Remove/install front axle shafts

AR33.30-P-0620P

Remove/install front axle shafts

6.7.10

2.5.07

Self-locking nut, supporting ball joint to steering knuckle, 1st stage

*BA33.20-P-1009-01E

 

Remove/install

 Danger!

Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.

Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer.

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A

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Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

1

Remove the front wheels



Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary

AP40.10-P-4050Z

2

Unscrew hexagon collar bolt (61a) from front axle shaft (60a or 60b)

AR33.30-P-0620-05P

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*BA33.30-P-1003-02C

3

Take off bottom engine compartment panel at front

AR61.20-P-1105P

4.1

Detach linkage for headlamp range adjustment (80) on lower transverse control arm (4)

Vehicles with bi-xenon headlamp unit code 614, when removing the right-hand front axle shaft (60a)

5

Pry supporting joint (7) off steering knuckle (5)

AR33.20-P-0440-01PW

 Thrust piece

*140589006300

 Puller

*203589003300

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*BA33.20-P-1009-01E

6

Turn the steering knuckle (5) outwards at the front and then pull outwards, in the process move the front axle shaft (60a or 60b) out of the front axle shaft flange

 Do not damage the rubber boots of the front axle shaft (60a or 60b) and of the supporting joint (7).

 If necessary to loosen the front axle shaft (60a or 60b) screw in the hexagon-collar bolt (61a) a few threads again and hammer out the front axle shaft slightly with a rubber hammer.

7

Press out and remove right front axle shaft (60a)

 Do not damage the rubber boots and rpm sensor rotor. To avoid damaging the wheel bearings, the vehicle must not be moved on its wheels with the front axle shaft (60a) removed.

AR33.30-P-0620-02P

 Chain

*203589036300

 When moving the front axle shaft in and out, ensure that the sealing ring is not damaged by the splines and the circlip.

8

Press out and remove left front axle shaft (60b)

 Do not damage the plastic guard ring (60m), rubber boots and rpm sensor rotor. To avoid damage to the wheel bearings the vehicle must no longer be moved on its wheels when the front axle shaft (60b) is removed.

AR33.30-P-0620-03P

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Checking

9

Check joints and boots for leaks and damage

 If damage is present, install new front axle shaft (60a or 60b).

10

Check sealing ring in the front axle gear of the right-hand front axle shaft (60a) for damage

 In the event of damage the sealing ring must be replaced.
see: 

Install new radial sealing ring on outside right of front axle gear

AR33.30-P-0540P

11

Install in the reverse order

Number

Designation

Model
203

BA33.20-P-1009-01E

Self-locking nut, supporting joint to steering knuckle

Stage 1

Nm

28

Stage 2

°

110

Number

Designation

Model
203.08/09/28/29

BA33.30-P-1003-02C

Collar bolt, front axle shaft to front axle shaft flange

Stage 1

Nm

110

Stage 2

°

60