| Before fitting, clean any remains of paint or corrosion on the thread/cogs of the outer joint. |
| Vehicles from 04.00 onwards |
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| Before fitting the driveshaft, lubricate |
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| the outer joint thread, |
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| the contact surface and the thread of the dodecagonal nut |
| Continues for all vehicles |
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| Fit the inner joint onto the flanged shaft. |
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| Insert the outer joint as far as possible into the cogs of the wheel hub. |
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| Insert the hexagonal bolt of the driveshaft, and tighten to approx. 50 Nm. |
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| Screw the ball joint on the steering knuckle. |
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| Apply the brake (a second mechanic is required). |
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| Tighten the hexagonal bolt of the driveshaft. |
| Right-hand side driveshaft |
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| Replace the securing ring of the inner joint gear. |
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| Lubricate the right-hand side inner joint gear with grease -G 000 603-. |
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| Fit the right-hand side inner joint all the way onto the axle. |
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| Fit the inner joint as far as possible by hitting with a plastic hammer, for example. |
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| Insert the outer joint as far as possible into the cogs of the wheel hub. |
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| Insert the hexagonal bolt of the driveshaft, and tighten to approx. 50 Nm. |
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| Screw the ball joint on the steering knuckle. |
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| Apply the brake (a second mechanic is required). |
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| Tighten the hexagonal bolt of the driveshaft. |
| Left-hand side driveshaft to flanged shaft → Chapter |
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