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Removing and installing front axle shafts - AR33.30-P-0620A

MODEL 210.08 /28 

Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle Shafts Components
G04632519Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Modification notes

26.7.99 Value in BA33.30-P-1001-02A in model 210.08/28 changed from 220 Nm to 280 Nm    
23.7.99 Modified tightening torque for twelve-point collared nut, front axle shaft to front axle shaft flange See step 1.1 *BA33.30-P-1001-02A 
23.7.99 Bolted connection, front axle shaft to front axle shaft flange, modified New step 2.1 included: ↓ BT33.30-P-0003-01D 
    Detaching and attaching hexagon collared bolt on front axle shaft AR33.30-P-0620-05D 
REMOVINGINSTALLING Removing, installing     
NOTESInstallation  Replace self-locking nuts and bolts    
1.1 Detach twelve-point collared nut (61) on front axle shaft First version AR33.30-P-0620-01A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA33.30-P-1001-02A 
REFER TO SHOP-MADE TOOLS Caulker for securing twelve-point collared nut   WF58.50-P-3330-01A
REFER TO COMPONENT MODIFICATIONS Bolted connection, front axle shaft to front axle shaft flange, modified   BT33.30-P-0003-01D 
2.1 Detach hexagon collared bolt (61a) on front axle shaft Second version AR33.30-P-0620-05D 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA33.30-P-1004-02A 
3 Remove lower engine compartment covering   AR61.20-P-1105AB
4 Detach brake hose bracket (arrow) on shock absorber shackle    
5 Detach retaining bracket (22b) of torsion bar (22) from both lower wishbones (4) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.20-P-1001-02E 
6 Pull rubber mount (22a) off torsion bar    
7.1 Detach linkage for headlamp range adjustment (80) Right side (if fitted)  
8 Press tie rod joint (10a) out of steering knuckle    
    SPECIAL TOOL Thrust piece Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Puller Figure
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA46.40-P-1002-01A 
9 Press supporting joint (7) out of steering knuckle (5) NOTES Replace self-locking nut. AR33.20-P-0440-01D 
    SPECIAL TOOL Thrust piece Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Puller Figure
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA33.20-P-1004-01A 
10 Detach shock absorber (11) from lower wishbone (4) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut (11u) *BA32.25-P-1003-01B 
11 Slacken nuts for lower wishbone (4) on front axle carrier IMPORTANTIMPORTANTInstallation:  Tighten the nuts only when the vehicle is standing on its wheels in curb condition. *BA33.20-P-1010-01A 
12 Press torsion bar (22) over retaining bracket (arrow) on lower wishbone (4) using a suitable tool    
13 Pull steering knuckle (5) outwards and slide front axle shaft (60) out of front axle shaft flange IMPORTANT Tie steering knuckle to one side using suitable wire.  
14.1 Press out and remove right front axle shaft (60) IMPORTANT When sliding out the front axle shaft, push the wishbone down using a suitable tool.
NOTES Do not damage the rubber boot and rpm sensor rotor.
To avoid damaging the wheel bearings, the vehicle must not  be moved on its wheels with the front axle shaft removed.
AR33.30-P-0620-02A 
15.1 Drive out and remove left front axle shaft (60) IMPORTANT When sliding out the front axle shaft, push the wishbone down using a suitable tool.
NOTES Do not damage the plastic guard ring, rubber boot and rpm sensor rotor. To avoid damaging the wheel bearings, the vehicle must not  be moved on its wheels with the front axle shaft removed.
AR33.30-P-0620-03A 
INSPECT Checking     
16 Check joints and rubber boots for leaks and damage IMPORTANT If the inner joint is defective: ↓
Replace front axle shaft complete.
IMPORTANT If the outer joint is defective, or if the rubber boots are leaking or damaged: ↓
 
    Replace rubber boots on front axle shaft AR33.30-P-0660A 
17 Install in the reverse order    
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Front axle torsion bar

Number Designation Model 210.08/28
BA32.20-P-1001-02E Bolt, retaining bracket to wishbone Nm 20
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Front axle shock absorber

Number Designation Model 210.08/28
BA32.25-P-1003-01B Self-locking nut, shock absorber to wishbone   Nm -
yellow Nm 185
silver/blue Nm 170
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Wheel location, hub

Number Designation Model 210.08/28
BA33.20-P-1004-01A Self-locking nut, supporting joint to steering knuckle Nm 105
BA33.20-P-1010-01A Self-locking nut, lower wishbone to front axle carrier Nm 110
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Front axle shaft

Number Designation Model 210.08/28
BA33.30-P-1001-02A Collared nut, front axle shaft to front axle shaft flange Nm 280
BA33.30-P-1004-02A Collared bolt, front axle shaft to front axle shaft flange Nm 270
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Tie rod

Number Designation Model 210
BA46.40-P-1002-01A Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle yellow Nm 60
silver or blue Nm 70
Fig 2: Identifying Thrust Piece (140 589 00 63 00)
G04632520Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 3: Identifying Puller (202 589 02 33 00)
G04632521Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 4: Identifying Puller (140 589 09 33 00)
G04632522Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.