ar3550t0400a

Remove/install steering knuckle

Type ar · topic 35.50 · version 0101 · 2009-06-24

Applies to: REAR AXLE 733.731 in MODEL 375.381

Where it sits

Function group 2 Chassis › 35 Rear axle › 35.50 Additional axle (forward-trailing/trailing/middle/trailer axle) — Series 375 (models 381)

EinPAS 17 Drivetrain/axle › 17.52 Additional axle › 17.52.42 Wheel carrier/steering knuckle/wheel hub/wheel bearing — Series 375 (models 381)

Also applies to engines/gearboxes: 733 731

AR35.50-T-0400A

Remove/install steering knuckle

15.6.09

REAR AXLE 733.731 in MODEL 375.381

Remove/install steering knuckle

T35.50-0014-06

1 Screw

2 Upper cover

3 O-ring

4 Clamp nut

5 Washer

6 Screw

7 Split pin

8 Washer

9 Plastic washer

10 Steering knuckle

11 Axle housing

12 O-ring

13 Kingpin

14 Gasket

15 Lower cover

16 Washer

17 Screw

18 Screw

19 Screw

20 Steering damper

21 Tie rod

22 Washer

23 Nut

24 Nut

25 Washer

Removing

1

Remove wheels

AR40.10-W-1100A

2

Remove brake pads

AR42.10-W-0170A

3

Remove brake carrier with brake caliper

AR42.10-W-0600A

4

Remove ABS sensor

AR42.30-W-0150A

5

Remove wheel hub

AR35.50-T-0005A

6

Detach tie rod (21) from steering knuckle (10)

Turn the nut (23) only.

The eccentric sleeve is twisted with the screw (19).

7

Detach steering damper (20) from steering knuckle (10)

8

Remove lower cover (15)

Take off seal (14).

9

Remove upper cover (2)

Remove O-ring (3).

10

Unscrew clamp nut (4)

Loosen bolt (6).

11

Remove washer (8) from clamp nut (4)

Washer is fastened to clamp nut with split pin (7).

12

Remove plastic washer (9)

13

Remove kingbolt (13)

Press out kingbolt downwards. Use adapter made of bronze or aluminum!

*739589003300

14

Remove steering knuckle (10)

Remove O-ring (12).

Install

Replace all self-locking bolts and nuts

15

Install new O-ring (12) over lower pilot bushing

Grease O-ring.

*BR00.45-Z-1001-06A

16

Install kingpin (13)

Press in kingpin from bottom to top. Use adapter made of bronze or aluminum.

*739589003300

Ensure that O-ring (12) is seated properly.

17

Install plastic washer (9)

Grease plastic washer.

*BR00.45-Z-1001-06A

18

Fit washer (8) to clamp nut (4) using split pin (7)

The chamfer on the washer must point away from the clamp nut.

Grease underside of washer.

*BR00.45-Z-1001-06A

19

Install clamp nut (4)

Slowly tighten clamp nut (4) until there is no longer any noticeable axial play at the steering knuckle.

20

Tighten bolt (6) at clamp nut

*BA35.50-N-1005-02B

21

Install upper cover (2)

Replace and grease O-ring.

*BR00.45-Z-1001-06A

*BA35.50-N-1006-02B

22

Install lower cover (15)

Clean sealing surfaces, install new gasket (14).

*BA35.50-N-1007-02B

23

Install steering damper (20) on steering knuckle (10)

*BA35.50-N-1008-02B

24

Install tie rod (21) on steering knuckle (10)

Turn the nut (23) only.

The eccentric sleeve is twisted with the screw (19).

*BA35.50-N-1009-02B

25

Lubricate steering knuckle bearing

The steering knuckle bearing must be lubricated within one hour of installing the kingpin.

*BR00.45-Z-1001-06A

26

Install wheel hub

AR35.50-T-0005A

27

Install ABS sensor

AR42.30-W-0150A

28

Install brake carrier with brake caliper

AR42.10-W-0600A

29

Install brake linings

AR42.10-W-0170A

30

Mount wheels

AR40.10-W-1100A

31

Check toe

Adjust if necessary.

AR35.50-T-0332A

Leading axle

Number

Designation

Leading axle 733.731

BA35.50-N-1005-02B

Bolt to kingpin clamping nut

Nm

39

BA35.50-N-1006-02B

Bolt, upper cover to clamping nut

Nm

10

BA35.50-N-1007-02B

Bolt, lower cover to steering knuckle

Nm

42

BA35.50-N-1008-02B

Nut of steering damper to steering knuckle/axle housing

Nm

360

BA35.50-N-1009-02B

Nut of tie rod to steering knuckle

Nm

360

Remove/install steering knuckle

Hydraulic press

739 589 00 33 00

Repair materials

Number

Designation

Order number

BR00.45-Z-1001-06A

Long-life grease

A 000 989 63 51 11

Referenced documents