Removal and Replacement
33 10 010 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Differential
Special tools required:
WARNING:
Danger of injury.
Rear axle final drive must be lashed with tensioning strap 33 5 206 to prevent it falling out when the output shafts are forced off.
IMPORTANT:
When removing/reinstalling the rear axle final drive, both output shaft radial shaft seals and the circlip on both output shafts must be replaced.
After completing repair work, check gearbox oil level.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove propeller shaft on rear axle final drive.
Position special tool 33 5 200 on workshop jack.
Support rear axle final drive 33 5 200 with special tool.
Lash rear axle final drive with tensioning strap 33 5 206 to special tool 33 5 200.
IMPORTANT: Tensioning strap 33 5 206 must be pass through between output shafts and rear axle final drive cover.
IMPORTANT: Special tools 33 5 120 and 33 5 125 must be inserted in all-round slot (1) on output shaft.
Press only left output shaft out of rear axle final drive with jerking and jolting motions using special tool 33 5 123, 33 5 121, 33 5 124 / 33 5 126.
Here, synchronizing key of bolt 33 5 122 must rest on rear axle final drive.
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 33 17 1AZ.
Installation note:
Adhere to the installation sequence at the end of the document in order to prevent distortion of the rear axle final drive during installation and thereby avoid potential complaints about noise.
Release nut and remove bolt (1).
Tightening torque 33 17 2AZ.
Installation note:
Adhere to the installation sequence at the end of the document in order to prevent distortion of the rear axle final drive during installation and thereby avoid potential complaints about noise.
Lower rear axle final drive with special tool 33 5 200.
IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage.
Output shafts must not under any circumstances rest on swinging arms.
Release bolt (1) on left spring strut.
Remove spring strut from wheel carrier.
Tightening torque, 33 52 3AZ.
IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage.
Output shafts must not under any circumstances rest on swinging arms.
Secure special tool 31 5 220 with wheel studs to left drive flange.
Press wheel carrier min. approx. 12 cm upwards.
Press (tilt) rear axle final drive on right upwards.
Feed out left output shaft in downward direction and tie up.
Swing rear axle final drive towards left side.
Press right output shaft out of rear axle final drive with jerking and jolting motions using special tool 33 5 123, 33 5 121, 33 5 124 / 33 5 126. Here, synchronizing key of bolt 33 5 122 must rest on rear axle final drive.
Feed out output shaft and tie up.
Remove rear axle final drive.
IMPORTANT:
High installation forces indicate that the output shaft spline teeth are damaged or deformed.
Check splines and replaced parts if damaged.
Check dust plate (1) for damage, renew if necessary.
Replace circlip (2).
Coat highlighted contact surface (3) of output shaft with approved final drive oil.
Installation note:
Insert output shaft into rear axle final drive.
Pull out assembly protection ring at lug (1) until one of the two predetermined breaking points gives.
Drive output shaft with special tool 33 5 125 / 33 5 127 and a rubber mallet into rear axle differential.
Installation note:
The output shafts must audibly snap in place on the rear axle differential.
Assembly sequence:
1. Insert the rear axle final drive into the rear axle support using the workshop jack and special tool 33 5 200.
2. Insert screws (1) (do not tighten).
3. Insert bolt from rear and replace nut (2) (do not tighten down).
4. Release tensioning strap and lower special tool 33 5 200 and move away.
5. Tighten down screws (1).
Tightening torque 33 17 1AZ
6. Tighten nut (2).
Tightening torque 33 17 2AZ
After installation:
- Check transmission oil level, correct if necessary.
Replacement:
- Modify three-hole flange.
