|
Use special tool front hub and
flange yoke holder (MB990767) to fix the hub and remove
the axle nut.
|
|
Secure the removed caliper assembly
with wire to prevent it from falling off.
|
|
1.Install special tool ball
joint remover (MB991897 or MB992011) as shown in the
figure.
|
|
2.Turn the bolt and knob as
necessary to make the jaws of special tool parallel, tighten
the bolt by hand and confirm that the jaws are still
parallel.
note |
When adjusting the jaws in
parallel, make sure the knob is in the position
shown in the figure.
|
3.Tighten the bolt with a wrench to
disconnect the tie rod end. 4.If the tie rod end
ball joint is disengaged from the knuckle, always renew the
tie
rod end ball joint dust cover and retainer.(Refer to GROUP
37-Power steering gear box and linkage ) 5.If
the lower arm ball joint dust cover is damaged accidentally
during service work,
replace the lower arm ball joint dust cover and
retainer.(Refer to GROUP 33-Lower arm assembly )
|
|
Apply multipurpose grease as shown
in the illustration before install the driveshaft
assembly.
|
|
Using special tool front hub and
flange yoke holder (MB990767), tighten the axle nut.
At this time, tighten the axle nut to the specified torque
in expectation of final tightening.
|
|
1.If axle cap is as shown
after it is fitted, turn it at least one notch clockwise to
align
it with the split pin hole.
|
|
2.If the axle cap is as
shown, turn it at least one notch anti-clockwise to align it
with
the split pin hole. 3.If the split pin hole is not
visible, turn it at least three notches clockwise to
align it with the split pin hole.
|