Remove/Install Front Axle Shafts - AR33.30-P-0620LW

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 

Fig 1: Front Axle Shafts Components Location - Model 238 With Transmission 725.0 With Code M005

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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
Notice	Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process		AH00.00-P-0020-01A
Notice	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
	Notes on repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A
	Remove
1	Remove left or right front wheel-and-tire assembly		AR40.10-P-1102A
2	Remove center bolt	The aid of a helper is required to remove the center bolt.
3	Detach steering knuckle from upper transverse control arm
4	Remove drive shaft from steering knuckle
5	Fix steering knuckle on upper transverse control arm with a cable tie
6	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. Extraction tool	Fig 3
		Impact extractor	Fig 2
7.1	Remove retaining ring from front axle shaft (1)	When removing right front axle shaft (1).
7.2	Remove retaining ring (1s) from intermediate shaft (4)	When removing left front axle shaft (1).
8	Remove radial shaft sealing ring	When removing right front axle shaft (1).	AR33.30-P-0540LWX
	Install
9	Install new radial shaft sealing ring	When installing right front axle shaft (1).	AR33.30-P-0540LWX
10.1	Install new retaining ring (1s) of intermediate shaft (4)	When installing left front axle shaft (1). Apply light coating of microgrease to retaining ring (1s). Klueber Microlube GNY 202	*BR00.45-Z-1071-06A
10.2	Install new retaining ring of front axle shaft (1)	When installing right front axle shaft (1). Apply light coating of microgrease to retaining ring. Klueber Microlube GNY 202	*BR00.45-Z-1071-06A
11	Check dust boots of front axle shafts (1)	If damaged. ↓ Replace dust boots.	AR33.30-P-0690CW
12	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 fully pressing in the right front axle shaft (1), pull off the assembly tool from the radial shaft sealing ring. Klueber Microlube GNY 202	*BR00.45-Z-1071-06A
		Assembly tool	Fig 4
13	Release cable tie and insert front axle shafts (1) into steering knuckle
14	Attach steering knuckle to upper transverse control arm	Nut, steering knuckle to transverse control arm	*BA33.20-P-1006-01U
15	Attach center bolt	The aid of a helper is required to attach the center bolt. Screw/bolt, front axle shaft to wheel hub	*BA33.30-P-1001-02H
16	Attach front left and front right complete wheel		AR40.10-P-1102A
	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
17	Perform engine test run and check front axle transmission for leaktightness and function

Fig 2: Identifying Impact Extractor (602 589 00 33 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Extraction Tool (221 589 04 33 00)

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Fig 4: Identifying Assembly Tool (221 589 01 98 00)

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