33 10 700 Replacing clutch of rear axle final drive

Necessary preliminary tasks:

IMPORTANT:

The rear axle final drive may not be tilted by more than 45° during the installation procedure.
After every removal and installation, the RADIAL SHAFT SEAL OF THE DRIVE FLANGE must be replaced.
Vehicles up to 03/2011 without E/K Word "VGEU" in the vehicle order
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ISTA/P → Menu → Conversions → Replacement Hang-ON clutch

Release screws at clutch housing (1).

Tightening torque 33 10 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Clutch Housing With Screws

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Release cable clip (1) from rear axle final drive.

Carefully pull clutch (2) out of housing.

NOTE: Check installation position of electronic component (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Electronic Component, Clutch And Cable Clip

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Installation note:

Free sealing surfaces (1) of debris and clean.

Apply Loctite 5970 sealing compound.

Place electronic component (2) in recess (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Electronic Component, Recess And Sealing Surfaces

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After installation:

Vehicles up to 03/2011 without E/K Word "VGEU" in the vehicle order
Encode the DSC control unit using the following path.

ISTA/P → Menu → Conversions → Replacement Hang-ON clutch