Remove/Install Rear Axle Differential - AR35.31-P-0522S
Model 223 with engine 176, 256, 279, 656
except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
MODIFICATION NOTES
| 02.11.2023 | Front cross bridge to rear axle carrier | BA35.10-P-1004-01R |
Shown except code 216 (Rear axle steering with large steering angle), except code 201 (Rear axle steering)
| 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 | Shift transmission to "N" position. | ||
| 2 | Raise vehicle using vehicle lift and secure in place. | AR00.60-P-1006A | |
| 3.1 | Remove rear muffler. | Model 223 with engine 656 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) |
AR49.10-P-4952S |
| 3.2 | 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 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) |
AR49.10-P-4825SVZ | ||
| 4 | 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 | ||
| 5 | Remove right rear axle shaft (37). | AR35.30-P-0621S | |
| 6 | Remove left cover (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 engine 176, 256, 279, 656 with code 201 (Rear axle steering) except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Model 223 with engine 176, 256, 279, 656 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 with engine 176, 256, 279, 656 except code 201 (Rear axle steering) except code 216 (Rear axle steering with large angle) except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) 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 bolt (3). | *BA35.10-P-1011-01R | |
| 10 | Remove nuts (8) and remove eccentric disks (11). | *BA35.10-P-1004-01R | |
| 11 | Secure left rear axle shaft (37) to prevent it from falling. | ||
| 12 | Pry left rear axle shaft (37) out of rear axle differential (50). | AR35.30-P-0621S | |
| 13 | Lower rear axle differential (50) with cross bridge (6) and remove downwards and to the right. | ||
| 000 588 24 62 00 Major assembly mount | WS01.00-P-0253B | ||
| 000 588 23 62 00 Mounting plate | WS26.00-P-0415B | ||
| 14 | Remove screws (5) and remove cross bridge (6) from rear axle differential (50). | If necessary. |
*BA35.10-P-1006-01R |
| 15 | Install in the reverse order. | ||
| 16 | Check oil level in rear axle differential (50) and correct if necessary. | AR35.31-P-0520-08S | |
| Universal hypoid gear oils (specification 235.7) | BB00.40-P-0235-07A | ||
| Differentiating characteristics of aluminum differential housings | GF35.31-P-0002-01A | ||
| *BA35.31-P-1004-02I | |||
| Loctite 7063 (400 ml) cleaning spray | *BR00.45-Z-1046-04A | ||
| Sealant, Omnifit 100H (50 g) | *BR00.45-Z-1061-01A | ||
| 17 | Check rear axle differential (50) for leak tightness. | ||
| 18 | Lower and release vehicle with vehicle lift. | AR00.60-P-1006A | |
| 19 | 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 |
| Stage 2 | ∠° | 180 | ||||
| M14 | Nm | 170 | ||||
| Nut | Stage 1 | Nm | 40 | |||
| Stage 2 | ∠° | 180 | ||||
REAR AXLE CARRIER
| Number | Designation | Model 223 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA35.10-P-1006-01R | Bolt, rear axle differential to front cross member | Stage 1 | Nm | 90 |
| Stage 2 | ∠° | 90 | ||
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 |
| 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 |
| Stage 2 | ∠° | 90 | ||
REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING
| Number | Designation | Model 223 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA35.31-P-1004-02I | Filling screw on rear axle differential | Nm | 50 |
REPAIR MATERIALS
| Number | Designation | Order number |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |