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Removing and installing differentials
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Front Differential Details of installation of the front differential
| - Details of installation of the front differential are shown in the illustration, which includes all the links in the text.
- Remove the front wheels.
- Remove the corresponding plug and drain the oil from the differential.
- Otboltite front propeller shaft from the pinion flange connection - tie up the shaft to the frame.
- With the help of a stripper liberate both the upper ball joints of the respective control arms, check the condition of the anthers, evaluate the degree of wear of support in case of need make replacement.
- Remove the engine compartment trim panel.
- Release of both the differential drive shaft - try not to damage the flaps.
- Disconnect the crankcase breather hose differential.
- Remove the screws (14a) and remove the front differential assembly (14).
- Installation is in the reverse order.
- Finally, check the differential for signs of leaks.
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Rear Differential Details of the installation of rear differential  | | |
| - Details of the installation of rear differential is represented by the illustration, which includes all the links in the text.
- Remove the drive shafts (37).
- Turn out fixing bolts and remove the propeller shaft (106) from the coupling flange pinion rear differential (50) - tie up the shaft to the vehicle frame.
- Release the breather hose (55) of the clamps on the fuel tank - except for models equipped with an extra fuel tank (ML 55 AMG), in which the hose can be released only after the lowering of the differential.
- Remove the cover (50d) mounting bolts.
- On the ML 55 AMG, remove the plate (1s), mounted on the left side of the differential assembly.
- Support the rear differential assembly (50).
- Remove suspension components mount to the holder of the rear differential axle (A / B).
- Remove the screws (50a) to lower the differential assembly (50) downward and pull it out from under the car - on the ML 55 AMG is not sure after lowering the assembly of the differential release of the clamps on the fuel tank breather hose.
- Assess the front and rear rubber mounts in the holder of the rear axle, if necessary, replace them.
- Installation is in the reverse order.
- Finally, check the differential for signs of leaks.
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