ar3310a0100a

Removing and installing front axle

Type ar · topic 33.10 · version 0100 · 2005-04-28

Applies to: FRONT AXLE 733.015 in MODEL NAB372.124 front axle designation IDEM: VAMF27 FRONT AXLE 733.015 in MODEL NAB372.317 front axle designation IDEM: VAMF27

Where it sits

Function group 2 Chassis › 33 Front axle › 33.10 Complete front axle — Series 372 (models 124, 317)

EinPAS 17 Drivetrain/axle › 17.50 Front axle › 17.50.30 Front axle assembly — Series 372 (models 124, 317)

Also applies to engines/gearboxes: 733 015

AR33.10-A-0100A

Removing and installing front axle

9.11.04

FRONT AXLE 733.015 in MODEL NAB372.124
front axle designation IDEM: VAMF27

FRONT AXLE 733.015 in MODEL NAB372.317
front axle designation IDEM: VAMF27

Removing and installing front axle

A33.10-0002-06

1 Shock absorber

2 Trailing arm

3 Transverse control arm

4 Trailing arm

5 Drag link

6 Steering idler arm

7 Trailing arm

8 Torsion bar

Removing and installing front axle

A33.10-0003-06

1 Shock absorber

8 Torsion bar

9 Compressed-air line

10 Linkage rod

11 Lever

Remove/Install

Replace self-locking nuts and bolts.

1

Drain compressed air from compressed air system

2

Lift/jack up vehicle

AR00.60-T-1000AA

3

Unscrew linkage (10) to level-control valve on the front axle

4

Slowly pull the lever (11) on the level-control valve downwards and bleed the air spring bellows

5

Unscrew brake hoses from compressed air lines (9)

Seal line openings with plugs.

6

Remove drag link (5) from steering idler arm (6)

Installation: install new cotter pin.

*601589043300

7

Remove control arm (3).

Installation: Check the split rubber rings for re-usability.

*BA33.15-N-1001-01A

8

Remove trailing arms (2, 4, 7)

Installation: Check the split rubber rings for re-usability.

*BA33.15-N-1002-01A

9

Unscrew shock absorber (1) at bottom and push upwards slightly

Installation: Check rubber shock absorbers for re-usability.

10

Detach torsion bar (8) from substructure

Installation: install new cotter pin. Check rubber shock absorbers for reusability.

11

Lower front axle with front wheel-engaging lifts

12

Install in the reverse order

Trailing arms, wishbones

Number

Designation

Front axle 733.015

BA33.15-N-1001-01A

Bolt of transverse control arm to front axle beam

Nm

120

BA33.15-N-1002-01A

Bolt, longitudinal control arm attachment to front axle beam

Nm

120

Removing and installing front axle

Puller

601 589 04 33 00

Referenced documents