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Remove/install boots on front axle shaft - AR33.30-P-0690CW

MODEL 203, 204, 211, 212, 216, 218, 220, 221 Inside boot 

Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle Shaft Components
G07543295Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 2: Identifying Front Axle Shaft Boot Removal
G07527761Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REMOVING Removing     
1 Clamp front axle shaft (1) in vise IMPORTANT Use protective jaws.  
2 Remove hose clamp (2)    
3.1 Detach clamp (4b) Model 204, 212, 216, 218, 220, 221  
3.2 Detach cup seal (3b) from joint hub (8) Model 203, 211
IMPORTANT Saw cup seal (3b) at crimped part and pull up or roll up crimped part with pliers.		  
    NOTES Do not damage joint hub (8).
Dismantle analog to rear axle shaft:
↓
Remove/install cup seal (3b) on joint ring.		 AR35.30-P-0661-01P
4.1 Cut open boot (4a) and remove Model 204, 212, 216, 218, 220, 221  
4.2 Cut open boot (3a) with cup seal (3b) and remove Model 203, 211  
5 Mark joint hub (8) relative to front axle shaft (1) IMPORTANT Before dismantling the ball joint all parts must be marked relative to each other. A different assignment during assembly can lead to noise or increased wear.  
6 Remove joint hub (8) from front axle shaft (1) IMPORTANT Hold front axle shaft (1) vertical.  
7 Mark bearing (6) relative to inner star (5)    
8 Remove bearing (6) from inner star (5) IMPORTANT Handle bearing (6) carefully. Do not replace bearing individual parts amongst each other.  
9 Remove retaining ring (7)    
10 Detach inner star (5) from front axle shaft (1) using a suitable puller    
11 Check bearing (6) and joint hub (8) for wear IMPORTANT If damaged, replace front axle shaft (1).  
12 Clean all parts carefully IMPORTANT Do not remove the markings.  
INSTALLING Install     
13 Slide clamp (2) onto front axle shaft (1)    
14.1 Slide boot (4a) with clamp (4b) onto front axle shaft (1) Model 204, 212, 216, 218, 220, 221  
14.2 Slide boot (3a) with cup seal (3b) onto front axle shaft (1) Model 203, 211
IMPORTANT The boot (3a) and cup seal (3b) are preassembled and must not be disconnected.		  
15 Mount inner star (5) on front axle shaft (1) IMPORTANT Observe installation position of inner star (5) relative to front axle shaft (1). Use a suitable plastic mallet and sleeve.  
16 Fit retaining clip (7) IMPORTANT Replace locking ring (7).  
17 Grease bearing (6) IMPORTANT Only use grease from the repair kit.
FLUID SPECIFICATION		 *BF33.30-P-1002-02B 
18 Slide bearing (6) onto inner star (5) IMPORTANT Hold front axle shaft (1) vertical. Observe assignment of bearing (6) relative to inner star (5).  
19 Replace sealing ring (3c) of joint hub (8) Model 203, 211
NOTES Do not grease or oil sealing ring (3c) otherwise cup seal (3b) on joint hub (8) can twist.		  
20 Pack joint hub (8) half-full with grease IMPORTANT Only use grease from the repair kit.
FLUID SPECIFICATION		 *BF33.30-P-1002-02B 
21 Slide joint hub (8) onto front axle shaft (1) IMPORTANT Observe installation position of joint hub (8) relative to front axle shaft (1).  
22 Pack joint hub (8) with remaining grease IMPORTANT Only use quantity of grease from repair kit.
FLUID SPECIFICATION		 *BF33.30-P-1002-02B 
23.1 Slide boot (4a) with clamp (4b) onto joint hub (8) Model 204, 212, 216, 218, 220, 221
IMPORTANT Position raised bead of boot (4a) in the radial groove of joint hub (8).		  
23.2 Slide boot (3a) with cup seal (3b) onto joint hub (8) Model 203, 211
IMPORTANT Pay attention to the sealing ring (3c) during assembly. Slide cup seal (3b) on as far as the end stop on joint hub (8). Check position of sealing ring (3c) in the groove of joint hub (8) (visual inspection in the gap between cup seal (3b) and joint hub (8)).		  
24.1 Mount boot (4a) with clamp (4b) on joint hub (8) Model 204, 212, 216, 218, 220, 221  
24.2 Fix cup seal (3b) in position on joint hub (8) Model 203, 211
IMPORTANT Crimp cup seal (3b) in the groove of the joint hub (8). It must no longer be possible to turn the cup seal (3b).		  
    IMPORTANT The ball joint is sealed by the sealing ring (3c).
Assemble analog to rear axle shaft:
↓
Remove/install cup seal (3b) on joint ring.		 AR35.30-P-0661-01P
25 Align boot (3a, 4a) relative to front axle shaft (1) IMPORTANT Position raised bead of boot (3a, 4a) in the radial groove of front axle shaft (1).  
26 Ventilate ball joint IMPORTANT Through pressure compensation the joint hub (8) is brought into the correct position relative to the front axle shaft (1).
NOTES Do not damage raised bead and radial groove.		  
27 Install clamp (2)    
28 Remove front axle shaft (1) from vise    
FRONT AXLE SHAFT

Number Designation     Model 203.08/09/28/29 Model 204.08/09/28/29 Model 204.98/99
BF33.30-P-1002-02B Inner joint (transmission side) Filling capacity g 120 120 140
    Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet - - -
FRONT AXLE SHAFT

Number Designation     Model 211.08/09/28/29 Model 212.08/09/28/29 Model 216 with 4MATIC
BF33.30-P-1002-02B Inner joint (transmission side) Filling capacity g 120 120 120
    Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet - - -
FRONT AXLE SHAFT

Number Designation     Model 218.39 Model 220.08/18 Model 221 with 4MATIC
BF33.30-P-1002-02B Inner joint (transmission side) Filling capacity g 120 120 120
    Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet - - -
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