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Driving out and pressing in left front axle shaft - AR33.30-P-0620-03A

    Driving out 

  1. Drive front axle shaft (60) out of the intermediate shaft (arrow) using a suitable drift punch.

    NOTES

    Do not damage plastic protective ring, rubber boots and speed sensor rotor. If necessary cover steering knuckle and front axle carrier with cloths.

  2. Pressing in 

  3. Check circlip in front axle shaft groove and replace if necessary.
  4. Press in front axle shaft (60), aligning the joint so that it is horizontal to prevent tilting the splines.
    Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle Shaft Components
    G04632517Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.