Pulling jammed rear axle shaft flange out and in (wheel carrier removed) - AR35.20-P-0130-04GH

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 42 other vehicles, including the 1999 Mercedes-Benz S600, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S500, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S420, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S320, and 1999 Mercedes-Benz CL600. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Extraction Tool (202 589 04 43 00)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Fig 2: Identifying Extraction And Installation Tool (140 589 08 43 00)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Fig 3: Identifying Extraction And Installation Tool (124 589 05 43 00)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Special tool assignment:

Model 129, 140, 163, 170, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 215, 220:

Extraction tool 202 589 04 43 00

Model 140, 163, 215, 220:

Extraction and installation tool 140 589 08 43 00

Model 129, 170, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210:

Extraction and installation tool 124 589 05 43 00

Press out jammed rear axle shaft flange

Press out rear axle shaft flange (10)using extraction tool parts and a suitable drift (010x)on a stationary hydraulic press.
The diameter of the drift (01 0x) must be approx. 2 mm smaller than the rear axle shaft flange diameter (see detail).

Illustrated on model 210

Fig 4: Pressing Out Jammed Rear Axle Shaft Flange (Model 210)
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Shows model 163

Fig 5: Pressing Out Jammed Rear Axle Shaft Flange (Model 163)
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Pull in rear-axle shaft flange

Pull rear axle shaft flange (10) into double-row angular ball bearing (8) using insertion tool.
Ensure that the pressure plate (small), part 03, abuts the bearing inner race snugly when pulling in (arrow).

Fig 6: Identifying Rear Axle Shaft Flange Components

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.