E 420 (210.072) V8-4.2L (119.985) (1997)
Differential Case: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Drain rear axle oil
2. Remove rear axle center assembly (53) See: Service and Repair/Procedures
3. Clamp rear axle center assembly in support as follows:
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Install rear axle center assembly in assembly stand tool No. 129 589 00 31 00 (054), or equivalent, and clamp securely with support parts
(054a) part 15 and (054b) part 09
4. Remove end cover (54), discard collared bolts
5. Pull off locking ring (30), discard locking ring
6. Pull out connecting flange (33)
7. Press out radial seal ring (32, 32a) using a suitable pry tool
INSTALLATION
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Install in reverse sequence, noting the following information:
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Check contact surface for radial seal ring on connecting flange, if seriously worn replace connecting flange