Dismantle, assemble drive shaft - AR33.30-P-0700A

MODEL 460 

MODEL 461 (except 461.331) 

MODEL 463 (except 463.270/271) up to model year 2013/facelift 2012 

Fig 1: Drive Shaft Disassemble/Assemble Components

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	Removing
1	Remove drive shaft.		AR33.30-P-0100A
	Disassemble/assemble
2	Remove both hose binders (1) on the rubber boot (2) and slide back rubber boot
3	Detach joint piece (4) from the drive shaft	Press spring washer (3) apart and drive joint off the drive shaft using a plastic-headed hammer.
		Pack joint with lubricant.	*BR00.45-Z-1001-06A
			Fig 2
4	Press off bush (5) using a suitable press and assembly plate	Heat cylinder liner up to 160-180 °C.
			Fig 3
5	Clean all parts, check and replace if necessary
6	Assemble in the reverse order
	Install
7	Install input shaft		AR33.30-P-0100A

Fig 2: Identifying Pliers (000 589 52 37 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Assembly Plate (460 589 01 35 00)

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