Sprinter 2500 L5-2.7L DSL Turbo (2003)
Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
PINION SEAL
REMOVAL
1. Remove wheels.
2. Push back brake pads and release hand brake.
NOTE: If it is not possible to spin rear axle shafts manually, detach rear brake cables.
3. Drain rear axle oil.
4. Remove propeller shaft.
5. Spin pinion flange by hand and check axial play of bearing.
CAUTION: There must not be any thrust bearing play. If play excess or there are particles (shavings) in the drained oil, replace gear assembly.
6. Mark installation position of collared nut (Fig. 26) with respect to drive pinion.
7. Unlock collared nut.
8. Hold pinion flange with Flange Wrench C 3281 and remove nut.
9. Remove pinion flange from pinion shaft with Flange Puller 8992 (Fig. 27).
10. Check sealing surfaces of joint flange for score marks and replace joint flange if necessary.
