Removing and installing front axle

AR33.10-W-0100CW

4.4.05

FRONT AXLE 739.3 /9
with steel suspension

W33.10-1008-06

Shown on front axle with disk brake

1 Shock absorber

2 Nut

3 Brake line

4 Spring U-bolt

5 Spring seat

6 Spring support

8 Plug connection of sensor cable

9 Connector of brake wear sensor

10 Nut

11 Stabilizer

12 Cover

 	Remove/Install
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1	Remove wheels		AR40.10-W-1100A
2	Support vehicle on its frame
3	Detach drag link		AR46.40-W-0100A
4	Remove ABS sensor		AR42.30-W-0150A
5	Disconnect sensor line connector (8) of left and right brake wear sensors.	 Only with disc brake. If the sensor line connector (8) is not located near the brake wear sensor, detach brake wear sensor connector (9) directly at sensor.
			*BA42.10-N-1002-10E
6	Detach brake lines (3) from brake cylinders	With "VOSS 230" compressed air connector.	AR42.10-W-0900A
		With "VOSS 232" (NG 8, 12) or "SCHÄFER SDF" (NG 6) compressed air connector.	AR42.10-W-0900C
		 Installation: Check O-rings and replace if necessary.
	Notes on compressed air connection systems		AH00.18-N-0001-01A
7	Detach shock absorber (1) from front axle.		*BA32.25-N-1001-01B
8	Raise front axle until the springs are relieved of load
9	Secure front axle to prevent it falling.
10	Detach cover (12) from spring pad (6) and remove stabilizer bar (11).
11	Remove spring bracket (4) and detach spring seat (5).		*BA32.20-N-1001-01B
12	Lower front axle and remove spring pad (6).	 Installation: Lightly grease the mounting hole for the center bolt in the spring washer (6). When the front axle is lifted, the center bolt must engage in the mounting hole.	*BR00.45-Z-1020-06A
13	Pull front axle out from under vehicle
14	Install in the reverse order
15	Check steering lock		AR33.25-W-0150BW

 Front axle steel suspension

Number	Designation			Model 374, 958 with front axle 739


BA32.20-N-1001-01B	Nut on front axle spring U-bolt	M201.5	Nm	500
		M221.5	Nm	-

 Front axle shock absorber

Number	Designation		Model 374.5/6, 958.2/4


BA32.25-N-1001-01B	Nut, shock absorber to front axle	Nm	225

 Front axle brake caliper

Number	Designation		Model 374, 940, 942, 943, 944	Model 958.2/4


BA42.10-N-1002-10E	Bolt connecting brake wear sensor to brake caliper	Nm	1	1

Repair materials

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1020-06A	Leaf-spring grease (refer to Specifications for Operating Fluids, Sheet no. 268)	-