

127. Screw in the bolts securing the driven gear to the differential case.
128. Remove the axle gears (see photo). (On the latest models, where the axle gear is equipped with a centering ring, you will most likely have to remove the differential pinions to remove the axle gears).
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129. Knock out the cylindrical pins securing the differential satellite axle. Remove the axle and satellites with their washers (see photo). Please note that satellites and washers can be of different types (depending on the year of model production) (see B/Figure 12.65).

130. Remove the bearings using a press or puller.
131. Inspect all parts for wear and damage and replace them if necessary. Lubricate all parts as they are installed.
132. Install the bearings and press (hammer) them into place with a suitable tube.
133. Install the axle with satellites and washers and secure it with new cylindrical pins, which should be driven in so that they are centered in their bores.

134. Install the axle gears one by one and secure them in place using tool 8.0317 M or similar (see paragraph 20), inserted from the side of the driven gear (see photo). (On models where the axle gears are equipped with centering rings, this is not required).

135. Install the driven gear with the chamfered side facing the differential case. Insert the pinion mounting bolts and tighten them in a diagonal sequence to the specified torque.


