Removing and installing steering knuckle - AR33.25-P-0400A
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MODEL 140
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
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Removing, installing |
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To remove the steering knuckle the shock absorber must be installed |
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Installation |
Replace self-locking nuts and bolts |
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Remove front wheel hub (9) |
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AR33.20-P-0310A |
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Remove brake caliper dust shield (35) |
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*BA42.10-P-1003-06A |
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Detach torsion bar connecting rod (28) from steering knuckle (5) |
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*BA32.20-P-1001-02B |
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Remove speed sensor (L6/1) and brake lining wear indicator |
Expose the cables. |
*BA42.30-P-1001-01A |
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In vehicles with ADS, remove wheel acceleration sensor (B24/1) |
The acceleration sensor (B24/1) is sensitive to shocks. |
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Detach tie rod (10) from steering knuckle arm |

Check rubber boot and ball joint for wear and damage. |
*BA46.40-P-1001-01A |
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Puller (050) |
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Thrust piece (051) |
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Remove supporting joint (7) from steering knuckle (5) |

Check rubber boot and ball joint for wear and damage. |
*BA33.20-P-1004-01A |
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Puller (044) |
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Thrust piece (044a) |
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Detach steering knuckle (5) from upper wishbone (6) |
Check rubber boot and ball joint for wear and damage. |
AR33.25-P-0500-01A |
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*BA33.20-P-1001-01A |
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Remove steering knuckle arm |
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*BA33.20-P-1005-01A |
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Checking |
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Check supporting joint |
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AR33.20-P-0425A |
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Check steering knuckle if necessary |
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AR40.30-P-0451B |
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Install in the reverse order |
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Carry out chassis alignment check. |
After installation of new parts. |
AR40.20-P-0200A |

FRONT AXLE TORSION BAR
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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 |

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 |

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 |

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 |

TIE ROD
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Designation |
Model 140 |
| BA46.40-P-1001-01A |
Self-locking nut, tie rod to pitman arm |
Nm |
50 |
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.