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Removing and installing steering knuckle - AR33.25-P-0400A

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MODEL 140 

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Knuckle Remove/Install Components - Model 140
G04715496Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
REMOVINGINSTALLING Removing, installing    
NOTES To remove the steering knuckle the shock absorber must be installed    
NOTESInstallation  Replace self-locking nuts and bolts    
1 Remove front wheel hub (9)   AR33.20-P-0310A 
2 Remove brake caliper dust shield (35) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA42.10-P-1003-06A 
3 Detach torsion bar connecting rod (28) from steering knuckle (5) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.20-P-1001-02B 
4 Remove speed sensor (L6/1) and brake lining wear indicator TORQUE SPECIFICATION Expose the cables. *BA42.30-P-1001-01A 
5 In vehicles with ADS, remove wheel acceleration sensor (B24/1) NOTES The acceleration sensor (B24/1) is sensitive to shocks.  
6 Detach tie rod (10) from steering knuckle arm TORQUE SPECIFICATION
INSPECT Check rubber boot and ball joint for wear and damage.
*BA46.40-P-1001-01A 
    SPECIAL TOOL Puller (050) Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Thrust piece (051) Figure
7 Remove supporting joint (7) from steering knuckle (5) TORQUE SPECIFICATION
INSPECT Check rubber boot and ball joint for wear and damage.
*BA33.20-P-1004-01A 
    SPECIAL TOOL Puller (044) Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Thrust piece (044a) Figure
8 Detach steering knuckle (5) from upper wishbone (6) INSPECT Check rubber boot and ball joint for wear and damage. AR33.25-P-0500-01A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA33.20-P-1001-01A 
    SPECIAL TOOL Figure
9 Remove steering knuckle arm TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA33.20-P-1005-01A 
INSPECT Checking     
10 Check supporting joint   AR33.20-P-0425A 
11 Check steering knuckle if necessary   AR40.30-P-0451B
12 Install in the reverse order    
13 Carry out chassis alignment check. IMPORTANT After installation of new parts. AR40.20-P-0200A
TORQUE SPECIFICATION FRONT AXLE TORSION BAR

Number Designation Model 140 up to 10/95 Model 140 as of 10/95
BA32.20-P-1001-02B Self-locking nut, connecting rod to steering knuckle Nm 40 40
TORQUE SPECIFICATION WHEEL LOCATION, HUB

Number Designation Model 140
BA33.20-P-1001-01A Self-locking nut, clamp connection of upper wishbone to steering knuckle Nm 125
BA33.20-P-1004-01A Self-locking nut, supporting joint to steering knuckle Nm 140
BA33.20-P-1005-01A Bolt, steering knuckle arm to steering knuckle Nm 80
TORQUE SPECIFICATION BRAKE DISCS, BRAKE CALIPER DUST SHIELD

Number Designation Model 140
BA42.10-P-1003-06A Bolt, brake caliper dust shield on steering knuckle Nm 22
TORQUE SPECIFICATION FRONT AXLE SPEED SENSOR

Number Designation Model 140
BA42.30-P-1001-01A Self-locking bolt, front axle speed sensor to steering knuckle Nm 22
TORQUE SPECIFICATION TIE ROD

Number Designation Model 140
BA46.40-P-1001-01A Self-locking nut, tie rod to pitman arm Nm 50
Fig 2: Identifying Thrust Piece (140 589 24 63 00)
G04715497Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 3: Identifying Puller (140 589 09 33 00)
G04715498Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 4: Identifying Spreader (140 589 02 31 00)
G04715499Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 5: Identifying Thrust Piece (140 589 00 63 00)
G04715500Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 6: Identifying Puller (140 589 00 33 00)
G04715501Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.