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

MODEL 117, 156, 176, 246 with CODE M005 (4MATIC) 

Shown on MODEL 176.052 

Fig 1: Differential Remove/Install Components (1 Of 2)

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Fig 2: Differential Remove/Install Components (2 Of 2)

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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	Drain oil from rear axle differential (1)	Model 117, 156, 176, 246 with code M005 (4MATIC) When replacing rear axle differential (1).
		Model 117.302/305/346/347/352, 156.902/905/946/952, 176.002/005/046/047/052 with code M005 (4MATIC)	AP35.00-P-3501A
3	Remove propeller shaft (2)		AR41.10-P-0050MTA
4	Remove heat shield (3) under rear axle differential (1)
5	Remove heat shield (4) over rear muffler
6	Release and disconnect electrical connection from all-wheel drive solenoid valve (Y68/3) and unclip feed line at retaining plate		AR35.31-P-0600MTA
7	Remove left rear axle shaft (5l)		AR35.30-P-0621MTA
8	Support and lash rear axle differential (1)
	000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount		WS01.00-P-0092B
	000 588 10 62 00 Support plate		WS26.00-P-3309B
9	Remove screw/bolts (6)	Screw/bolt, carrier for differential/differential to rear axle carrier	*BA35.31-P-1002-02J
10	Pry right rear axle shaft (5r) out of rear axle differential (1) and secure against falling down	Replace retaining ring at inner splined profile of the right-hand rear axle shaft (5r).
11	Lower rear axle differential (1)	When doing so, do not damage radial shaft sealing ring of right-hand rear axle shaft (5r). Otherwise leaks may occur.
12	Detach front differential mount (7) from rear axle differential (1)	If necessary.
		Screw/bolt, differential to carrier	*BA35.31-P-1001-02J
	Check
13	Check radial shaft sealing rings of left rear axle shaft (5l) and right rear axle shaft (5r) in rear axle differential (1)	When reusing rear axle differential (1). Check for wear, damage and leakage. If necessary: ↓ Replace radial shaft sealing rings of left rear axle shaft (5l) and right rear axle shaft (5r).
			AR35.31-P-0545MTA
14	Check radial shaft sealing ring of drive flange in rear axle differential (1)	When reusing rear axle differential (1). Check for wear, damage and leakage. If necessary: ↓ Replace radial shaft sealing ring of drive flange.
			AR35.31-P-0530MTA
15	Install in the reverse order
	Check
16	Check oil level in the rear axle differential (1)	Model 117, 156, 176, 246 with code M005 (4MATIC)
		Model 117.302/305/346/347/352, 156.902/905/946/952, 176.002/005/046/047/052 with code M005 (4MATIC)	AP35.00-P-3501A
17	Reset wear data in all-wheel drive control unit using diagnostic system After replacing the rear axle differential (1).
			AD00.00-P-2000-04A
	Check
18	Check rear axle differential (1) for leaks