FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Front Axle

Setting of Boot Length
Standard Value 80 ± 3 mm (3.15 ± 0.12 inch)
Opening Dimension of Special Tool (MB991561)
When the B.J. Boot Band (Small) is Crimped
Standard Value 2.9 mm (0.114 inch)
When the B.J. Boot Band (Big) is Crimped
Standard Value 3.2 mm (0.126 inch)
Crimped Width of B.J. Boot Band
Standard Value 2.4-2.8 mm (0.094-0.110 inch)
Clearance between the B.J. boot (large side) and
the Stepped Phase of the B.J. Housing
Standard Value 0.1-1.55 mm (0.004-0.061 inch)
Wheel Bearing End Play
Limit 0.05 mm (0.002 inch)
Wheel Bearing Breakaway Torque
Limit 1.0 Nm (9 inch lbs) or less