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Adjust wheel bearing play - AR33.20-P-0300A

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MODEL 140, 170, 171, 202, 208, 209, 215 

MODEL 203 (except 203.08 /09 /28 /29) 

MODEL 210 (except 210.08 /28) 

MODEL 220 (except 220.08 /18) 

Fig 1: Adjusting Wheel Bearing Play
G04632368Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Modification notes

25.7.06 Wheel bearing play at front axle Model 209 *BE33.20-P-1002-01A 
REMOVING Removing     
1 Remove front wheel    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE Remove/install wheels All except model 171 AP40.10-P-4050Z
    Model 171 AP40.10-P-4050V
2 Turn-in wheel bolt (48a) opposite from brake rotor attachment bolt IMPORTANT To immobilize brake rotor.  
3 Press brake pads back into brake caliper    
4 Remove hub cap (9e) using SPECIAL TOOL press out/in tool SPECIAL TOOL Fig 2
INSPECT Checking     
5 Loosen hexagon socket bolt (9i) and tighten clamp nut (9d) lightly while turning the front wheel hub IMPORTANT To apply the wheel bearing.
Observe technical modification on Model 140:
↓		  
REFER TO COMPONENT MODIFICATIONS Front wheel bearing Contact spring and washer not used anymore BT33.20-P-9210-01A 
6 SPECIAL TOOL Mount dial indicator (022) with SPECIAL TOOL dial indicator holder (015) on the brake disk SPECIAL TOOL Fig 3
    SPECIAL TOOL Fig 4
7 Adjust wheel bearing play by turning (arrow) the clamping nut (9d) in stages while pushing and pulling the brake disk firmly back and forth. IMPORTANT Do not twist or tilt the wheel hub during the measurement. Correct measurement is only possible by pulling and pushing parallel to the wheel axle.
NOTES Incorrect measurement will result in the set wheel bearing play being too small. This can then lead to wheel bearing damage.		  
    Wheel bearing play at front axle *BE33.20-P-1002-01A 
8 Tighten the Allen bolt (9i), check the wheel bearing end float again TORQUE SPECIFICATION All except model 171, 203, 209 *BA33.20-P-1003-01A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 171, 203, 209 *BA33.20-P-1001-01E 
9 SPECIAL TOOL Remove the dial indicator (022) with SPECIAL TOOL dial indicator holder (015)    
INSTALLING Install     
10 Fill hub cap (9e) with high-temperature roller bearing grease FLUID SPECIFICATION *BF33.20-P-1001-01A 
11 Mount hub cover (9e) SPECIAL TOOL Fig 2
12 Undo wheel bolt (48a)    
13 Mount front wheel    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE Remove/install wheels All except model 171 AP40.10-P-4050Z
    Model 171 AP40.10-P-4050V
DANGER Risk of accident  when commissioning the vehicle due to a lack of braking effect when the service brake is operated for the first time after repair work. Before starting engine, actuate brake pedal several times until the pressure is built up and maintained in the brake system. AS42.50-Z-0002-01A
14 Push down brake pedal several times    
Test specifications for wheel location, wheel hub

Number Designation Model 140
BE33.20-P-1002-01A Wheel bearing play at front axle mm 0.01 to 0.02
Test specifications for wheel location, wheel hub

Number Designation Model 170 Model 171
BE33.20-P-1002-01A Wheel bearing play at front axle mm 0.01 to 0.02 0.01 to 0.02
Test specifications for wheel location, wheel hub

Number Designation Model 202 Model 203
BE33.20-P-1002-01A Wheel bearing play at front axle mm 0.01 to 0.02 0.01 to 0.02
Test specifications for wheel location, wheel hub

Number Designation Model 208 Model 209
BE33.20-P-1002-01A Wheel bearing play at front axle mm 0.01 to 0.02 0.01 to 0.02
Test specifications for wheel location, wheel hub

Number Designation Model 210
BE33.20-P-1002-01A Wheel bearing play at front axle mm 0.01 to 0.02
Test specifications for wheel location, wheel hub

Number Designation Model 215 Model 220
BE33.20-P-1002-01A Wheel bearing play at front axle mm 0.01 to 0.02 0.01 to 0.02
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Wheel location, hub

Number Designation Model 140 Model 170 Model 202
BA33.20-P-1003-01A Screw for clamp nut to adjust front wheel bearing end float Nm 11 11 11
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Wheel location, hub

Number Designation Model 208 Model 210 except 210.08/28
BA33.20-P-1003-01A Screw for clamp nut to adjust front wheel bearing end float Nm 11 11
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Wheel location, hub

Number Designation Model 215 Model 220 except 220.08/18
BA33.20-P-1003-01A Screw for clamp nut to adjust front wheel bearing end float Nm 11 11
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Wheel location, hub

Number Designation Model 171 Model 203 except model 203.081/084/087/092/281/284/287/292 Model 209
BA33.20-P-1001-01E Screw for clamp nut to adjust front wheel bearing end float Nm 11 11 11
FLUID SPECIFICATION Wheel hub, cap

Number Designation Models 140, 202 Model 170 Model 208
BF33.20-P-1001-01A Filling capacity Hub cover g 15 15 15
Hub (total capacity) g 60 60 60
Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet BB00.40-P-0265-01A BB00.40-P-0265-01A BB00.40-P-0265-01A
FLUID SPECIFICATION Wheel hub, cap

Number Designation Model 171 Model 203, 209 Model 210
BF33.20-P-1001-01A Filling capacity Hub cover g 15 15 15
Hub (total capacity) g 70 70 60
Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet BB00.40-P-0265-01A BB00.40-P-0265-01A BB00.40-P-0265-01A
FLUID SPECIFICATION Wheel hub, cap

Number Designation Model 215 Model 220
BF33.20-P-1001-01A Filling capacity Hub cover g 15 15
Hub (total capacity) g 95 95
Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet BB00.40-P-0265-01A BB00.40-P-0265-01A
Fig 2: Identifying Removal And Installation Tool (116 589 22 33 00)
G04632369Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 3: Identifying Dial Indicator Holder (363 589 02 21 00)
G04632370Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 4: Identifying Dial Indicator (001 589 53 21 00)
G04632371Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
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