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Fig. 84: Identifying Press (163 589 03 43 00)  
Fig. 85: Identifying Drift (163 589 01 15 00)
 
PRESS FRONT AXLE SHAFT   OUT OF FRONT AXLE SHAFT FLANGE  - AR33.30-P-0620-04GH 
Fig. 86: Identifying Extraction A nd Installation Tool (210 589 03 43 00)  
1. Push front axle shaft out of front axle shaft flan
ge using extraction and installation tool. 
 
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Fig. 87: Identifying Front Axle Shaft Flange 
REMOVE/INSTALL FRON T AXLE SHAFTS - AR33.30-P-0620GH 
MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175    
Illustration shows left-hand side     
Fig. 88: Identifying Front Axle Shaft Components
 
  
 Remove/Install  
 Notes on self-locking nuts  
and boltsAll modelsAH00.00-N-
0001-01A 
1Remove rear wheels 
 
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 Wheel location, hub 
 Remove/install wheels, 
rotate if necessary AP40.10-P-
4050GH 
2
Detach hexagon collared 
nut (65a) from front axle 
shaft Replace hexagon nut with collar 
 *BA33.30-P-
1001-02B
3Remove front axle brake 
caliper
 Hang the floating / fixed caliper to one side with a 
hook to relieve the strain on the brake hose. 
 Leave brake hose connected.
 
Model 163.136, model 163.113 up to VIN A289564, 
X754619, model 163.154 up to VIN A289564, model 
163.154 /157 only with US version, code 494a.AR42.10-P-
0070GH 
Model 163.128 /172 /174 /175, model 163.113 as of 
VIN A289565, X754620, model 163.154 as of VIN 
A289565, model 163.154 /157 except US version, 
code 494a.
AR42.10-P-
0070GI 
4Detach track rod from 
steering knuckle
 Check rubber boot and ball joint for wear and 
damage.AR46.40-P-
0200-02C 
 *BA46.40-P-
1001-01C
 Thrust pieceFig. 16
 PullerFig. 17
5
Press follower joint out of 
upper transverse control 
arm using puller
Check rubber boot and ball joint for wear and damageAR33.20-P-
0500-01GH
 *BA33.20-P-
1001-01D
 Thrust pieceFig. 45
 SupportFig. 46
 PressFig. 47
6
Press front axle shaft (65) 
out of front axle shaft 
flange Hang steering knuckle to one side using wire.AR33.30-P-
0620-04GH
 Extraction and installation toolFig. 18
7Lever front axle shaft out 
of front axle gear Do not damage shield. 
8Remove front axle shaft 
(65) Installation: Make sure that the opening in the 
circlip (65c) faces downward before inserting into the 
front axle gear.
 
9Install in the reverse order  
NumberDesignationModel 
163
BA33.20-P-1001-
01DSelf-locking nut, upper transverse control arm follower joint to 
steering knuckleNm50
 
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 Front axle shaft   
 Track rod    
Fig. 89: Identifying Thrust Piece (140 589 00 63 00)
  
Fig. 90: Identifying Puller (202 589 02 33 00)
  
Fig. 91: Identifying Thrust Piece (129 589 10 63 00)
NumberDesignationModel 163
BA33.30-P-1001-02BNut, front axle shaft to front axle shaft flangeNm490
NumberDesignationModel 163
BA46.40-P-1001-01CSelf-locking nut, track   rod to steering knuckleNm55
 
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Fig. 92: Identifying Support (163 589 01 43 00)  
Fig. 93: Identifying Press (163 589 03 43 00)
 
Fig. 94: Identifying Extraction A  nd Installation Tool (210 589 03 43 00)
 
DETACHING AND ATTACHING RUBBER BOOTS AT JOINT - AR33.30-P-0660-01GH 
 Front axle shaft  
Commercially available tools   
NumberDesignationModel 163
BF33.30-P-1001-02CFilling capacityInner joint rubber bootg155
Inner joint inner chamberg110
BF33.30-P-1002-02CFilling capacityOuter joint rubber bootg155
Outer joint inner chamberg65
NumberDesignation
WH58.30-Z-1011-02AClamping pliers
 
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Removal:    
1.1 Remove hose clamps with tab (37n, 37  r and 37k, 37q) using side cutting pliers.  
Shown on outer joint, hose clamp with tab, 1st version     
Fig. 95: Identifying Ho  se Clamps With Tab 
- 1St Version  
1.2 Open and remove large hose clamps with tens  ioning bead (37n, 37k) using pliers (078). Remove  
small hose clamps with tab (37r,   37q) using side cutting pliers.   
2 Pull off rubber boot.  
Shown on outer joint, large hose clam  p with tensioning bead, 2nd version.   
Fig. 96: Identifying Large Hose   Clamps With Tensioning Bead 
- 2nd Version 
 
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Fig. 97: Identifying Front Axle Shaft Components 
Installation  
3 Scrape grease off inside of rubber boot and pack into joint; replace grease if necessary. Observe filling 
quantity.  
4 Push new rubber boot into correct position. 
 Replace hose clamps. 
5.1 Press hose clamps with tab (37n, 37r and 37k, 37q) together using suitable commercially-available 
pincers. Check that the hose clamps are properly seated. 
 The connection of the hose clamp on the inner joint must be at 180° to the connection of the hose 
clamp on the outer joint so that no imbalance is produced. 
Shown on outer joint, hose clamp with tab, 1st version  
Fig. 98: Identifying Hose Clamps With Tab 
- 1st Version 
5.2 Mount large hose clamps with tensioning bead (37n, 37k) using pliers (078). Press small hose clamps 
with tab (37r, 37q) together using suitable commercially-available pincers. Check that the hose clamps 
are properly seated. 
 
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Shown on outer joint, large hose clamp with tensioning bead, 2nd version.    
Fig. 99: Identifying Large Hose   Clamps With Tensioning Bead 
- 2nd Version 
DRIVING OUT AND PRESSING ON  OUTER JOINT - AR33.30-P-0660-02GH 
Driving out   
1. Drive out outer joint (37b) using 32 mm open wrench.  
Fig. 100: Identifying Driving Out Outer Joint
  
Pressing on     
2. Install new locking ring (37p).   
3. Press on outer joint (37b) making sure that   the locking ring (37p) engages in the joint hub. 
 
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