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Remove/Install Radial Shaft Sealing Ring Of Rear Axle Shaft On Rear Axle Housing - AR35.31-P-0542MFC

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Model 118, 177, 247 with engine 139 

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

G16049194Courtesy 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
Notice  Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
REMOVING Remove     
1 Lift vehicle with vehicle lift.   AR00.60-P-1006A
2 Remove corresponding rear axle shaft.   AR35.30-P-0621MFC 
3 Remove radial shaft sealing ring (1) from coupling housing (2) or coupling housing (3). NOTES
Do not damage mounting hole of radial shaft sealing ring (1).
Otherwise leaks may occur.
SPECIAL TOOL Removal and installation tool
Fig 1
4 Clean seat of radial shaft sealing ring (1). Assembly cleaner *BR00.45-Z-1028-04A 
5 Check seat of radial shaft sealing ring (1) for damage. If damage is visible,

Replace the rear axle differential.
AR35.31-P-0522MFG 
INSTALLING Install     
6 Press in radial shaft sealing ring (1) using punch-in drift (01) until the punch-in drift (01) makes contact with the coupling housing (2) or coupling housing (3). IMPORTANT Replace radial shaft sealing ring (1).
SPECIAL TOOL Punch-in drift
Fig 2
7 Moisten sealing lip of radial shaft sealing ring (1) with transmission oil.    
REFER TO CAPACITIES & SPECIFICATIONS Transmission oils (specification 235.64)   BB00.40-P-0235-64A
8 Install corresponding rear axle shaft.   AR35.30-P-0621MFC 
INSPECT Check     
9 Check and correct transmission oil level of coupling housing (2) or coupling housing (3).    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE Rear axle - oil change   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 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
10 Perform engine test run and check coupling housing (2) or coupling housing (3) for leak tightness.    
11 Lower vehicle.   AR00.60-P-1006A
Fig 1: Identifying Removal And Installation Tool (116 589 01 62 00)
G13657161Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 2: Identifying Punch-In Drift (177 589 06 15 00)
G16049196Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1028-04A Assembly cleaner A 000 986 56 01