Remove/install boots on front axle shaft

AR33.30-P-0690CW

Remove/install boots on front axle shaft

06.03.2020

Model

203, 204, 205, 207, 211, 212, 213, 216, 217, 218, 220, 221, 222, 238, 253, 290

Inside boot

1

Front axle shaft

2

Clip

3a

Seal boot

3b

Cup seal boot cap

3c

Sealing ring

4a

Seal boot

4b

Clip

5

Constant velocity joint hub

6

Bearing

7

Retaining ring

8

Joint hub

 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



Remove

1

Remove front axle shaft (1).

Model 205 with transmission 722.96/97Inside boot

AR33.30-P-0620LWY

Model 217 with transmission 722.96/97
Inside bootModel 217 with transmission 725.0
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
Inside bootModel 222 with transmission 722.96/97
except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
Inside bootModel 222 with transmission 725.0
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)Inside boot

AR33.30-P-0620LFX

Model 204.08/09/28/29/38/90/93/98/99
Inside bootModel 207, 212, 218
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)Inside boot

AR33.30-P-0620CWX

Model 211.08/09/28/29, 220.08/18Inside boot

AR33.30-P-0620I

Model 203.081/084/087/092/281/284/287/292Inside boot

AR33.30-P-0620P

Model 216, 221
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)Inside boot

AR33.30-P-0620SYZ

Model 205, 253 with transmission 725.0
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
Inside bootModel 213, 238 with transmission 725.0
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
Inside bootModel 253 with transmission 724.2Inside boot

AR33.30-P-0620LW

Model 290 with transmission 725.0
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)Inside boot

AR33.30-P-0620MNI

2

Clamp front axle shaft (1) in vise.

 Use soft vise jaws.

3

Remove clamp (2).

4.1

Remove clamp (4b).

Model 204, 205, 207, 212, 213, 216, 217, 218, 220, 221, 222, 238, 253, 290Inside boot

4.2

Saw into sealing boot cap (3b) on crimped part of joint hub (8), pull on or roll up crimped part and remove sealing boot cap  (3b).

Model 203, 211Inside boot

AR35.30-P-0661-01P


Do not damage the joint hub (8) when sawing.
If this is not observed, remove joint hub (8).

 Dismantling as with rear axle.

5.1

Cut open and remove sealing boot (4a).

Model 204, 205, 207, 212, 213, 216, 217, 218, 220, 221, 222, 238, 253, 290Inside boot

5.2

Cut open and remove sealing boot (3a) with sealing boot cap  (3b).

Model 203, 211Inside boot

6

Remove joint hub (8) from front axle shaft (1).

 When doing so, the front axle shaft (1) must be vertical.

7

Mark bearings (6) relative to constant velocity joint hub (5).

8

Remove bearings (6) from constant velocity joint hub (5).

 Handle bearings (6) carefully and do not mix up with each other.

9

Remove retaining ring (7).

10

Remove constant velocity joint hub (5) from front axle shaft (1) using a suitable puller.

11

Check bearings (6) and joint hub (8).

If damage or wear is present:



Replace complete front axle shaft (1).

12

Carefully clean all parts.

 Do not remove the markings.

Assembly cleaner

*BR00.45-Z-1028-04A



Install

13

Slide clamp (2) onto front axle shaft (1).

14.1

Slide sealing boot (4a) with clamp (4b) onto front axle shaft (1).

Model 204, 205, 207, 212, 213, 216, 217, 218, 220, 221, 222, 238, 253, 290Inside boot

14.2

Slide sealing boot (3a) with sealing boot cap (3b) onto front axle shaft (1).

Model 203, 211Inside boot

 Do not separate sealing boot (3a) and sealing boot cap (3b).

15

Attach constant velocity joint hub (5) to front axle shaft (1).

 Use a suitable plastic mallet and sleeve.

16

Attach retaining ring (7).

 Replace the retaining ring (7).

17

Grease bearings (6).

 Only use grease from the repair kit.

 Model 205, 213, 238, 253, 290
Inside bootInner joint (transmission side/electric motor)

*BF33.30-P-1002-02G

 Model 217 (except 217.37/47)
Inside boot
Model 217.37/47
Inside boot
Model 222 (except 222.178)
Inside boot
Model 222.178
Inside bootInner ball joint (transmission side)

*BF33.30-P-1002-02D

 MODEL 203, 204, 207, 211, 212, 216, 218, 220, 221, inner bootInner joint (transmission side)

*BF33.30-P-1002-02B

18

Slide bearings (6) onto constant velocity joint hub (5).

 When doing so, the front axle shaft (1) must be vertical. Note assignment of bearings (6) relative to constant velocity joint hub (5).

19

Replace sealing ring (3c) of joint hub (8).

Model 203, 211Inside boot


Do not apply grease or oil to the sealing ring (3c).
Otherwise the seal boot cap (3b) may turn on the joint hub (8).

20

Fill joint hub (8) half-full with grease.

 Only use grease from the repair kit.

 Model 205, 213, 238, 253, 290
Inside bootInner joint (transmission side/electric motor)

*BF33.30-P-1002-02G

 Model 217 (except 217.37/47)
Inside boot
Model 217.37/47
Inside boot
Model 222 (except 222.178)
Inside boot
Model 222.178
Inside bootInner ball joint (transmission side)

*BF33.30-P-1002-02D

 MODEL 203, 204, 207, 211, 212, 216, 218, 220, 221, inner bootInner joint (transmission side)

*BF33.30-P-1002-02B

21

Slide joint hub (8) onto front axle shaft (1).

 Observe the installation position of the joint hub (8) relative to the front axle shaft (1).

22

Fill joint hub (8) with remaining grease.

 Only use quantity of grease from repair kit.

 Model 205, 213, 238, 253, 290
Inside bootInner joint (transmission side/electric motor)

*BF33.30-P-1002-02G

 Model 217 (except 217.37/47)
Inside boot
Model 217.37/47
Inside boot
Model 222 (except 222.178)
Inside boot
Model 222.178
Inside bootInner ball joint (transmission side)

*BF33.30-P-1002-02D

 MODEL 203, 204, 207, 211, 212, 216, 218, 220, 221, inner bootInner joint (transmission side)

*BF33.30-P-1002-02B

23.1

Slide sealing boot (4a) with clamp (4b) onto joint hub (8).

Model 204, 205, 207, 212, 213, 216, 217, 218, 220, 221, 222, 238, 253, 290Inside boot

 Position raised bead of seal boot (4a) in radial groove of joint hub (8).

23.2

Slide sealing boot (3a) with sealing boot cap (3b) onto joint hub (8).

Model 203, 211Inside boot

 Pay attention to the sealing ring (3c) during assembly. Slide the seal boot cap (3b) onto the joint hub (8) as far as the end stop. Check the position of the sealing ring (3c) in the groove of the joint hub (8) (visual inspection in the gap between the seal boot cap (3b) and joint hub (8)).

24.1

Attach sealing boot (4a) with clamp (4b) to joint hub (8).

Model 204, 205, 207, 212, 213, 216, 217, 218, 220, 221, 222, 238, 253, 290Inside boot

 Pliers for click clamps

*171589003700

24.2

Fix sealing boot cap (3b) in place on joint hub (8).

Model 203, 211Inside boot

AR35.30-P-0661-01P

 Assembly as for rear axle shaft. Crimp the seal boot cap (3b) into the groove of the joint hub (8). The seal boot cap (3b) must not be able to be turned any more.

 The ball joint is sealed by the sealing ring (3c).

25

Align sealing boot (3a) or sealing boot (4a) to front axle shaft (1) and position in radial groove of front axle shaft (1).

26

Lift sealing boot (3a) or sealing boot (4a) on front axle shaft (1) using a suitable tool.


Do not damage raised bead on sealing boot (3a) or sealing boot (4a) and radial groove on front axle shaft (1).
Otherwise leakage will occur.

 Raising the sealing boot (3a) or sealing boot (4a) induces pressure compensation.

27

Attach clamp (2).

 Pliers for click clamps

*171589003700

28

Remove front axle shaft (1) from vise.

29

Install front axle shaft (1).

Model 205 with transmission 722.96/97Inside boot

AR33.30-P-0620LWY

Model 217 with transmission 722.96/97
Inside bootModel 217 with transmission 725.0
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
Inside bootModel 222 with transmission 722.96/97
except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
Inside bootModel 222 with transmission 725.0
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)Inside boot

AR33.30-P-0620LFX

Model 204.08/09/28/29/38/90/93/98/99
Inside bootModel 207, 212, 218
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)Inside boot

AR33.30-P-0620CWX

Model 211.08/09/28/29, 220.08/18Inside boot

AR33.30-P-0620I

Model 203.081/084/087/092/281/284/287/292Inside boot

AR33.30-P-0620P

Model 216, 221
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)Inside boot

AR33.30-P-0620SYZ

Model 205, 253 with transmission 725.0
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
Inside bootModel 213, 238 with transmission 725.0
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
Inside bootModel 253 with transmission 724.2Inside boot

AR33.30-P-0620LW

Model 290 with transmission 725.0
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)Inside boot

AR33.30-P-0620MNI

 Front axle shaft

Number

Designation

Model 203.08/09/28/29

Model 204.08/09/28/29/38

BF33.30-P-1002-02B

Inner joint (transmission side)

Filling capacity

g

120

120

Sheet

BB00.40-P-0266-02A

BB00.40-P-0266-02A

 Front axle shaft

Number

Designation

Model 204.90/93/98/99

Model 207.38

BF33.30-P-1002-02B

Inner joint (transmission side)

Filling capacity

g

140

120

Sheet

BB00.40-P-0266-02A

BB00.40-P-0266-02A

 Front axle shaft

Number

Designation

Model 211.08/09/28/29

Model 212.08/09/28/29

BF33.30-P-1002-02B

Inner joint (transmission side)

Filling capacity

g

120

120

Sheet

BB00.40-P-0266-02A

BB00.40-P-0266-02A

 Front axle shaft

Number

Designation

MODEL 216 with 4MATIC

Model 218.39

BF33.30-P-1002-02B

Inner joint (transmission side)

Filling capacity

g

120

120

Sheet

BB00.40-P-0266-02A

BB00.40-P-0266-02A

 Front axle shaft

Number

Designation

Model 220.08/18

MODEL 221 with 4MATIC

BF33.30-P-1002-02B

Inner joint (transmission side)

Filling capacity

g

120

120

Sheet

BB00.40-P-0266-02A

BB00.40-P-0266-02A

 Front axle shaft

Number

Designation

MODEL 217 except AMG

MODEL 217 AMG

BF33.30-P-1002-02D

Inner ball joint (transmission side)

Filling capacity

g

140

135

Sheet

BB00.40-P-0266-02A

BB00.40-P-0266-02A

 Front axle shaft

Number

Designation

MODEL 222 except AMG

MODEL 222 AMG

BF33.30-P-1002-02D

Inner ball joint (transmission side)

Filling capacity

g

140

135

Sheet

BB00.40-P-0266-02A

BB00.40-P-0266-02A

 Front axle shaft

Number

Designation

Model 205

Model 213

BF33.30-P-1002-02G

Inner joint (transmission side/electric motor)

Filling capacity

g

135

170

 Front axle shaft

Number

Designation

Model 238

Model 253

BF33.30-P-1002-02G

Inner joint (transmission side/electric motor)

Filling capacity

g

170

170

 Front axle shaft

Number

Designation

Model 290

BF33.30-P-1002-02G

Inner joint (transmission side/electric motor)

Filling capacity

g

170

Repair materials

Number

Designation

Order number

BR00.45-Z-1028-04A

Assembly cleaner

A 000 986 56 01