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Remove/Install Front Axle Shaft Boots - AR33.30-P-0690CW

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Model 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 211, 212, 213, 216, 217, 218, 220, 221, 222, 238, 253, 290 

Inside boot 

Fig 1: Front Inner Axle Shaft Boots Components Location - Model 253
G14186456Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
G14186457Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
CAUTION Risk of injury  caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts.
Deburr repair panels.		 AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
REMOVING Remove     
1 Remove front axle shaft (1). Model 206 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) AR33.30-P-0620WT
    Model 205 with transmission 722.96/97 AR33.30-P-0620LWY
    Model 217 with transmission 722.96/97 Model 217 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
Model 222 with transmission 722.96/97 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
Model 222 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)		 AR33.30-P-0620LFX
    Model 204.08/09/28/29/38/90/93/98/99 Model 207, 212, 218 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) AR33.30-P-0620CWX
    Model 211.08/09/28/29, 220.08/18 AR33.30-P-0620I
    Model 203.081/084/087/092/281/284/287/292 AR33.30-P-0620P
    Model 216, 221 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) AR33.30-P-0620SYZ
    Model 205, 253 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
Model 213, 238 with transmission 725.0
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
Model 253 with transmission 724.2		 AR33.30-P-0620LW 
    Model 290 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) AR33.30-P-0620MNI
2 Clamp front axle shaft (1) in vise. IMPORTANT Use soft vise jaws.  
3 Remove clamp (2).    
4.1 Remove clamp (4b). Model 204, 205, 206, 207, 212, 213, 216, 217, 218, 220, 221, 222, 238, 253, 290  
4.2 Saw into sealing boot cap (3b) on crimped par of joint hub (8), pull on or roll up crimped part and remove sealing boot cap (3b). Model 203, 211  
      AR35.30-P-0661-01P
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Do not damage the joint hub (8) when sawing. If this is not observed, remove joint hub (8).
IMPORTANT Dismantling as with rear axle.		  
5.1 Cut open and remove sealing boot (4a). Model 204, 205, 206, 207, 212, 213, 216, 217, 218, 220, 221, 222, 238, 253, 290  
5.2 Cut open and remove sealing boot (3a) with sealing boot cap (3b). Model 203, 211  
6 Remove joint hub (8) from front axle shaft (1). IMPORTANT When doing so, the front axle shaft (1) must be vertical.  
7 Mark bearings (6) relative to constant velocity joint hub (5).    
8 Remove bearings (6) from constant velocity joint hub (5). IMPORTANT Handle bearings (6) carefully and do not mix up with each other.  
9 Remove retaining ring (7).    
10 Remove constant velocity joint hub (5) from front axle shaft (1) using a suitable puller.    
11 Check bearings (6) and joint hub (8). If damage or wear is present:
↓
Replace complete front axle shaft (1).		  
12 Carefully clean all parts. IMPORTANT Do not remove the markings. Assembly cleaner *BR00.45-Z-1028-04A 
INSTALLING Install     
13 Slide clamp (2) onto front axle shaft (1).    
14.1 Slide sealing boot (4a) with clamp (4b) onto front axle shaft (1). Model 204, 205, 206, 207, 212, 213, 216, 217, 218, 220, 221, 222, 238, 253, 290  
14.2 Slide sealing boot (3a) with sealing boot cap (3b) onto front axle shaft (1). Model 203, 211
IMPORTANT Do not separate sealing boot (3a) and sealing boot cap (3b).		  
15 Attach constant velocity joint hub (5) to front axle shaft (1). IMPORTANT Use a suitable plastic mallet and sleeve.  
16 Attach retaining ring (7). IMPORTANT Replace the retaining ring (7).  
17 Grease bearings (6). IMPORTANT Only use grease from the repair kit.  
    FLUID SPECIFICATION Model 205, 213, 238, 253, 290
Model 206 with engine 254, 654 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
except code ME10 (Hybrid vehicle)
 
Model 206 with engine 254, 654 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
with code ME10 (Hybrid vehicle)
Inner joint (transmission side/electric motor)		 *BF33.30-P-1002-02G 
    FLUID SPECIFICATION Model 217 (except 217.37/47)
 
Model 217.37/47
 
Model 222 (except 222.178)
 
Model 222.178
Inner ball joint (transmission side)		 *BF33.30-P-1002-02D 
    FLUID SPECIFICATION MODEL 203, 204, 207, 211, 212, 216, 218, 220, 221, inner boot Inner joint (transmission side) *BF33.30-P-1002-02B 
18 Slide bearings (6) onto constant velocity joint hub (5). IMPORTANT When doing so, the front axle shaft (1) [must be vertical. Observe assignment of bearings (6) relative to constant velocity joint hub (5).  
19 Replace sealing ring (3c) of joint hub (8). Model 203, 211
NOTES
Do not apply grease or oil to the sealing ring (3c).
Otherwise the seal boot cap (3b) may turn on the joint hub (8).		  
20 Fill joint hub (8) half-full with grease.... IMPORTANT Only use grease from the repair kit.
FLUID SPECIFICATION Model 205, 213, 238, 253, 290
Model 206 with engine 254, 654
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
except code ME10 (Hybrid vehicle)
Model 206 with engine 254, 654
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
with code ME10 (Hybrid vehicle)
Inner joint (transmission side/electric motor)		 *BF33.30-P-1002-02G 
    FLUID SPECIFICATION Model 217 (except 217.37/47)
 
Model 217.37/47
 
Model 222 (except 222.178)
 
Model 222.178
Inner ball joint (transmission side)		 *BF33.30-P-1002-02D 
    FLUID SPECIFICATION MODEL 203, 204, 207, 211, 212, 216, 218, 220, 221, inner boot. Inner joint (transmission side) *BF33.30-P-1002-02B 
21 Slide joint hub (8) onto front axle shaft (1). IMPORTANT Observe the installation position of the joint hub (8) relative to the front axle shaft (1).  
22 Fill joint hub (8) with remaining grease. IMPORTANT Only use quantity of grease from repair kit  
    FLUID SPECIFICATION Model 205, 213, 238, 253, 290
Model 206 with engine 254, 654
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
except code ME10 (Hybrid vehicle)
Model 206 with engine 254, 654
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
with code ME10 (Hybrid vehicle)
Inner joint (transmission side/electric motor)		 *BF33.30-P-1002-02G 
    FLUID SPECIFICATION Model 217 (except 217.37/47)
 
Model 217.37/47
 
Model 222 (except 222.178)
 
Model 222.178
Inner ball joint (transmission side)		 *BF33.30-P-1002-02D 
    FLUID SPECIFICATION MODEL 203, 204, 207, 211, 212, 216, 218, 220, 221, inner boot. Inner joint (transmission side) *BF33.30-P-1002-02B 
23.1 Slide sealing boot (4a) with clamp (4b) onto joint hub (8). Model 204, 205, 206, 207, 212, 213, 216, 217, 218, 220, 221, 222, 238, 253, 290
IMPORTANT Position raised bead of seal boot (4a) in radial groove of joint hub (8).		  
23.2 Slide sealing boot (3a) with sealing boot cap (3b) onto joint hub (8). Model 203, 211
IMPORTANT Pay attention to the sealing ring (3c) during assembly. Slide the seal boot cap (3b) onto the joint hub (8) as far as the end stop. Check the position of the sealing ring (3c) in the groove of the joint hub (8) (visual inspection in the gap between the seal boot cap (3b) and joint hub (8)).		  
24.1 Attach sealing boot (4a) with clamp (4b) to joint hub (8). Model 204, 205, 206, 207, 212, 213, 216, 217, 218, 220, 221, 222, 238, 253, 290  
    SPECIAL TOOL Pliers for click clamps Fig 2
24.2 Fix sealing boot cap (3b) in place on joint hub (8). Model 203, 211  
    IMPORTANT Assembly as for rear axle shaft. Crimp the seal boot cap (3b) into the groove of the joint hub (8). The seal boot cap (3b) must not be able to be turned any more.
IMPORTANT The ball joint is sealed by the sealing ring (3c).		 AR35.30-P-0661-01P
25 Align sealing boot (3a) or sealing boot (4a) to front axle shaft (1) and position in radial groove of front axle shaft (1).    
26 Lift sealing boot (3a) or sealing boot (4a) on front axle shaft (1) using a suitable tool. NOTES
Do not damage raised bead on sealing boot (3a) or sealing boot (4a) and radial groove on front axle shaft (1).
Otherwise leakage will occur.
IMPORTANT Raising the sealing boot (3a) or sealing boot (4a) induces pressure compensation.		  
27 Attach clamp (2). SPECIAL TOOL Pliers for click clamps Fig 2
28 Remove front axle shaft (1) from vise.    
29 Install front axle shaft (1). Model 206
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)		 AR33.30-P-0620WT
    Model 205 with transmission 722.96/97 AR33.30-P-0620LWY
    Model 217 with transmission 722.96/97
Model 217 with transmission 725.0
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
Model 222 with transmission 722.96/97
except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
Model 222 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)		 AR33.30-P-0620LFX
    Model 204.08/09/28/29/38/90/93/98/99
Model 207, 212, 218
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)		 AR33.30-P-0620CWX
    Model 211.08/09/28/29, 220.08/18 AR33.30-P-0620I
    Model 203.081/084/087/092/281/284/287/292 AR33.30-P-0620P
    Model 216, 221
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)		 AR33.30-P-0620SYZ
    Model 205, 253 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
Model 213, 238 with transmission 725.0
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
Model 253 with transmission 724.2		 AR33.30-P-0620LW 
    Model 290 with transmission 725.0
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)		 AR33.30-P-0620MNI
FRONT AXLE SHAFT

Number Designation Model 203.08/09/28/29 Model 204.08/09/28/29/38
BF33.30-P-1002-02B Inner joint (transmission side) Filling capacity g 120 120
Specification BB00.40-P-0266-02A BB00.40-P-0266-02A
FRONT AXLE SHAFT

Number Designation Model 204.90/93/98/99 Model 207.38
BF33.30-P-1002-02B Inner joint (transmission side) Filling capacity g 140 120
Specification BB00.40-P-0266-02A BB00.40-P-0266-02A
FRONT AXLE SHAFT

Number Designation Model 211.08/09/28/29 Model 212.08/09/28/29
BF33.30-P-1002-02B Inner joint (transmission side) Filling capacity g 120 120
Specification BB00.40-P-0266-02A BB00.40-P-0266-02A
FRONT AXLE SHAFT

Number Designation MODEL 216 with 4MATIC Model 218.39
BF33.30-P-1002-02B Inner joint (transmission side) Filling capacity g 120 120
Specification BB00.40-P-0266-02A BB00.40-P-0266-02A
FRONT AXLE SHAFT

Number Designation Model 220.08/18 MODEL 221 with 4MATIC
BF33.30-P-1002-02B Inner joint (transmission side) Filling capacity g 120 120
Specification BB00.40-P-0266-02A BB00.40-P-0266-02A
FRONT AXLE SHAFT

Number Designation MODEL 217 except AMG MODEL 217 AMG
BF33.30-P-1002-02D Inner ball joint (transmission side) Filling capacity g 140 135
Specification BB00.40-P-0266-02A BB00.40-P-0266-02A
FRONT AXLE SHAFT

Number Designation MODEL 222 except AMG Model 222 AMG
BF33.30-P-1002-02D Inner ball joint (transmission side) Filling capacity g 140 135
Specification BB00.40-P-0266-02A BB00.40-P-0266-02A
FRONT AXLE SHAFT

Number Designation Model 205 Model 206 with engine 139 Model 206 with engine 254, 654 except code ME10 (Hybrid vehicle)
BF33.30-P-1002-02G Inner joint (transmission side/electric motor) Filling capacity g 135 170
FRONT AXLE SHAFT

Number Designation Model 206 with engine 254, 654 with code ME10 (Hybrid vehicle) Model 213
BF33.30-P-1002-02G Inner joint (transmission side/electric motor) Filling capacity g 158 170
FRONT AXLE SHAFT

Number Designation Model 238 Model 253
BF33.30-P-1002-02G Inner joint (transmission side/electric motor) Filling capacity g 170 170
FRONT AXLE SHAFT

Number Designation Model 290
BF33.30-P-1002-02G Inner joint (transmission side/electric motor) Filling capacity g 170
Fig 2: Identifying Pliers For Click Clamps (171 589 00 37 00)
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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1028-04A Assembly cleaner A 000 986 56 01
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