Installing the front driven shafts (on mobile lifting table)

NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.

NOTE: Perform the steps on the left and right side.

Loosen screws (2).
Remove the swivel bearing mount (1) and set it aside.
Suspend the swivel bearing from the workshop crane 2 220 718.

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Replacing the driven shaft or circlip

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
If the driven shaft is reused, the circlip must be replaced.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Extreme force being required during installation is an indication that the component is damaged or deformed. Check component and replace if necessary.
Check the gearing of the output shaft for damage and replace damaged parts if necessary.
Check dust plate (1) for damage and, if necessary, replace the damaged parts.
If the driven shaft is reused, then replace the circlip (3).
Coat contact surface (2) with an approved front axle differential oil.

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The front gearing of wheel bearing and driven shaft must be installed with a positive fit (tooth in tooth position).
Clean and degrease front gearing of wheel bearing (1) and output shaft (2).
Ensure a positive-locking connection by twisting the wheel bearing (1) and the driven shaft (2) in opposite directions.
Install the front gearing of wheel bearing (1) and driven shaft (2) with a positive-locking connection in the arrow direction.

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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)!

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Remove the radial shaft seal
Pull out and remove the radial shaft seal (1) with the special tools 0 490 466 (00 5 010) and 0 494 204 (24 2 353).

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Replace radial shaft seal (2).
Parts: Radial shaft seal
Remove the assembly protection ring (1) from the radial shaft sealing ring (2).

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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 the special tool 0 493 539 (31 5 130).
Remove special tool 0 493 539 (31 5 130).

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Install the installation protection ring (1) in the radial shaft seal (2).

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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.

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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.

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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) by hand.

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Install the stand (2) of the swivel bearing (3).
Tighten down screws (1).

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