The procedure for disassembling the fist
1. Oil seal; 2. Washer; 3. Needle bearing; 4. Fist; A. Lubricate
Removal and installation
1. Unlock the hub by shifting the transfer case lever to the 2H position and driving in reverse 2 m.
2. Raise the front of the car and remove the wheel.
3. Remove the pads and caliper, move the caliper aside and secure.
4. Remove the brake disc complete with hub and bearings.
5. Hang the lower lever with a jack, press out the finger and disconnect the tie rod from the knuckle.
6. Press out both ball bearings with MB990778-01 and MB990809-01 pullers, loosen the bearing nuts, but do not completely unscrew them.
7. Slightly lower the lower arm and remove the knuckle.
Needle bearing and oil seal replacement
1. Disassemble the knuckle by knocking out the gland, washer and bearing with a brass mandrel.
2. When assembling, lubricate and press the new bearing flush with the surface of the knuckle with a special mandrel.
3. Press in a new oil seal, fill the oil seal cavity with grease.
4. Install the knuckle in reverse order.
5. Tighten the nuts of the supports and the tie rod pin to the required torque. Tighten the caliper bolts with a torque of 80–100 Nm.