SPECIAL TOOL Adapter Fig 6
    SPECIAL TOOL Pin wrench Fig 4
    SPECIAL TOOL Socket wrench bit Fig 2
10 Attach propeller shaft (2) to joint flange (3) of rear axle differential (1). Transmission 725.0 in model 205
with code 700 (Vehicle production location China)
AR41.10-P-0050LW
    Transmission 725.0 in model 253 (except 253.992/993)
with code 700 (Vehicle production location China)
AR41.10-P-0050LWX
INSPECT Check     
11 Check oil level in rear axle differential (1) and correct if necessary. Transmission 725.0 in model 205 (except 205.386/387/486/487).
Transmission 725.0 in model 253 (except253.388/389/988/989)
with code 700 (Vehicle production location China)
AR35.31-P-0520-03LW 
  Notes on safety-relevant components   AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Oil filler screw of rear axle differential *BA35.31-P-1002-02H 
    FLUID SPECIFICATION Transmission 725.0 in model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989)
with code 700 (Vehicle production location China) Filling capacity
*BF35.31-P-1002-02B 
    FLUID SPECIFICATION Transmission 725.0 in model 205 (except 205.086/087/286/287/386/387/487)
with code 700 (Vehicle production location China) Filling capacity
*BF35.31-P-1004-01U 
    Loctite 7063 (400 ml) cleaning spray *BR00.45-Z-1046-04A 
    Sealant, Omnifit 100H (50 g) *BR00.45-Z-1061-01A 
12 Check rear axle differential (1) for leak tightness.    
REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR SET

Number Designation Model 253
BA35.31-P-1001-06B Collar nut, joint flange to, drive pinion ALU rear axle differential 183 M26 Nm 120
ALU rear axle differential 197 M31 Nm 120
Rear axle differential 200 C M22 Nm 100
REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING

Number Designation Model 205 Model 253
BA35.31-P-1002-02H Oil filler screw of rear axle differential Nm 50 50
REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL GEAR SET

Number Designation Model 205
BA35.31-P-1009-01E Collar nut, joint flange to drive pinion Rear axle differential Ø 200 M22 Nm -
REAR AXLE GEAR

Number Designation Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/98 9/992/993) with code 700 (Vehicle production location China)
BF35.31-P-1002-02B Filling capacity Rear axle differential 200 C   Liter 1, 0
Specification   BB00.40-P-0235-07A
REAR AXLE GEAR

Number Designation Model 205 (except 205.086/087/286/287/386/387/486/487) with code 700 (Vehicle production location China) Model 205.086/087/286/287/386/387/486/487
BF35.31-P-1004-01U Filling capacity Rear axle differential 200 C 1, 0 -
Overview of specified transmission oils BB00.40-P-0231-01A  
References, approved axle gear oils BB00.40-P-0235A -
Fig 1: Identifying Puller (124 589 04 33 00)
G07643767Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 2: Identifying Socket Wrench Bit (204 589 01 09 00)
G12819623Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 3: Identifying Drift (204 589 00 15 00)
G12819624Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 4: Identifying Pin Wrench (129 589 01 07 00)
G12935521Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 5: Identifying Torque Meter (001 589 49 21 00)
G13668158Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 6: Identifying Adapter (100 589 02 59 00)
G07274474Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1028-04A Assembly cleaner A 000 986 56 01
BR00.45-Z-1046-04A Loctite 7063 (400 ml) cleaning spray A 001 986 71 71 09
BR00.45-Z-1061-01A Sealant, Omnifit 100H (50 g) A 002 989 23 71