Remove/install radial shaft sealing rings of axle shafts

AR27.40-P-0211MFA

Remove/install radial shaft sealing rings of axle shafts

24.03.2020

Transmission

724.1 in model 118, 177, 247

Shown on model 247 with engine 654

1

Transmission

2

Radial shaft sealing ring

 Warning

Risk of injury. Skin or eye injuries may result when handling hot or glowing objects.

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary.

AS00.00-Z-0002-01A

 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

 Caution

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

Topical note

Notes on avoiding damage through contamination and foreign objects

AH00.00-P-5000-01A

Notes on automatic transmission

AH27.19-P-0001-01NKB



Remove

1

Remove right or left front axle shaft.

AR33.30-P-0620MFC

2

Clean area around right or left radial shaft sealing ring (2).

Assembly cleaner

*BR00.45-Z-1028-04A

3

Remove right or left radial shaft sealing ring (2) from transmission (1) using a suitable tool.


Do not damage sitting surface of the right or left radial shaft sealing ring (2).
Otherwise leaks will occur at the transmission (1).



Check

4

Check sitting surface of right or left radial shaft sealing ring (2).


The sitting surface on the right or left radial shaft sealing ring (2) must not exhibit any damage.
Otherwise leaks will occur at the transmission (1).

If damage is found,



replace transmission (1).

AR27.10-P-0009MFA



Install

5

Coat sealing lip of right or left radial shaft sealing ring (2) with transmission oil.



Automatic transmission fluids (ATF) (specification 236.22)

BB00.40-P-0236-22A

 Replace right or left radial shaft sealing ring (2).

6

Install right or left radial shaft sealing ring (2) in transmission (1) using drift.

 Insert right or left radial shaft sealing ring (2) far enough into transmission (1) until drift makes contact with transmission housing.

 Drift

*711589191500

7

Install right or left front axle shaft.

AR33.30-P-0620MFC

8

Check transmission oil level, correct, if necessary.

AR27.00-P-0104MFA

 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

9

Perform engine test run and check transmission(1) for proper operation and leak tightness.

Repair materials

Number

Designation

Order number

BR00.45-Z-1028-04A

Assembly cleaner

A 000 986 56 01