E 500 4MATIC Wagon (211.283) V8-5.0L (113.969) (2004)
Component Identification
4
Clamp drive pinion together with bearing cap in a vise.
Use clamping jaws.
5
Press out radial seal (42) with a suitable tool.
6
Check flange of drive pinion for galling and replace if necessary.
Install
Component Identification
7
Coat sealing lip of new radial seal (42) with universal hypoid gear oil.
8
Use drift (042) to press radial seal (42) flush into bearing cap.
Component Identification
9
Coat splines in flange (41) and at drive pinion with universal hypoid gear oil.
10
Press flange (41) onto drive pinion with bearing cap (47).