Remove/install front axle shaft flange and double-row angular ball bearing - AR33.20-P-0315SYZ

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MODEL 204.08/09/28/29/38/90/95/98/99, 216.38/39, 221.08/18

MODEL 212 with CODE M005 (4MATIC)

MODEL 218 with CODE M005 (4MATIC)

MODEL 221.09/19

Vehicles with 4MATIC

Fig 1: Front Axle Shaft Flange And Row Angular Ball Bearing Remove/Install Components (1 Of 2)

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Fig 2: Front Axle Shaft Flange And Row Angular Ball Bearing Remove/Install Components (2 Of 2)

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	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 (1)	MODEL 216.38/39 MODEL 221.08/18 MODEL 221.09/19 Vehicles with 4MATIC	AR33.25-P-0400SYZ
		MODEL 204.08/09/28/29/38/90/95/98/99	AR33.25-P-0400CWX
		MODEL 212, 218 with CODE M005 (4MATIC)	AR33.25-P-0400EWX
2	Remove shield plate and screw in screws/bolts again	MODEL 204.08/09/28/29/38/90/95/98/99 MODEL 212 with CODE M005 (4MATIC) MODEL 218 with CODE M005 (4MATIC)
3	Press front axle shaft flange (9) out of steering knuckle (1)	MODEL 204.08#/09#/28#/29#/38# #A as of 077966 MODEL 204.08#/09#/28#/29#/38#/90#/95#/98#/99# #F as of 056725 MODEL 204.08#/28#/29# #R as of 020955 MODEL 212 with CODE M005 (4MATIC) MODEL 216.38/39, 221.08#/18# #A as of 184982 MODEL 218 with CODE M005 (4MATIC) MODEL 221.09#/19# #A as of 184982 Vehicles with 4MATIC	AR33.20-P-0315-01SYZ
		Use drift from extraction tool.
		Ram	Fig 8
		Parallel support	Fig 7
		Extraction tool	Fig 4
4	Detach retaining ring (9p) from steering knuckle (1)
5	Press angular contact ball bearing (9n) out of steering knuckle (1)	MODEL 204.08#/09#/28#/29#/38# #A as of 077966 MODEL 204.08#/09#/28#/29#/38#/90#/95#/98#/99# #F as of 056725 MODEL 204.08#/28#/29# #R as of 020955 MODEL 212 with CODE M005 (4MATIC) MODEL 216.38/39, 221.08#/18# #A as of 184982 MODEL 218 with CODE M005 (4MATIC) MODEL 221.09#/19# #A as of 184982 Vehicles with 4MATIC	AR33.20-P-0315-03SYZ
		Use washer from installer.
		Extraction and insertion tool	Fig 6
		Parallel support	Fig 7
		Installer	Fig 3
	Install
6	Press angular contact ball bearing (9n) into steering knuckle (1)	MODEL 204.08#/09#/28#/29#/38# #A as of 077966 MODEL 204.08#/09#/28#/29#/38#/90#/95#/98#/99# #F as of 056725 MODEL 204.08#/28#/29# #R as of 020955 MODEL 212 with CODE M005 (4MATIC) MODEL 216.38/39, 221.08#/18# #A as of 184982 MODEL 218 with CODE M005 (4MATIC) MODEL 221.09#/19# #A as of 184982 Vehicles with 4MATIC Always replace the front axle shaft flange (9) and angular contact ball bearing (9n) together. The pulse ring (encoder) for the rpm sensor is integrated in the angular contact ball bearing (9n). For this reason, it is important to make sure that the installation position of the angular contact ball bearing (9n) is correct. The points, the "Inside" inscription, or the black inner ring on the angular contact ball bearing (9n) must point towards the inside of the steering knuckle (1). The marking is manufacturer specific. The magnetic side of the angular contact ball bearing (9n) must point towards the inside of the steering knuckle (1). If incorrectly fitted, the rpm sensor will not detect any pulse signals. Make sure that the angular contact ball bearing (9n) is installed at the correct position. Note different size of angular contact ball bearings. MODEL 204.08#/09#/28#/29#/38# #A up to 077965 MODEL 204.08#/09#/28#/29#/38#/90#/95#/98#/99# #F up to 056724 MODEL 204.08#/28#/29# #R up to 020954 MODEL 221.08#/18# #A up to 184981 MODEL 221.09#/19# #A up to 184981 Vehicles with 4MATIC For angular contact ball bearing with Ø 90 mm, use washer 116 589 11 61 05 from insertion device. MODEL 204.08#/09#/28#/29#/38# #A as of 077966 MODEL 204.08#/09#/28#/29#/38#/90#/95#/98#/99# #F as of 056725 MODEL 204.08#/28#/29# #R as of 020955 MODEL 212 with CODE M005 (4MATIC) MODEL 216.38/39, 221.08#/18# #A as of 184982 MODEL 218 with CODE M005 (4MATIC) MODEL 221.09#/19# #A as of 184982 Vehicles with 4MATIC For angular contact ball bearings with Ø 92 mm, use a drift.	AR33.20-P-0315-03SYZ
		Parallel support	Fig 7
		Extraction and insertion tool	Fig 6
		Installer	Fig 3
		Drift	Fig 5
7	Attach retaining ring (9p) to steering knuckle (1)	Make sure that the retaining ring (9p) is seated correctly.
8	Clamp steering knuckle (1) in vise
9	Pull front axle shaft flange (9) into steering knuckle (1)	MODEL 204.08#/09#/28#/29#/38# #A as of 077966 MODEL 204.08#/09#/28#/29#/38#/90#/95#/98#/99# #F as of 056725 MODEL 204.08#/28#/29# #R as of 020955 MODEL 212 with CODE M005 (4MATIC) MODEL 216.38/39, 221.08#/18# #A as of 184982 MODEL 218 with CODE M005 (4MATIC) MODEL 221.09#/19# #A as of 184982 Vehicles with 4MATIC Always replace the front axle shaft flange (9) and angular contact ball bearing (9n) together.	AR33.20-P-0315-01SYZ
		Drift	Fig 9
		Ram	Fig 8
		Parallel support	Fig 7
		Extractor and insertion tool	Fig 10
10	Screw in screws/bolts again and install shield plate	MODEL 204.08/09/28/29/38/90/95/98/99 MODEL 212 with CODE M005 (4MATIC) MODEL 218 with CODE M005 (4MATIC)
11	Install steering knuckle (1)	MODEL 216.38/39 MODEL 221.08/18 MODEL 221.09/19 Vehicles with 4MATIC	AR33.25-P-0400SYZ
		MODEL 204.08/09/28/29/38/90/95/98/99	AR33.25-P-0400CWX
		MODEL 212, 218 with CODE M005 (4MATIC)	AR33.25-P-0400EWX