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Speedometer Helical Gear (Driven) up to Tr. A 355-3-1 and/or Seal Ring, Replace > < Transmission, Seal Completely

 

 

Speedometer Helical Gear (Driving), Replace

 

The following operations are to be executed with the transmission in place.

 

See "Manual Transmission and Differential, Overhaul" for additional information.

 

Remove

 

Raise vehicle. Remove both front wheels.

 

Unbolt differential cover from transmission housing (transmission fluid will drain out).

 

Unbolt swivel joint on both sides from steering knuckle.

 

 

Object Number: 2374626  Size: DEFAULT

 

 

Drive both drive shafts out of transmission housing using KM - 460 - 2 - A (left side, modified tool) and KM - 460 - 1 (right side).

Important:

The chamfered side of the tool must always face the transmission.

 

Mark bearing ring position on ring and on transmission housing. Check axial play of tapered roller bearing.

Unscrew bearing ring from transmission housing using KM - 447, unbolt bearing flange and remove differential.

 

Clamp differential housing in vice using KM-458-A.

 

Knock speedometer helical gear (driving) from differential housing (destroy).

 

Install

 

Use KM - 459 to press new speedometer gear onto differential housing until it snaps in place.

Important:

Preheat gear and KM-459 in water bath to 80 °C/176 °F.

Insert differential into transmission housing.

Use KM - 447 to screw ring bearing into transmission housing.

When doing so, observe the adjustment procedures for the differential tapered roller bearings under Section

 

Bolt differential cover to transmission housing - 30 Nm/22 lbf. ft. (sheet metal version), 18 Nm/13 lbf. ft. (light alloy version).

 

First, press both drive shafts into transmission housing. Then use screwdriver to drive them In until the retaining ring snaps into place.

First place new retaining ring in axle shaft.

Important:

Do not overstress retaining ring. Apply screwdriver to friction weld joint, not on sheet metal panelling.

 

After retaining ring is locked into position, check for secure seating of the axle shaft by pulling by hand on the outer joint diameter.

 

Important:

Seating of the axle shaft cannot be checked by pulling on the shaft.

 

Fasten swivel joint with bolt and nut to steering knuckle - important mounting part - 30 Nm/22 lbf. ft.

 

Tighten wheel bolts alternating crosswise - 110 Nm/81 lbf. ft.

 

Fill transmission fluid.

 


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Speedometer Helical Gear (Driven) up to Tr. A 355-3-1 and/or Seal Ring, Replace > < Transmission, Seal Completely