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Removing and installing lower wishbone - AR33.20-P-0510A

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MODEL 140 

Fig 1: Identifying Lower Wishbone Remove/Install Components (1 Of 2)
G05438765Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 2: Identifying Lower Wishbone Remove/Install Components (2 Of 2)
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Removal, installation    
NOTESInstallation  Replace self-locking bolts and nuts    
1 Remove front spring   AR32.20-P-0200B
2 Unscrew locking screws of brake disc and splash shield (arrow) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA42.10-P-1002-06A 
3 Unscrew nut from supporting joint TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA33.20-P-1004-01A 
4 Screw thrust piece (044a) onto ball pivot of the supporting joint SPECIAL TOOL Figure
5 Press brake disc and brake disc splash shield outwards, press supporting joint out of steering knuckle using puller (044) SPECIAL TOOL Figure
IMPORTANT Clean tapered connection if necessary
6 Remove shock absorber (47) from wishbone TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.25-P-1002-01A 
7 Remove lower wishbone (4) IMPORTANTInstallation: TORQUE SPECIFICATION Install eccentric screws from the front towards the back.
Tighten nuts in ready-to-drive condition.
*BA33.20-P-1010-01A 
8 Unscrew supporting joint nut (7b) on wishbone side TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA33.20-P-1006-01A 
9 Screw thrust piece onto the ball pivot of the supporting joint SPECIAL TOOL Figure
10 Using puller, press supporting joint out of wishbone SPECIAL TOOL Clean tapered connection if necessary Figure
11 Check supporting joint Replace if necessary AR33.20-P-0425A 
12 Install in reverse order    
13 Perform chassis alignment check NOTES Tighten nuts of lower wishbones in ready-to-drive condition AR40.20-P-0200A
TORQUE SPECIFICATION FRONT AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER

Number Designation Model 140
BA32.25-P-1002-01A Self-locking nut for fastening shock absorber to wishbone Nm 100
TORQUE SPECIFICATION WHEEL LOCATION SYSTEM, HUB

Number Designation Model 140
BA33.20-P-1004-01A Self-locking nut, supporting joint on steering knuckle Nm 140
BA33.20-P-1006-01A Self-locking nut, supporting joint on wishbone Nm 100
BA33.20-P-1010-01A Self-locking nut of lower wishbones on front axle carrier Nm 180
TORQUE SPECIFICATION BRAKE DISCS, BRAKE SPLASH SHIELD

Number Designation Model 140
BA42.10-P-1002-06A Locking screw of front brake disc Nm 10
Fig 3: Identifying Puller (140 589 09 33 00)
G05438767Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 4: Identifying Thrust Piece (140 589 00 63 00)
G05438768Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 5: Identifying Thrust Piece (140 589 24 63 00)
G05438769Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.