Install the front output shafts (on the mobile lifting table)
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- Loosen screws (2).
- Remove the swivel bearing mount (1) and set it aside.
- Suspend the swivel bearing from the workshop crane 2 220 718.
Check
- Replace the circlip (1).
Parts: Circlip
- Coat the contact surface (2) of the output shaft with the approved front axle transmission oil, see the "Fluid Capacities" tab for the selected vehicle.
- Check the gearing for damage or deformation.
Result
» The gearing is deformed or damaged.
Measure
- Replace the output shaft.
Parts: Output shaft
- Clean and degrease front gearing of wheel bearing (1) and output shaft (2).
- Install front gearing of wheel bearing (1) and output shaft (2) and establish a positive connection.
- Twist both the wheel hub and the output shaft in arrow direction to ensure that the front gearings mesh.
- Replace the screw (1) and the compression spring (2).
Parts: Screw, compression spring
- Clean and degrease the screw (1).
- Observe the installation position of the compression spring (2)!
Remove the radial shaft seal
- Prepare the special tool 0 490 466 (00 5 010)
with the special tools 0 494 649 (21 2 230)
(without the screw) and 0 493 384 (11 1 212)
.
- Pull out and remove the radial shaft seal (1) with the special tools 0 490 466 (00 5 010) , 0 494 649 (21 2 230) and 0 493 384 (11 1 212) .
- Replace radial shaft seal (2).
Parts: Radial shaft seal
- Remove the assembly protection ring (1) from the radial shaft sealing ring (2).
Install the radial shaft seal
- Coat the housing of the sheet metal flange of the radial shaft seal with the approved front differential fluid.
- Drive in the radial shaft seal to the stop using special tool 0 493 539 (31 5 130) .
- Remove the special tool 0 493 539 (31 5 130) .
- Reinstall installation protection ring (1) in radial shaft seal (2).NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Radial shaft seal ring are equipped with an installation protection ring. The installation protection ring is used to protect the sealing lip when installing the output shaft. - Open the installation protection ring (1) in the arrow direction before assembly of the output shaft.
- Insert the output shaft (1) in the arrow direction.
- Loosen the assembly protection ring (2) guide it out a little.
- Apply force to pull the installation protection ring (2) downward in the arrow direction until the predetermined breaking points (3) on the installation protection ring break.
- Tilt the swivel bearing (2) slightly forward in the arrow direction.
- Insert the output shaft (3) into the front axle differential all the way to the stop until you feel the output shaft lock in place.
- Tighten screw (1) with the special tool 0 490 504 (00 9 120)
.TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
Output shaft to wheel bearing M16
Replace collar screw and spring.Snug torque 210 Nm Angle of rotation 90° - Install the stand (2) of the swivel bearing (3).
- Tighten down screws (1).NOTE: The following step(s) must be performed if the specified component(s) is/are installed.
- Attach the sealing cap (1).