Remove/install radial seal at drive pinion gear

AR35.30-D-4670A

Remove/install radial seal at drive pinion gear

20.10.09

10.12.03

Repair method has been revised

Step 6

10.12.03

Adjusting procedure / repair method has been revised

Step 10

AR35.30-D-4670-03A

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Removing

1

Remove wheels at rear axle

AR40.10-D-1100A

2

Push back brake pads and release hand brake

 If it is not possible to crank the rear axle shafts by hand:



Detach rear brake cables

AR42.20-D-0520-03A

3

Drain oil at rear axle center assembly

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AP35.00-D-3501A

4

Remove propeller shaft at joint flange (3)

5

Spin join flange (3) by hand and check axial play of bearing

 The bearing must be free of play
If there is play or if there are particles (shavings) in the drained oil, replace the gear set and the bearing in the rear axle center assembly: 

Remove drive pinion and crown wheel with differential

AR35.30-D-4815A

6

Measure and note down friction torque at drive pinion flange

 Measure friction value at approx.

50 rpm.

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*001589492100

7

Remove joint flange at drive pinion

AR35.30-D-4670-01A

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*717589003100

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*035589013300

8

Remove both radial seals (4)

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Install

9

Install radial seals (4)

 Pack space between dust lip and sealing lip with multipurpose grease.

Coat outer circumference of seals with sealant. Do not coat partially rubberized seals with sealant

AR35.30-D-4670-02A

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*460589151500

Multipurpose grease

*BR00.45-Z-1008-06A

Sealant

*BR00.45-Z-1017-01A

10

Install joint flange at drive pinion

AR35.30-D-4670-03A

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*001589492100

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*717589003100

 If, after the initial torque of the collar nut there is still play in the bearing of the drive pinion, or after adjustment the friction torque is not
0.1 - 0.2 Nm above the noted value, the compression ring must be replaced. Never correct friction torque by turning back collar nut.

Remove and install drive pinion and ring gear with differential

AR35.30-D-4815A

11

Secure collar nut (1)

AR35.30-D-4670-04A

12

Connect propeller shaft to joint flange (3)

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*BA41.10-N-1002-01B

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*000589210100

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*001589442100

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Notes on installing propeller shaft

Models 690.6, 901, 902, 903, 904

AH41.10-N-0001-01A

13

Pour in oil at rear axle center assembly

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AP35.00-D-3501A

14

Fit wheels at rear axle

AR40.10-D-1100A

15

Operate brake pedal several times until brake pads contact brake discs (brake pressure built up).

If necessary according to the extent of removal: 

Hook in rear brake cables.

Adjust parking brake

AR42.20-D-0540A

Number

Designation

Model
690.6, 901, 902, 903, 904, 905 except Minibus Sprinter Low Floor

BA41.10-N-1002-01B

Bolt, rear propeller shaft to rear axle

M101

Stage 1

Nm

70

Stage 2

°

-

Screw headE14

Stage 1

Nm

-

Stage 2

°

-

Number

Designation

Order number

BR00.45-Z-1017-01A

SV flame starting system sealant replaced by: A001 989 25 20

A 000 989 54 20

BR00.45-Z-1008-06A

Silicone-based grease

A 001 989 28 51 10