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

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Driving out

Drive front axle shaft (60) out of intermediate shaft using a suitable tool (062).
Do not damage the plastic protection ring, rubber boots and RPM sensor rotor. Cover steering knuckle and front axle carrier with cloths if necessary.

Shown on model 203

Fig 1: Driving Front Axle Shaft Out Of Intermediate Shaft
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Pressing in
Check circlip in the groove of the intermediate shaft and replace if necessary.
Press in front axle shaft (60).
In the process align the joint so that it is horizontal so that the toothing is not tilted over.

The ball joints must not be pulled apart. Push joints back together again if necessary by pushing and turning front axle shaft (60) in direction of joint. Ensure that the front axle shaft is pressed correctly (all the way) on the intermediate shaft.