(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

except code LQ0 (G650 Landaulet)

except code ZQ0 (G 500 4x4 ² )

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

	Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Risk of injury. Moving parts can pinch, crush or, in extreme cases even sever extremities.	No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area of mechanical components when moving components.	AS00.00-Z-0009-01A
	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
	Remove
1	Remove joint housing (5) with drive shaft.		AR33.20-P-0600A
2	Screw retainer wrench onto wheel hub (6) and clamp into vise.	Retainer wrench	Fig 4
3	Remove hub cap.	Removal and installation tool	Fig 1
4	Release and remove outer slotted nut.	Model 461 (except 461.331) Model 463 (except 463.270/271) up to model year 2013 except code LQ0 (G650 Landaulet) except code ZQ0 (G 500 4x4² ) Claw-type wrench	Fig 2
		Model 460 up to 8/31/90 Claw wrench	Fig 5
		Model 460 as of 9/1/90 Claw-type wrench	Fig 5
5	Remove lock washer.
6	Remove inner slotted nut.	Model 461 (except 461.331) Model 463 (except 463.270/271) up to model year 2013 except code LQ0 (G650 Landaulet) except code ZQ0 (G 500 4x4² ) Claw-type wrench	Fig 2
		Model 460 up to 8/31/90 Claw wrench	Fig 5
		Model 460 as of 9/1/90 Claw-type wrench	Fig 3
7	Pull out drive shaft.	On vehicles with anti-lock braking system (ABS), do not damage the pulse ring. Otherwise, the anti-lock braking system (ABS) will malfunction.
8	Clean all parts.	Assembly cleaner	*BR00.45-Z-1028-04A
	Check
9	Check all parts.	If damage is found, ↓ replace damaged parts.
	Install
10	Install drive shaft.	On vehicles with anti-lock braking system (ABS), do not damage the pulse ring. Otherwise, the anti-lock braking system (ABS) will malfunction.
11	Install inner slotted nut.	Replace slotted nut. Model 461 (except 461.331) Model 463 (except 463.270/271) up to model year 2013 except code LQ0 (G650 Landaulet) except code ZQ0 (G 500 4x4² ) Claw-type wrench	Fig 2
		Model 460 up to 8/31/90 Claw wrench	Fig 5
		Model 460 as of 9/1/90 Claw-type wrench	Fig 3
12	Install lock washer.	Replace locking plate.
13	Install and secure outer slotted nut.	Replace slotted nut. Outer slotted nut to wheel hub	*BA33.20-P-1007-01C
		Model 461 (except 461.331) Model 463 (except 463.270/271) up to model year 2013 except code LQ0 (G650 Landaulet) except code ZQ0 (G 500 4x4² ) Claw-type wrench	Fig 2
		Model 460 up to 8/31/90 Claw wrench	Fig 5
		Model 460 as of 9/1/90 Claw-type wrench	Fig 3
14	Install hub cap.	Fill hub cap with lubricant.
		MB multipurpose grease, 400 g	*BR00.45-Z-1017-06A
		Removal and installation tool	Fig 1
15	Remove retainer wrench from wheel hub (6) then remove from vise.	Retainer wrench	Fig 4
16	Install joint housing (5) with drive shaft.		AR33.20-P-0600A
17	adjust wheel bearing play.		AR33.20-P-0300GG