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| Remove nut -1-, take out hexagon bolt and pull out both upper links -2- upwards. |
| Do not attempt to enlarge slots in wheel bearing housing using a chisel or similar. |
Note | Do not loosen bolts -3- and -4- as this would change the front axle alignment. |
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| Swing wheel bearing housing out to the side. |
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| Insert drive shaft in wheel bearing housing. |
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| Fit two upper links, install new bolt and tighten new nut → Item. Press links as far as possible towards wheel bearing housing when tightening. |
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| Bolt drive shaft to flange shaft on gearbox → Item. |
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| Secure outer joint of drive shaft. |
Note | The wheels must not be in contact with the ground when initially tightening the bolt securing the outer drive shaft joint; otherwise the wheel bearing can be damaged. |
| A second mechanic is required for the next operation. |
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| 1st mechanic gets into vehicle and presses brake pedal. |
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| 2nd mechanic tightens hexagon bolt for drive shaft to initial torque. |
| Hexagon bolt (M14): 115 Nm |
| Hexagon bolt (M16): 200 Nm |
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| Fit wheel and lower vehicle onto the ground. |
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| Turn bolt securing drive shaft a further +180°. (To avoid any accident risk, only turn the bolt through this additional angle when the vehicle is standing on its wheels ). |
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