(Remove/Install Front Axle Shafts - AR33.30-P-0620LFX)

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) 

Shown on model 222 

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	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
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	Notes on repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A
	Remove
1	Remove steering knuckle	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) except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)	AR33.25-P-0400LF
2	Pull front axle shafts (1) out of front axle transmission and intermediate shaft (4) using impact extractor (02) and pulling device (03)	If the left front axle shaft (1) is seized, the retaining ring (2) on the intermediate shaft (4) must be removed and then the left front axle shaft (1) can be pulled out with the intermediate shaft (4). Otherwise the oil pan may be damaged. Absolute cleanliness is essential when working on the front axle transmission. Otherwise operation of the front axle transmission will be impaired.
		Impact extractor	Fig 1
		Extraction tool	Fig 2
3.1	Remove retaining ring from front axle shaft (1)	When removing right front axle shaft (1).
3.2	Remove retaining ring (1s) from intermediate shaft (4)	When removing left front axle shaft (1).
4	Remove radial shaft sealing ring	When removing right front axle shaft (1).	AR33.30-P-0540LFX
	Install
5	Install new radial shaft sealing ring	When installing right front axle shaft (1).	AR33.30-P-0540LFX
6.1	Install new retaining ring (1s) of intermediate shaft (4)	When installing left front axle shaft (1). Apply a light coating of grease to the retaining ring (1s).
		Klueber Microlube GNY 202	*BR00.45-Z-1071-06A
6.2	Install new retaining ring of front axle shaft (1)	When installing right front axle shaft (1). Apply light coating of grease to retaining ring.
		Klueber Microlube GNY 202	*BR00.45-Z-1071-06A
7	Check dust boots of front axle shafts (1)	If damaged. ↓ Replace dust boots.	AR33.30-P-0690CW
8	Press front axle shafts (1) into front axle transmission and intermediate shaft (4)	Before installing the left front axle shaft (1) apply a light coating of grease to the toothing of the intermediate shaft (4). Before the right front axle shaft (1) can be fully pressed in, the assembly tool has to be removed from the radial shaft sealing ring.
		Klueber Microlube GNY 202	*BR00.45-Z-1071-06A
		Assembly tool	Fig 3
9	Install steering knuckle	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) except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)	AR33.25-P-0400LF
	Risk of accident  from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury  (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running.	Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts.	AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
10	Perform engine test run and check front axle transmission for leak tightness and function

Fig 1: Identifying Impact Extractor (602 589 00 33 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Extraction Tool (221 589 04 33 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Assembly Tool (221 589 01 98 00)

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