S 500 Coupe (140.070) V8-5.0L (119.970) (1995)
Check and adjust connecting flange axial play as follows:
a. Check axial play between connecting flange (33a) and differential side gear (17), if necessary, fit a locking ring (30a) of greater or lesser
thickness.
b. The axial play must be within the specified tolerance range of: 0.03-0.3mm
c. Spacers are available in the range of thicknesses 2.6 mm up to 3.4 mm, in stages of 0.05 mm.
Coat outside diameter and sealing lip of sealing ring with universal hypoid gear oil SAE 85W90 or equivalent
Using drift punch tool (32b) No. 140 589 06 15 00, or equivalent drive new seal (32) into place
Replace axle breather and tighten to: 30 Nm
Tighten the following components as noted:
Self-locking nut, rear extension carrier to rear axle carrier: 100 Nm
Bolt, rear extension carrier to rear axle center assembly
Colored yellow: 80 Nm
Colored silver or blue: 70 Nm
Self-locking bolt, rear axle shaft to connecting flange
10 mm bolt: 70 Nm
12 mm bolt: 100 Nm
NOTE:
Thread and bolt head support lubricated
Collared bolts, end cover to rear axle center assembly: 50 Nm
Fill rear axle center assembly with 1.2 liters of suitable differential fluid