Remove/Install Cover Of Rear Axle Differential - AR35.31-P-0555S

Model 223

except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)

MODIFICATION NOTES

10.11.2020	Method adapted.	Operation step 7.1
02.11.2023	Front cross bridge to rear axle carrier		BA35.10-P-1004-01R

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Shown except code 216 (Rear axle steering with large steering angle), except code 201 (Rear axle steering)

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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 threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process		AH00.00-P-0020-01A
Notice	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
	Notes on repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A
	Remove/install
1	Raise vehicle using vehicle lift and secure in place.	: Only release vehicle after leak test.	AR00.60-P-1006A
2.1	Remove rear muffler.	Model 223 with engine 656 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)	AR49.10-P-4952S
2.2	Remove rear mufflers.	Model 223 with engine 176, 256, 279 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
		Remove/install left rear muffler Model 223 with engine 176, 256 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)	AR49.10-P-4824S
		Remove/install right rear muffler Model 223 with engine 176, 256 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)	AR49.10-P-4825S
		Remove/install left rear muffler Model 223 with engine 279 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)	AR49.10-P-4824SVZ
		Remove/install right rear muffler Model 223 with engine 279	AR49.10-P-4825SVZ
		except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
3	Remove rear diagonal struts.		AR61.10-P-5142S
4	Drain rear axle differential oil.		AR35.31-P-0523S
5	Detach propeller shaft (7) from joint flange on rear axle differential (50).	Model 223 with engine 176, 256 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)	AR41.10-P-0050S
		Model 223 with engine 656 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)	AR41.10-P-0050SB
		Model 223 with engine 279 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)	AR41.10-P-0050SVZ
6	Remove covers (9).
7.1	Lower the steering gear of the rear axle steering until screw (3) is accessible and secure the steering gear to prevent it from falling down.	Model 223 with code 201 (Rear axle steering) with code 216 (Rear axle steering with large angle) except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)	AR46.80-P-4000S
7.2	Remove screws (2) and lower tie rod adapter (1) until screw (3) is accessible.	Model 223 except code 201 (Rear axle steering) except code 216 (Rear axle steering with large angle) except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Model 223 except code 201 (Rear axle steering) except code 216 (Rear axle steering with large angle) except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Screw, tie rod adaptor to top left/right of rear axle carrier	*BA35.20-P-1004-04P
8	Prop up rear axle differential (50) and lash down securely.
	000 588 24 62 00 Major assembly mount		WS01.00-P-0253B
	000 588 23 62 00 Mounting plate		WS26.00-P-0415B
9	Remove screw (3).	Bolt, rear axle differential to rear transverse bridge	*BA35.10-P-1011-01R
10	Remove nuts (8) and remove eccentric disks (11).	Front cross bridge to rear axle carrier	*BA35.10-P-1004-01R
11	Lower rear axle differential (50) until bolts (52s) are accessible.
	000 588 24 62 00 Major assembly mount		WS01.00-P-0253B
	000 588 23 62 00 Mounting plate	Do not lower the rear axle differential (50) too far. Otherwise, the rear axle shafts (37) will get damaged. The end cover (52) is fixed in place using eight screws (52s).	WS26.00-P-0415B
12	Remove bolts (52s) and remove end cover (52).	Carefully release end cover (52) e.g. using a screwdriver or an assembly lever. Do not damage sealing surfaces. Otherwise, leaks may occur. : Apply sealant to the sealing surface on the end cover (52).
		Sealant, Loctite 5970, 50 ml	*BR00.45-Z-1013-01A
		Bolt, end cover to rear axle differential	*BA35.31-P-1001-02I
		Application gun	Fig 1
	Clean
13	Clean sealing surfaces on rear axle differential (50) and end cover (52).	Assembly cleaner	*BR00.45-Z-1028-04A
14	Install in the reverse order.
15	Check rear axle differential (50) for leak tightness.
16	Lower and release vehicle with vehicle lift.		AR00.60-P-1006A
17	Perform wheel alignment measurement.		AR40.20-P-0200S

REAR AXLE CARRIER

Number	Designation					Model 223 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
BA35.10-P-1004-01R	Front cross bridge to rear axle carrier	Screw	M10	Stage 1	Nm	40
			M10	Stage 2	∠°	180
			M14		Nm	170
		Nut	Stage 1		Nm	40
		Nut	Stage 2		∠°	180

REAR AXLE CARRIER

Number	Designation			Model 223 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
BA35.10-P-1011-01R	Bolt, rear axle differential to rear transverse bridge	Stage 1	Nm	120
BA35.10-P-1011-01R	Bolt, rear axle differential to rear transverse bridge	Stage 2	∠°	90

TIE ROD

Number	Designation			Model 223 except code Z07
BA35.20-P-1004-04P	Screw, tie rod adaptor to top left/right of rear axle carrier	Stage 1	Nm	50
BA35.20-P-1004-04P		Stage 2	∠°	90

REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING

Number	Designation			Model 223
BA35.31-P-1001-02I	Bolt, end cover to rear axle differential	Stage 1	Nm	30
BA35.31-P-1001-02I	Bolt, end cover to rear axle differential	Stage 2	∠°	45

Fig 1: Identifying Application Gun (112 589 00 25 00)

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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1013-01A	Sealant, Loctite 5970, 50 ml	A 003 989 98 20 10
BR00.45-Z-1028-04A	Assembly cleaner	A 000 986 56 01