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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCEDES BENZ2006S430 4MATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISDRIVELINES & AXLESAXLE SHAFTSFRONT AXLE -- TESTING & REPAIR -- 215 & 220 CHASSIS
2006 Mercedes Benz S430 4Matic
Front Axle -- Testing & Repair -- 215 & 220 Chassis
2006 Mercedes Benz S430 4MaticSECTION Front Axle -- Testing & Repair -- 215 & 220 Chassis
- Testing & Repair
- Testing and repair work: Passenger cars: Front axle - AR33.00-Z-9215AA
- Testing and repair work: Passenger cars: Front axle - AR33.00-Z-9220AA
- Remove/install front axle carrier - AR33.10-P-0001M
- Remove/install front axle - AR33.10-P-0100
- Lower front axle - AR33.10-P-0101M
- Remove/install front axle half - AR33.10-P-0200
- Remove/install torque strut at front axle - AR33.15-P-0160
- Remove/install spring control arm on front axle - AR33.15-P-0170
- Adjust wheel bearing play - AR33.20-P-0300A
- Remove/install front wheel hub - AR33.20-P-0310I
- Remove/install front axle shaft flange and double-row angular ball bearing - AR33.20-P-0315I
- Checking supporting joint and follower joint of steering knuckle mount (removed) - AR33.20-P-0425
- Checking follower joint of steering knuckle mount (installed) - AR33.20-P-0426I
- Check front axle supporting joints - AR33.20-P-0429F
- Replace supporting joint - AR33.20-P-0440
- Remove/install upper wishbone - AR33.20-P-0500I
- Remove/install lower wishbone - AR33.20-P-0510IW
- Remove/install steering knuckle - AR33.25-P-0400
- Remove/install front axle gear - AR33.30-P-0525I
- Replace shaft seal on drive pinion - AR33.30-P-0530P
- Install new radial sealing ring on outside right of front axle gear - AR33.30-P-0540P
- Replace left inner radial seal at front axle gear - AR33.30-P-0541P
- Remove/install front axle shafts - AR33.30-P-0620I
- Remove/install intermediate shaft and replacing deep-groove ball bearing - AR33.30-P-0625P
- Remove/install boots on front axle shaft - AR33.30-P-0690T
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.