Pulling Off Joint Flange - AR35.31-P-0550-06CWC

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MODEL 204, 205, 212, 213, 253 with code 700 (Vehicle production location China)

Fig 1: Identifying Puller (124 589 04 33 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Pin Wrench (129 589 01 07 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Socket Wrench Bit (204 589 01 09 00)

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Fig 4: Identifying Adapter (100 589 02 59 00)

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Mark position of joint flange (1) relative to groove (arrow) on drive pinion (2) with colored pencil.

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Plug Allen wrench (010) into joint flange (1).
Unscrew collar nut (3) with connection piece and socket.

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Detach joint flange (1) using puller (020).

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