Removing and installing front axle wishbone

AR33.20-P-1452FB

Removing and installing front axle wishbone

6.12.04

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Remove

1.1

Detach left or right wheel cover on the front axle

On vehicles with steel rims.

1.2

Detach left or right wheel on the front axle

On vehicles with aluminum rims.

AR40.10-P-1100FF

2

Clean thread of the front axle shaft (1) with a wire brush and coat a suitable lubricant

 The thread of the front axle shaft (1) must be free from corrosion and dirt, otherwise there will be risk of damage to the front axle shaft (1) when unscrewing the nut (2).

3.1

Remove cover of the nut (2) in the aluminum rim, put on left or right wheel and screw on until it abuts using two lug nuts

Only on vehicles with aluminum rims.

 Do not tighten lug nuts.

4.1

Lower vehicle

Only on vehicles with aluminum rims.

5

Slacken nut (2)

 In order to avoid damage to the thread of the front axle shaft (1) the nut (2) should not be loosened with an impact wrench under any circumstances. The nut (2) may only be loosened using a suitable locking handle.

6

Detach left or right wheel on the front axle

AR40.10-P-1100FF

7

Unscrew nut (2) and remove with washer

 In order to avoid damage to the thread of the front axle shaft (1) the nut (2) should not be loosened with an impact wrench under any circumstances. The nut (2) may only be loosened using a suitable locking handle. If the thread is damaged nevertheless, it should be recut and the front axle shaft (1) replaced if necessary.

8.1

Unscrew oil filter

Only on model 454.034 and when removing the right transverse control arm (3).

 See:



Engine oil and filter change

AP18.00-P-0101FB

9.1

Remove front stabilizer bar link rod

Only on model 454.034

AR32.35-P-3328FB

10

Unscrew bolts (4, 5) on transverse control arm (3)

11

Pull steering knuckle (6) back and pull front axle shaft (1) out of steering knuckle (6)

12

Press flange joint (7) off steering knuckle (6)

AR33.20-P-0446-01FF

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*454589003300

13

Remove transverse control arm (3)

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Install

14

Install transverse control arm (3)

15

Attach flange joint (7) to steering knuckle (6)

AR33.20-P-0446-01FF

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*BA33.15-P-1002-01D

16

Pull steering knuckle (6) outwards and push front axle shaft (1) into steering knuckle (6)

17

Tighten bolt (4, 5) on transverse control arm (3)

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*BA33.15-P-1001-01D

18.1

Install front stabilizer bar link rod

Only on model 454.034

AR32.35-P-3328FB

19.1

Mount oil filter

Only on model 454.034 and when removing the right transverse control arm (3).

 Replace oil filter

Refer to: 



Engine oil and filter change

AP18.00-P-0101FB

20

Screw on nut (2)

 Install new self-locking nut (2).

In order to avoid damage to the thread of the front axle shaft (1) the nut (2) should not be screwed on with an impact wrench under any circumstances. The nut (2) may only be screwed on with a suitable locking handle or torque wrench.

21

Mount the left or right wheel on the front axle

 Do not mount wheel cover on vehicles with steel rims or cover of nut (2) on vehicles with aluminum rims.

AR40.10-P-1100FF

22

Tighten nut (2)

In order to avoid damage to the thread of the front axle shaft (1) the nut (2) should not be screwed on with an impact wrench under any circumstances. The nut (2) may only be tightened with a torque wrench.

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*BA33.30-P-1001-07B

23.1

Mount left or right wheel cover on front axle

Only on vehicles with steel wheels.

23.2

Mount left or right cover of nut (2) on aluminum rim

Only on vehicles with aluminum rims.

Number

Designation

Model
454.0 with engine 122.950

Model
454.0 with engine 639.939

BA33.15-P-1001-01D

Bolt, wishbone to front axle carrier

Nm

158

158

BA33.15-P-1002-01D

Nut, flange joint to steering knuckle

Nm

60

60

Number

Designation

Engine
122.950

Engine
639.939

BA33.30-P-1001-07B

Nut, drive shaft to wheel bearing

Nm

236

235