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WM 390937 Disassembling and assembling differential

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Technical values





Preliminary work

1. Remove differential. -> 390919 Removing and installing differential - section on "Removing" Removal and Replacement

Disassembling differential

Removing differential





Overview of differential





1) If these parts are replaced, re-adjustment is necessary.

Removal instructions for differential

1. Force crown wheel off differential housing with a punch.





Removing crown wheel

Assembling differential

Fitting differential





Overview of differential





1) If these parts are replaced, re-adjustment is necessary.

Installation instructions for differential

1. Install differential pinions.
- Insert the thrust washer assembly with hypoid transmission oil (Burmah-Oil TAF 21).
- Oil the differential pinions thoroughly.
- Insert large differential pinions and fix them with the flanged shafts (without circlip).
- Insert the small differential pinions offset by 180° and swivel them in by turning the flanged shafts.
- Align the thrust washer assembly and small differential pinions.
- Insert the axle and secure with a roll pin.





Bevel gears

2. Heat up the crown wheel to approx. 100 °C and position with centring pin -A- (shop-made).





Crown wheel

Subsequent work

1. Install differential. -> 390919 Removing and installing differential - section on "Installing" Removal and Replacement