Pressing out and pressing in right front axle shaft - AR33.30-P-0620-02A

Pressing out 

1. Press out front axle shaft (60) using a suitable tool (arrow).

   

   Do not damage rubber boots and speed sensor rotor.

   Cover steering knuckle and front axle carrier with cloths if necessary

Pressing in 

2. Check circlip in groove of front axle shaft and replace if necessary.
3. Press in front axle shaft (60), aligning the joint so that it is almost horizontal to prevent tilting the splines.

Ensure that the front axle shaft is pressed into the front axle housing correctly (as far as the stop).

Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle Shaft Using Suitable Tool

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.