Pinion Seal Bevel Gear, Replacing

Pinion seal bevel gear, replacing

Special tools:
999 7057 Counterhold 999 7057 Counterhold
999 7058 Adapter 999 7058 Adapter
999 5069 EXTRACTOR 999 5069 Extractor
999 5504 PRESS TOOL, DRIVE FLANGE 999 5504 Press Tool, Drive Flange
999 5652 Counterh. 999 5652 Counterh.
999 5653 Punch 999 5653 Punch
999 5682 Tensioner band 999 5682 Tensioner Band
999 5893 Puller 999 5893 Puller

Note! Check that the parking brake is not applied and that the gear selector is in position P.

Removal

Removing the three-way catalytic converter (TWC)
Remove the three-way catalytic converter (TWC). Service and Repair

Note! The rear pipe must be supported at the front.Tensioner band 999 5682 Tensioner band 999 5682 Tensioner Band can be used to support the pipe.

Marking the propeller shaft and flange





Mark the propeller shaft CV joint in relation to the bevel gear flange
Remove the screws from the propeller shaft.
Use counterhold 999 7057 Counterhold 999 7057 Counterhold.

Removing the propeller shaft




Slacken off the support for the centre bearing from the propeller shaft and body.Turn the support upside down. Let the propeller shaft rest on the support.
Press the shaft nuts together. Move the shaft to one side and tie it up.

Removing the nuts for the bevel gear flange





Mark the position of the flange and nut in relation to the pinion shaft end
Remove the nut.
Use counterhold 999 5652 Counterh. 999 5652 Counterh. with adapter 999 7058 Adapter 999 7058 Adapter.

Removing the flange




Remove the flange. Use puller 999 5893 Puller 999 5893 Puller.
Check the seal face on the flange.
Replace the flange if it is damaged.

Removing the pinion seal




Remove the pinion seal.
Use puller 999 5069 EXTRACTOR 999 5069 Extractor.

Note! Check that no seal residue is left from the old seal.

Installation

Installing the seal




Install the seal.
Lubricate the sealing ring lip. Use wheel bearing grease, P/N 1161241-3. Install the seal on drift 999 5653 Punch 999 5653 Punch against the side of the tool marked 1155.
Press in the seal.
Use press tool 999 5504 PRESS TOOL, DRIVE FLANGE 999 5504 Press Tool, Drive Flange.

Installing the flange on the pinion




Install the flange as marked, see Removing the nuts for the bevel gear flange.
If necessary, use press tool 999 5504 PRESS TOOL, DRIVE FLANGE 999 5504 Press Tool, Drive Flange.

Installing a new nut in the carrier
Install a new lubricated nut.

Note! There must be no axial play.

Tighten to 180-200 Nm. Use counterhold 999 5652 Counterh. 999 5652 Counterh. with adapter 999 7058 Adapter 999 7058 Adapter.

Note! Do not exceed 200 Nm. The forces on the pinion's bearing may become too great, causing bearing failure.

Installing the propeller shaft




Check that the mating surfaces on the propeller shaft CV joint and flange are clean.
Align the propeller shaft CV joint against the flange.
Install the screws loosely in the support for the centre bearing and the propeller shaft.




Install the propeller shaft using the marking made earlier.

Tightening the propeller shaft CV joint
Use new screws.
First tighten the screws crosswise. Tighten to 8 Nm. Then tighten to 30 Nm.
Use counterhold 999 7057 Counterhold 999 7057 Counterhold.
Tighten the screws for the support for the center bearing. Tighten to 25 Nm.
Tighten the screws for the propeller shaft center bearing. Tighten to 25 Nm.

Installing the three-way catalytic converter (TWC)
Install the three-way catalytic converter (TWC). Service and Repair

Checking the oil level in the bevel gear




Check the oil level in the bevel gear.
Use correct oil. See applicable specifications.
Correct volume 650 ml.
oil up to the filler plug. Suck out 0.1 l oil.
Tighten, see applicable specifications.