S 500 Coupe (140.070) V8-5.0L (119.980) (1997)
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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 1.4 mm up to 2.7 mm, in stages of 0.05 mm.
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Coat outside diameter and sealing lip of sealing ring with universal hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90 or equivalent
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Using drift punch tool (32b) No. 140 589 03 15 00, or equivalent drive new seal (32) into place
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Replace axle breather and tighten to: 30 Nm
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Tighten the following components as noted:
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Self-locking nut, rear extension carrier to rear axle carrier: 100 Nm
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Bolt, rear extension carrier to rear axle center assembly
Colored yellow: 80 Nm
Colored silver or blue: 70 Nm
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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)
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Collared bolts, end cover to rear axle center assembly: 50 Nm
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Fill rear axle center assembly with 1.2 liters of suitable differential fluid