E 320 4MATIC Sedan (210.082) V6-3.2L (112.941) (1999)
Constant Velocity Joint: Service and Repair
Replacing Rubber Boots on Front Axle Shaft
Replacing rubber boots on front axle shaft
A
Right front axle shaft
B
Left front axle shaft
60
Front axle shaft
60a
Circlip
60b
Inner joint
60c
Hose clip
60d
Inner rubber boot
60e
Hose clip
60f
Circlip
60g
Disk spring
60h
Intermediate ring
60i
Hose clip
60j
Outer rubber boot
60k
Hose clip
60l
Outer joint, first version
60m
Plastic protective ring
60n
Outer joint, second version
Removal, installation
1. Remove front axle shaft (60), refer to Axle Shaft - Service and Repair - Procedures See: Axle Shaft/Service and Repair
Disassembling, assembling
2. Detach rubber boots (60j or 60d) from joint
Circlip pliers for hose clips
3. Drive out outer joint (60l)
4. Pull rubber boots (60j or 60d) off front
Removal: The rubber boot (60d) can axle shaft (60) only be pulled off when the outer joint (60l) has been driven out. The inner joint (60b) cannot
be removed.
Installation: To push on the rubber boots, place a suitable assembly sleeve on the splined shaft section of the front axle.
5. Check circlip (60a) and plastic protective ring (60m) and replace if necessary
6. Install in reverse order