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Remove/install front axle gear - AR33.30-P-0525GQ

MODEL 166 with ENGINE 642 

MODEL 166 (except 166.058) with ENGINE 276 

MODEL 166 with ENGINE 278 

MODEL 166 with ENGINE 651 

MODEL 166 with ENGINE 157 

Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle Gear Remove/Install Components
G09982325Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
DANGER Risk of injury  . Skin or eye injuries may result when handling hot or glowing objects. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary. AS00.00-Z-0002-01A
DANGER Risk of injury  . Moving parts can pinch, crush or, in extreme cases even sever extremities. No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area of the mechanism when the components are moving. AS00.00-Z-0009-01A
NOTES Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
IMPORTANT Notes on repair work on suspension components   AH00.00-P-0100-01A
1 Mount engine hoist   AR33.10-P-0105EW 
2 Secure vehicle on vehicle lift   AR00.60-P-0100GZ
3 Remove underfloor paneling concerned   AR61.30-P-1001GQ
4 Drain oil out of front axle transmission (1) FLUID SPECIFICATION Filling capacity *BF33.30-P-1001-03D 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Oil drain screw, front axle gear *BA33.30-P-1002-03F 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Oil filler screw, front axle transmission *BA33.30-P-1001-03F 
5 Remove front axle shafts   AR33.30-P-0620GQ 
6 Mark the position of the propeller shaft (2) relative to the flange (1f) on the front axle transmission (1) TORQUE SPECIFICATION To be able to reproduce the original position when installing components.  
7 Detach propeller shaft (2) from front axle transmission (1)   AR41.10-P-0070-03GZ
INSTALLATION NOTES Observe tightening procedure.
Otherwise vibrations and noise can occur.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Self-locking bolt, propeller shaft to front axle gear *BA41.10-P-1004-01F 
SPECIAL TOOL Retainer wrench Figure
8 Remove active roll stabilization valve support and its bracket With CODE 468 (Active driving stability (rolling stability)) AR32.34-P-5030GQA
9 Detach front engine mounts on front axle carrier TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, front engine mount to front axle carrier *BA22.10-P-1001-03G 
10 Raise engine    
11 Remove vent hose (1e) from front axle transmission (1) INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Check vent hose (1e) for damage, replace if necessary.  
12 Remove screws/bolts (1s) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt/nut, front axle transmission to front axle carrier *BA33.30-P-1003-03F 
13 Remove front axle gear (1) IMPORTANT Move front axle transmission (1) to the right and lower at left front.  
14 Install in the reverse order    
ENGINE MOUNT, ENGINE SUPPORT (ENGINE SIDE)

Number Designation MODEL 166 with ENGINE 276, 642, 651 MODEL 166 with ENGINE 157, 278
BA22.10-P-1001-03G Bolt, front engine mount to front axle carrier Nm 53 53
PROPELLER SHAFT

Number Designation MODEL 166
BA41.10-P-1004-01F Self-locking bolt, propeller shaft to front axle gear Stage 1 Nm 40
Stage 2 ∠° 90
FRONT AXLE GEAR

Number Designation MODEL 166
BA33.30-P-1003-03F Bolt/nut, front axle transmission to front axle carrier M10 Stage 1 Nm 60
Stage 2 ∠° 45
M12 Stage 1 Nm 100
Stage 2 ∠° 45
FRONT AXLE GEAR

Number Designation MODEL 166
BA33.30-P-1001-03F Oil filler screw, front axle transmission Nm 35
FRONT AXLE GEAR

Number Designation MODEL 166
BA33.30-P-1002-03F Oil drain screw, front axle gear Nm 35
FRONT AXLE GEAR

Number Designation MODEL 166
BF33.30-P-1001-03D Filling capacity Front axle gear Liter 0, 8
Specification Universal hypoid gear oils (specification 235.7). MB 235.7/235.74 FE hypoid gear oil A 001 989 33 03
Fig 2: Identifying Retainer Wrench (164 589 02 07 00)
G07692352Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA