Remove/install front axle shafts

AR33.30-P-0620MFA

Remove/install front axle shafts

15.01.2020

Model

118, 177, 247 with transmission 711.63

Shown on model 177

1

Hub cover

5

Lower control arm

8

Support

2

Screw

6

Bolts

9

Steering knuckle

4

Front axle shaft

7

Front axle shaft intermediate bearing

 Warning

Risk of injury. Skin or eye injuries may result when handling hot or glowing objects.

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary.

AS00.00-Z-0002-01A

 Caution

Risk of injury to skin and eyes due to handling of transmission oil. Health risk caused by swallowing transmission oil

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses.
Do not pour transmission oil into beverage bottles.

AS00.40-Z-0001-01A

 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 self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

Topical note

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

AH00.00-P-0020-01A

Notes on repair work on suspension components

AH00.00-P-0100-01A

 

Remove/install

1

Move transmission to neutral position and release the parking brake.

2

Remove left or right wheel and tire assembly.

AR40.10-P-1102MFA

3

Remove hub cap  (1).

 Removal and installation tool

*116589223300

4

Remove screw (2).

 Installation:
Do not exceed the tightening torque for the screw (2) .
Otherwise the angular contact ball bearing will be damaged.

 The aid of a helper is required when unscrewing and tightening the screw  (2).

 Installation: Replace screw (2).

 Bolt, front axle shaft to wheel bearing

*BA33.30-P-1001-02G

5

Unscrew nut of lower transverse control arm  (5) from steering knuckle  (9) and remove lower transverse control arm  (5).

AR33.20-P-0510MFA


Counterhold the ball head and do not use an impact wrench/driver.
Otherwise, the ball head or steering knuckle  (9) will be damaged.

6

Route front axle shaft  (4) out of steering knuckle  (9) and secure against falling down.

 Aid of helper required.

 Installation: Coat gearing of front axle shaft  (4) at left or right to wheel bearing with Teflon spray.

Teflon spray, art. No.K007.1

*BR00.45-Z-1041-06A

 Extraction and insertion tool

*210589034300

7

Unscrew screws  (6) and remove front axle shaft intermediate bearing  (7) from support  (8).

When removing right front axle shaft  (4).

 Bolt, intermediate shaft bearing cap to engine carrier

*BA33.30-P-1002-02G

8

Pull left or right front axle shaft  (4) out of transmission, remove and seal opening on transmission with suitable stop plug.

 Installation:
Do not damage radial shaft sealing ring of front axle shaft  (4) during installation.
Otherwise, the transmission will leak.

 Installation: Replace retaining ring of left front axle shaft  (4).

 Assembly tool

*221589019800

 Impact extractor

*602589003300

 Record plug

*129589009100



Check

9

Check boots of front axle shaft  (4).

When reusing the front axle shaft  (4).

If damage is present,



Replace boots of front axle shaft  (4).

AR33.30-P-0690MFA

10

Check radial shaft sealing ring of front axle shaft  (4).

If damage is present,



Replace radial shaft sealing ring of front axle shaft  (4).

AR26.40-P-0339MFA

11

Install in the reverse order.



Check

12

Check transmission oil level and correct if necessary.

AR26.00-P-0200MFA

 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

13

Perform engine test run and check transmission for proper operation and leak tightness.

 Front axle shaft

Number

Designation

Model 118, 177, 247

BA33.30-P-1001-02G

Bolt, front axle shaft to wheel bearing

M14

Stage 1

Nm

100

Stage 2

°

45

 Front axle shaft

Number

Designation

Model 118, 177, 247

BA33.30-P-1002-02G

Bolt, intermediate shaft bearing cap to engine carrier

M8

Nm

20

Repair materials

Number

Designation

Order number

BR00.45-Z-1041-06A

Teflon spray, art. No.K007.1

Carl Roth
GmbH & Co KG
Schoemperlenstr. 1-5
76185 Karlsruhe
Germany
Tel. +49 721 5606-0
Fax +49 721 5606-149
www.carl-roth.de