Special tool
Ball joint puller (LRT-54-027) 205-754 | Tool for dismantling/replacing axle shafts (LRT-60-030/1) 204-506/1 | Tool for dismantling/replacing axle shafts (LRT-60-030/3) 204-506/3 |
Auxiliary for mounting axle shafts 204-506-01 | Holders - device for dismantling/replacing axle shafts (LRT-60-030/5) 204-506/5 | Axle seal removal tool (LRT-37-004/2) 308-005 |
pulse extractor (LRT-99-004) 100-012 | Mounting tool/shaft oil seal guide 308-626/2 | Axle shaft seal mounting tool 308-626/1 |
Removing
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the ball joint, do not store or install the axle shafts in the maximum retracted position.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the ball joint, do not allow the axle shaft to hang unsecured on one side.
WARNING: Roller joints type AAR (Angularly Adjusted Roller), mounted on the inside of some axle shafts, do not have an internal retaining mechanism and therefore may come apart.
1.
WARNING: It is forbidden to carry out work on a vehicle standing on only one jack. Always support the vehicle with jack stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the left axle. For more information, refer to Front Left Drive Shaft (47.10.01)
3. Using the special tools, remove the axle shaft seal and discard it.
Installation
1. Using the special tools, install a new axle shaft seal. Do not open the axle shaft seal until the axle shaft is fully seated.
2. Install the left axle. For more information, refer to Front Left Drive Shaft (47.10.01)
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