Determining thickness of shims for differential on rear axle housing
MODEL
463 (except 463.270/271)
/facelift 2012
460 589 03 63 00
Ring
601 589 00 21 00
Adjustment device
P33.30-0359-01
1
Insert adjustment device into axle housing.
For a reinforced axle a ring must also be used.
2
Measure gap between adjustment device and axle housing using a feeler gage .
3
Determining distance dimension.
The distance dimension results from the addition of 163.8 mm (dimension of adjustment device ) plus the thickness of the feeler gauge.
4
Place the differential assembly and shims installed previously on a level plate.
5
Measure installation dimension of shim relative to shim.
6
Adjust installation dimension by replacement of spacer washers.
The installation dimension is made up of the values determined under work step 3 plus approx. 0.16 mm. The installation dimension must be slightly larger than the distance in order to achieve a bearing preload. Spacer washers are available in thicknesses of 4.90 to 6.08 mm in graduations of 0.02 mm.