Remove/install front axle shafts

AR33.30-P-0620LW

Remove/install front axle shafts

12.02.2018

Model

205, 253 with transmission 725.0

with code M005 (4MATIC)

Model

213, 238 with transmission 725.0

with code M005 (4MATIC)

Model

253 with transmission 724.2

02

Slide hammer puller

03

Pulling device

1

Front axle shaft

1s

Retaining ring

2

Retaining ring

4

Intermediate shaft

 Caution

Risk of injury caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts

Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts.
Deburr repair panels.

AS00.00-Z-0017-01A

Topical note

Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process

AH00.00-P-0020-01A

Topical note

Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

Notes on repair work on suspension components

AH00.00-P-0100-01A



Remove

1

Remove left or right front wheel-and-tire assembly

AR40.10-P-1102A

2

Remove center bolt

 The aid of a helper is required to remove the center bolt.

3

Detach steering knuckle from upper transverse control arm

4

Remove drive shaft from steering knuckle

5

Fix steering knuckle on upper transverse control arm with a cable tie

6

Pull front axle shafts (1) out of front axle transmission and intermediate shaft (4) using impact extractor (02) and pulling device (03)


If the left front axle shaft (1) is seized, the retaining ring (2) on the intermediate shaft (4) must be removed and then the left front axle shaft (1) can be pulled out with the intermediate shaft (4).
Otherwise the oil pan may be damaged.


Absolute cleanliness is essential when working on the front axle transmission.
Otherwise operation of the front axle transmission will be impaired.

 Extraction tool

*221589043300

 Impact extractor

*602589003300

7.1

Remove retaining ring from front axle shaft (1)

When removing right front axle shaft (1).

7.2

Remove retaining ring (1s) from intermediate shaft (4)

When removing left front axle shaft (1).

8

Remove radial shaft sealing ring

When removing right front axle shaft (1).

AR33.30-P-0540LWX



Install

9

Install new radial shaft sealing ring

When installing right front axle shaft (1).

AR33.30-P-0540LWX

10.1

Install new retaining ring (1s) of intermediate shaft (4)

When installing left front axle shaft (1).

 Apply light coating of microgrease to retaining ring (1s).

Klueber Microlube GNY 202

*BR00.45-Z-1071-06A

10.2

Install new retaining ring of front axle shaft (1)

When installing right front axle shaft (1).

 Apply light coating of microgrease to retaining ring.

Klueber Microlube GNY 202

*BR00.45-Z-1071-06A

11

Check dust boots of front axle shafts (1)

If damaged.



Replace dust boots.

AR33.30-P-0690CW

12

Press front axle shafts (1) into front axle transmission and intermediate shaft (4)

 Before installing the left front axle shaft (1), apply a light coating of grease to the toothing of the intermediate shaft (4).

 Before fully pressing in the right front axle shaft (1), pull off the  assembly tool from the radial shaft sealing ring.

Klueber Microlube GNY 202

*BR00.45-Z-1071-06A

 Assembly tool

*221589019800

13

Release cable tie and insert front axle shafts (1) into steering knuckle

14

Attach steering knuckle to upper transverse control arm

 Nut, steering knuckle to transverse control arm

*BA33.20-P-1006-01U

15

Attach center bolt

 The aid of a helper is required to attach the center bolt.

 Screw/bolt, front axle shaft to wheel hub

*BA33.30-P-1001-02H

16

Attach front left and front right complete wheel

AR40.10-P-1102A

 Warning

Risk of accident from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running.

Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts.

AS00.00-Z-0005-01A

17

Perform engine test run and check front axle transmission for leaktightness and function

 Wheel control, hub

Number

Designation

Model 205

Model 213

BA33.20-P-1006-01U

Nut, steering knuckle to transverse control arm

Stage 1

Nm

50

50

Stage 2

°

45

45

 Wheel control, hub

Number

Designation

Model 238

Model 253

BA33.20-P-1006-01U

Nut, steering knuckle to transverse control arm

Stage 1

Nm

50

50

Stage 2

°

45

45

 Front axle shaft

Number

Designation

Model 205

Model 213

BA33.30-P-1001-02H

Screw/bolt, front axle shaft to wheel hub

Stage 1

Nm

160

160

Stage 2

loosen approx. 90°

loosen approx. 90°

Stage 3

Nm

220

220

Stage 4

°

45

45

 Front axle shaft

Number

Designation

Model 238

Model 253

BA33.30-P-1001-02H

Screw/bolt, front axle shaft to wheel hub

Stage 1

Nm

160

160

Stage 2

loosen approx. 90°

loosen approx. 90°

Stage 3

Nm

220

220

Stage 4

°

45

45

Repair materials

Number

Designation

Order number

BR00.45-Z-1071-06A

Klueber Microlube GNY 202

A 001 989 44 51 10