ar3531p0530rt

Replace radial sealing ring at drive pinion gear (with rear axle differential installed)

Type ar · topic 35.31 · version 0400 · 2007-07-31

Applies to: Rear axle differential dia. 195 in MODEL 251 With 4MATIC

Where it sits

Function group 2 Chassis › 35 Rear axle › 35.31 Rear axle center assembly — Series 251

EinPAS 17 Drivetrain/axle › 17.51 Rear axle › 17.51.65 Rear axle differential/axle through-drive — Series 251

AR35.31-P-0530RT

Replace radial sealing ring at drive pinion gear (with rear axle differential installed)

25.7.07

Rear axle differential dia. 195 in MODEL 251
With 4MATIC

Replace radial sealing ring at drive pinion gear (with rear axle differential   
	installed)

P35.31-2172-11

1 Hexagon collar nut

2 Flange

3 Radial sealing ring

4 Rear axle center assembly

Replace radial sealing ring at drive pinion gear (with rear axle differential   
	installed)

P35.31-2173-04

3 Radial sealing ring

4 Rear axle center assembly

5 Drift

Modification notes

24.1.07

Collar nut, rear axle shaft to rear axle shaft flange

Model 251

*BA35.30-P-1001-01H

Remove/install

Danger!

Risk of injury caused by moving parts that can pinch, crush or, in extreme cases, even sever extremities

No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating range of the mechanism when moving components.

AS00.00-Z-0009-01A

Danger!

Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.

Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer.

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A

Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

All models

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

1

Lift/jack up vehicle

AR00.60-P-1000RT

2

Remove rear wheels

Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary

AP40.10-P-4050RT

3

Remove rear axle brake caliper

Attach brake caliper to vehicle without tension to relieve brake hose so that it is not damaged during repair.

AR42.10-P-0080RT

4

Remove diagonal struts

Only vehicles with panoramic glass roof with top sliding roof, code 413.

AR61.10-P-5138RT

5

Remove rear muffler

Engine 113, 156

AR49.10-P-4951RT

Engine 272, 273

AR49.10-P-7100GZA

Engine 642

AR49.10-P-7100GZB

6

Mark position of propeller shaft relative to flange on transfer case and flange (2) on rear axle differential (4)

7

Remove propeller shaft

AR41.10-P-0050RT

8

Measure and note down total friction torque of drive pinion

Torque meter

*001589492100

9

Mark position of flange (2) relative to input shaft and rear axle differential housing

10

Remove hexagon collar nut (1) on flange (2)

Installation: Replace hexagon collar nut (1).

Installation: Gradually tighten hexagon collar nut (1) until the measured and noted total friction torque is reached.

*BA35.30-P-1001-01H

Pin wrench

*129589010700

11

Remove flange (2)

12

Pry radial sealing ring (3) out of rear axle differential (4) using a suitable tool

Installation: Press the radial sealing ring (3) into the rear axle differential (4) using the drift (5).

Installation: Coat the sealing lip of the radial sealing ring (3) with universal hypoid gear oil before installing.

Universal hypoid gear oils (SAE 85 W-90)

Sheet 235.7

BB00.40-P-0235-07A

Drift

*140589161500

13

Install in the reverse order

Checking

14

Check oil level in rear axle differential (4) and correct if necessary

The rear axle center assembly (4) is filled correctly when the oil in the rear axle center assembly (4) which is installed reaches up to the bottom edge of the filler opening at room temperature.

Replace sealing ring of oil filler screw.

*BA35.31-P-1001-02F

Loctite 7063 cleaning spray

*BR00.45-Z-1046-04A

Omnifit 100H cleaning compound

*BR00.45-Z-1061-01A

Rear axle shaft

Number

Designation

Model 251

BA35.30-P-1001-01H

Collar nut, rear axle shaft to rear axle shaft flange

Stage 1

Nm

250

Stage 2

°

45

Rear axle center assembly housing

Number

Designation

Model 251

BA35.31-P-1001-02F

Oil filler screw, rear axle differential

Nm

35

Replace radial sealing ring at drive pinion gear (with rear axle differential   
	installed)
Replace radial sealing ring at drive pinion gear (with rear axle differential   
	installed)
Replace radial sealing ring at drive pinion gear (with rear axle differential   
	installed)

129 589 01 07 00

Drift

Pin wrench

Torque meter

001 589 49 21 00

140 589 16 15 00

Auxiliary repair materials

Number

Designation

Order number

BR00.45-Z-1061-01A

Sealant, Omnifit 100H (50 g)

A 002 989 23 71

BR00.45-Z-1046-04A

Cleaning spray, Loctite 7063 (150ml)

A 001 986 71 71 10

Referenced documents