Detaching and attaching rubber boots of joint - AR33.30-P-0660-01A

Front axle shaft

Number	Designation			Models 210.08/28
BF33.30-P-1001-02A	Inner joint behind universal joint Grease designation: Olistamoly	Filling quantities	g	80
BF33.30-P-1001-02A	Inner joint in front of universal joint Grease designation: Olistamoly	Filling quantities	g	80
BF33.30-P-1002-02A	Outer joint Grease designation: Olistamoly	Filling quantities	g	80

Commercially available tools

Number	Designation
WH58.30-Z-1015-02A	Circlip pliers for hose clamps

Removal

Remove hose clip (60k, 60c) with side cutter.
Remove hose clip (60i, 60e) with commercially available circlip pliers (060).
Pull off rubber boot.
Outer joint illustrated

Fig 1: Identifying Outer Joint Illustrated
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Installation

Fig 2: Identifying Inner Joint, Outer Joint, Second Version And Outer Joint, First Version
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Wipe off grease on inside of rubber boot and pour into joint, replace grease if necessary. Observe filling quantities.
Push new rubber boot into correct position.

Replace hose clips (60k, 60c), observe width of hose clips. Check hose clips (60i, 60e), replace if necessary. The hose clip (60e) is identified by 0315 and hose clip (60i) by 0300.
Clamp hose clip (60k, 60c) with assembly pliers, ensuring that hose clip fits evenly.
Clamp hose clip (60i, 60e) with commercially available circlip pliers. Check correct seating of hose clip (arrow).

The connections of the hose clips of the inner joint must be offset by 180° to the outer joint to prevent any imbalance.

Shown on outer joint ring

Fig 3: Identifying Hose Clips

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.