Removal and Installation

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Required Special Tools:
^ MB990241: Axle shaft puller
^ MB990326: Preload Socket
^ MB990767: End Yoke Holder
^ MB990998: Front Hub Remover and Installer
^ MB991897: Ball Joint Remover

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
[[A]] CALIPER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
Secure the removed caliper assembly with wire, etc.

[[B]] DRIVESHAFT NUT REMOVAL

CAUTION: Do not apply pressure to wheel bearing by the vehicle weight to avoid possible damage when driveshaft nut is loosened.





Use special tool MB990767 to fix the hub and remove the driveshaft nut.

[[C]] TIE ROD END DISCONNECTION

CAUTION:
^ Do not remove the nut from ball joint. Loosen it and use special tool MB991897 to avoid possible damage to ball joint threads.
^ Hang special tool MB991897 with cord to prevent it from falling.





1. Install the special tool MB991897 as shown in the figure.





2. Turn the bolt and knob as necessary to make the jaws of special tool MB991897 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.

[[D]] DRIVESHAFT REMOVAL





Use special tools MB990241 and MB990767 to pull out the driveshaft from the hub and knuckle.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
]]A[[ STABILIZER BAR INSTALLATION





Install the stabilizer bar so that the protruding length of the stabilizer bar mounting bolt meets its standard value (A).
Standard value (A): 22 ± 1.5 mm (0.87 ± 0.06 inch)

]]B[[ WASHER/DRIVESHAFT NUT INSTALLATION
1. Be sure to install the driveshaft washer in the specified direction.





2. Using special tool MB990767, tighten the driveshaft nut.

NOTE: Before securely tightening the driveshaft nuts, make sure there is no load on the wheel bearings. Otherwise wheel bearing will be damaged.

INSPECTION
^ Check the hub for cracks and spline for wear.
^ Check the oil seal for damage.
^ Check the knuckle for cracks.
^ Check for defective bearing.

NOTE: If the meshing of the wheel bearing outer race and the knuckle, or of the wheel bearing inner race and the hub, is loose, replace the bearing or damaged parts.