Remove/Install Intermediate Shaft - AR33.30-P-0625LWX

Model 205, 213, 238, 253 with transmission 725.0 

with code M005 (4 MATIC) 

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	Notes on avoiding damage through contamination and foreign objects		AH00.00-P-5000-01A
	Notes on repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A
	Remove
1	Remove left front axle shaft		AR33.30-P-0620LW
2	Detach retaining ring (2)
3	Remove intermediate shaft (1) with grooved ball bearing (3)
4	Check grooved ball bearing (3) for damage	If damage is present ↓ Install a new grooved ball bearing (3).	AR33.30-P-0625-02LWX
		Pulling arms	Fig 1
		Puller, two-arm	Fig 2
		Thrust piece set	Fig 3
		Drift	Fig 4
5	Check intermediate shaft (1) for damage	If damage is present ↓ Install a new intermediate shaft (1).
	Install
6	Install intermediate shaft (1) with grooved ball bearing (3)
7	Attach retaining ring (2)
8	Install left front axle shaft		AR33.30-P-0620LW

Fig 1: Identifying Pulling Arms (116 589 12 33 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Puller, Two-Arm (000 589 88 33 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Thrust Piece Set (711 589 00 34 00)

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Fig 4: Identifying Drift (460 589 15 15 00)

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