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

Model 118, 177, 247

MODIFICATION NOTES

02.12.2021

Document completely revised.

Fig 1: Boots On Front Axle Shaft Components Location - Model 247

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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
	Remove
1	Remove left or right front axle shaft (7).		AR33.30-P-0620MFA
	Disassemble
2	Remove clamps (9a, 9b) using a suitable tool.
3	Clamp left or right front axle shaft (7) in vise.	Do not damage contact surfaces of radial shaft sealing rings. Otherwise leaks may occur. Use soft vise jaws.
4	Cut open boot (9) and remove.
5	Drive constant-velocity joint (10) with constant velocity joint hub (10a) (arrow) off front axle shaft (7).	Place match marks on all parts before removing constant-velocity joint (10). Otherwise, if they are assigned differently during installation noise will be generated along with increased wear. Use suitable drift (steel). To avoid any injuries and damage, make sure that front axle shaft (7) does not fall down.
6	Remove retaining ring (7b) from front axle shaft (7).
	Clean
7	Clean constant-velocity joint (10).	Assembly cleaner	*BR00.45-Z-1028-04A
	Check
8	Disassemble constant-velocity joint (10), check for wear and assemble.		AR33.30-P-0660-03AK
	Assemble
9	Slide clamp (9a) onto front axle shaft (7).	Replace clamp (9a).
10	Slide boot (9) onto front axle shaft (7).	Replace boot (9).
11	Fill constant-velocity joint (10) with grease up to upper edge of constant-velocity joint hub (10a).
	Long-life grease (NLGI grade 2)		BB00.40-P-0266-02A
12	Attach new retaining ring (7b) at front axle shaft (7).
13	Slide constant-velocity joint (10) onto front axle shaft (7).
14	Fill boot (9) and constant-velocity joint (10) with rest of grease.
	Long-life grease (NLGI grade 2)		BB00.40-P-0266-02A
15	Slide boot (9) onto constant-velocity joint (10).
16	Fasten clamps (9a, 9b).	Dimension "X" must be ≤ 2.5 mm. Otherwise, leaks may occur at boot. Replace clamp (9b).
		Pliers	Fig 2
	Install
17	Install left or right front axle shaft (7).		AR33.30-P-0620MFA

Fig 2: Identifying Pliers (470 589 01 37 00)

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REPAIR MATERIALS

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