Remove/install crown wheel with differential

AR35.30-B-0464SP

Remove/install crown wheel with differential

02.01.2020

Rear axle

772.117 in model 979.272/277

with code A59 (Rear axle Meritor MS 06.11x3)

with code A74 (Meritor rear axle self-locking differential)

Modification notes

19.12.2019

Clearance between ring gear/pinion

BE35.31-B-1001-03SP

1

Tapered group housing

2

Ring gear with differential

3

Bolt

4

Bearing cap

5

Adjustment threaded ring (opposite side of the ring gear)

6

Lock screw

7

Tapered roller bearing

8

Adjustment threaded ring (side of the ring gear)



Remove

 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

1

Remove the securing screws (6) of the adjustment threaded rings (5, 8)

2

Loosen the bolts of the housing cap (3) and remove the bearing cap (4)

If necessary:



Detach the bearing cap (4) by applying light blows with a rubber hammer.

3

Remove the adjustment threaded ring (5) and the bearing race (7) from this same side of the assembly

 For this, lift a little the ring gear with the differential (2).

4

Remove the ring gear with the differential (2) from the differential carrier housing (1)


To prevent damages on the tapered roller bearings (7):
The rollers cage must not rest on the differential carrier housing (1).

5

Remove the adjustment threaded ring (8) and the tapered roller bearing race (7)

 Claw wrench

*055589140700



Check

6

Check the ring gear with the differential case (2) and the pinion for wear

If there is signs of wear:



Replace the complete set.

7

Examine tapered roller bearings (7) for wear

If there is signs of wear:



Replace the complete set.



Install

8

Install the tapered roller bearing race (7) and the adjustment threaded ring (8) on the bearing housing

 Apply a single continuous bead of glue to the bearing housing holes in the differential housing and in the bearing cap.
Apply glue only around the holes, on the level machined surfaces.
On the bearing housing, apply glue around the threaded hole
Do not apply glue on threaded area.

Adhesive

*BR00.45-Z-1177-02A

 Claw wrench

*055589140700

9

Install the ring gear with the differential (2) in the differential carrier housing (1)


To prevent damages on the tapered roller bearings (7):
The rollers cage must not rest on the differential carrier housing (1).

10

Install the tapered roller bearing races (7) and the adjustment threaded ring (5)

11

Install the bearing caps (4)

12

Install the bolts (3) of the bearing caps (4)

 .Fastening bolt of the adjustment ring

*BA35.31-B-1002-02SP

13

Adjust the preload of tapered roller bearings (7)

.

AR35.30-B-4302-01SP

.Satellite box bearings pre-load

*BE35.30-B-1001-01SP

14

Adjust the backlash of the ring gear (2) and pinion

.

AR35.30-B-0475SP

.Clearance between ring gear/pinion

*BE35.31-B-1001-03SP

 Dial gage

*001589532100

 Dial indicator holder

*363589022100

15

Check the contact pattern of the ring gear (2) and pinion

.

AR35.30-B-0475-02SP

16

Install the securing screws (6) of the threaded ring (5, 8)

Rear axle actuation

Number

Designation

Rear axle 772.117 in Vehicle 979.272/277

BE35.30-B-1001-01SP

Satellite box bearings pre-load

mm

0.200

Differential ring ear and pinion check values

Number

Designation

Rear axle 772.117 in Vehicles 979.272/277

BE35.31-B-1001-03SP

Clearance between ring gear/pinion

Values for new set

mm

0,13...0,25

Values for used set

mm

0,20...0,46

 Differential box

Number

Designation

Rear axle 772.117 in Vehicles 979.272/277

BA35.31-B-1002-02SP

Fastening bolt of the adjustment ring

M16x2.0

Nm

310

Repair materials

Number

Designation

Order number

BR00.45-Z-1177-02A

Adhesive

Loctite 638