Remove/install front axle drive shaft - AR33.30-P-0100A

MODEL 460 

MODEL 461 (except 461.331) 

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

Fig 1: Front Axle Drive Shaft Remove/Install Components

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	Removing
1	Remove joint housing (5) with drive shaft		AR33.20-P-0600A
2	Screw retainer wrench onto wheel hub (6) and clamp in vise		Figure
3	Pull off grease cap	Pack grease cap with lubricant.	*BR00.45-Z-1017-06A
			Figure
4	Unlock and unscrew outer nut	Always use new slotted nuts and locking plates.
			*BA33.20-P-1007-01C
		Models 463.	Figure
		Models 460, 461.	Figure
		Models 460, 461.	Figure
5	Remove locking plate.
6	Unscrew inner slotted nut	Always use new slotted nuts and locking plates.
		Models 463.	Figure
		Models 460, 461.	Figure
		Models 460, 461.	Figure
7	Pull out drive shaft	The measuring ring must not be damaged on vehicles with antilock brake system (ABS).
	Checking
8	Clean all parts, check and replace if necessary
	Install
9	Install input shaft	The measuring ring must not be damaged on vehicles with antilock brake system (ABS).
10	Install joint housing (5) with drive shaft		AR33.20-P-0600A
11	Adjust wheel bearing play		AR33.20-P-0300GG

Fig 2: Identifying Retainer Wrench (717 589 00 31 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Removal And Installation Tool (116 589 22 33 00)

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Fig 4: Identifying Claw-Type Wrench (463 589 00 07 00)

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Fig 5: Identifying Claw-Type Wrench (460 589 00 07 00)

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Fig 6: Identifying Claw-Type Wrench (460 589 02 07 00)

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