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DIY replacing the differencial side seals

Olivier

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As few told me that they have no account with Benzworld.com, here are the pictures.

I swapped diff a month ago but the one I got was leaking from the pinion and I learned a wee too late that it was not a good sign...
Anyway, I took the old diff and just replaced the side seals as it was leaking, next week, I'll do another swap. Here is today's work with few little tricks I learn along.
The clips inside were a pain for me to remove. A coat hanger gave me enought grip to get it out
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For removing the old protective plate I used a plier and with a bit of leverage, it went all easy.
To install the new plate I used 2 piece of wood and a hammer, it did slightly bend it in one corner, but nothing bad.
To take the old seal out, just inserted a long tyre removal bar and hammered the bar away from the diff, it just pop out no bother.
Make sure the breather is clean as if its blocked, the pressure will damage the new seal...
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I think its about it.
Olivier
 
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Make sure the breather is clean
 
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well done. checking that breather is always a good idea. i have known new seals leak just because the breather was crudded up. it was ok after cleaning though. and you know how to change the pinion seal now olivier?? :D
 
Diff in the Lounge!:eek: Let me guess, your single! :p
 
well done. checking that breather is always a good idea. i have known new seals leak just because the breather was crudded up. it was ok after cleaning though. and you know how to change the pinion seal now olivier?? :D

There is actually a bother with the pinion seal as I don't feel comfortable to go there, the crush washer scare me as if you don't put it back on the exact place, your doom... This is what happen to the one I got on the car :(
Oh, and as MB changed the design of the seal, apparently the new one need a new flange as well. New seal, 5.70, this is OK, new flange 86.25 :crazy:. A bit mad is it?
 
hi everybody can you tell me are parts availlable for a160 lamella sunroof,have just stripped mine over weekend,and some guides are broken,thanks.
 
Hi Minicar, better open your own topic as people will think its about a diff on this one :thumb:
 

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