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Removing and installing front axle - AR33.10-P-0100B

MODEL 210 (except 210.08 /28) 

Modification notes

29.7.99 BA42.10-P-1001-04A revised from 18 to 14 Nm on model 210    
Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle Components
G04632350Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
REMOVINGINSTALLING Removal, installation     
1 Raise engine IMPORTANT To do this, remove air cleaner and windshield washer reservoir AR01.10-P-7500-03B
    SPECIAL TOOL Fig 2
    SPECIAL TOOL Fig 4
2 Remove front wheels   AP40.10-P-4050Z
3 Install protective washers for brake dust shields   AR42.00-P-0100-01A
    SPECIAL TOOL Fig 5
4 Remove front springs   AR32.20-P-0200B
    Model 210.07 with codes Z04, Z06 (special protection) AR32.20-P-0200FB
5 Remove all plastic covers on the front axle    
6 Disconnect connector of front axle distributor (component compartment) (X62/6 or X62/7)    
DANGER Brake fluid is toxic  when taken orally. Contact with brake fluid can cause skin and eye injury  . Fill brake fluid only into properly labeled containers. Wear protective clothing and protective goggles when handling brake fluid. AS42.50-Z-0001-01A
7 Unscrew brake hose (39) from brake pipe. IMPORTANT Protect pipes from contamination.  
    NOTESInstallation: TORQUE SPECIFICATION The brake hose must not be twisted after tightening. *BA42.10-P-1001-04A 
    COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS *WH58.30-Z-1003-11A 
NOTES Notes on installing brake hoses Models 129, 140, 170, 202, 208, 210 AH42.10-P-9406-01A
NOTES Notes on brake fluid All models AH42.50-P-0001-01A
8 Remove steering knuckle (5) from upper wishbone   AR33.20-P-0500C 
9 Remove torsion bar mount (21b) TORQUE SPECIFICATION
IMPORTANTInstallation:  Check torsion bar rubber mount.		 *BA32.20-P-1001-02D 
10 Remove steering shaft from the steering coupling (2) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA46.10-P-1001-01B 
11 Remove high-pressure expanding hose and return line (30i, 30f) on the steering gear TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA46.20-P-1002-01A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA46.20-P-1003-01A 
12.1 Detach return line from steering gear IMPORTANT Vehicles with level control  
13.1 Disconnect coupling from wiring harness of headlamp range adjustment If fitted  
14 Support front axle carrier IMPORTANT Use assembly attachment. AR33.10-P-0100-03B 
    SPECIAL TOOL Figure
15 Remove engine mount on front axle carrier TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA22.10-P-1008-01A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA22.10-P-1001-01D 
16 Unscrew front axle carrier bolts (1f) TORQUE SPECIFICATION
NOTES The bolts (1f) are self-tapping, therefore observe the following:
  • Never  chase threads in the longitudinal member
  • Replace bolts
  • Only use original bolts (4 pieces)
  • Do not insert bolts at an angle when screwing them in
  • Do not use impact wrench
  • Observe tightening torque
 *BA33.10-P-1003-01A 
17 Lower front axle carrier IMPORTANTInstallation:  The support surfaces of the front axle carrier to longitudinal member must be cleaned and level.
When attaching, push fixing bolts (arrows) on the front axle carrier in the bores on the longitudinal member.		  
18 Measure front axle carrier, if necessary   AR40.30-P-0450B
19 Reinstall in opposite order NOTES Replace self-locking bolts and nuts  
20 Fill up power steering pump   AR46.30-P-0010B
21 Bleed brake system on the front axle   AR42.10-P-0010A
22 Carry out chassis alignment check IMPORTANT Only required after accident repair. AR40.20-P-0200A
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Engine suspension, engine mount, engine support

Number Designation Engine 104 in model 210 Engine 111 in model 210 Engine 119 in model 210
BA22.10-P-1008-01A Bolt, front engine mount to front axle carrier Nm 35 35 35
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Engine suspension, engine mount, engine support

Number Designation Engines 604, 605, 606 in model 210
BA22.10-P-1001-01D Bolt, front engine mount to front axle carrier Nm 35
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Front axle torsion bar

Number Designation Model 210 without level control/ADS CODE 217a except model 210.07 with code Z04, Z06 except models 210.08/28 Model 210 with level control/ADS CODE 217a except model 210.07 with code Z04, Z06 except models 210.08/28
BA32.20-P-1001-02D Self-locking bolt, torsion bar to frame Nm 20 20
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Front axle carrier

Number Designation 210
BA33.10-P-1003-01A Bolt, front axle carrier to front end Nm 130
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Brake pipes, brake hoses

Number Designation 210
BA42.10-P-1001-04A Brake pipe to brake hose Nm 14
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Steering shaft

Number Designation Model 210
BA46.10-P-1001-01B Bolt, steering coupling Nm 20
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Steering gear

Number Designation Model 210
BA46.20-P-1002-01A Return flow line to steering gear Nm 40
BA46.20-P-1003-01A High-pressure stretch hose to steering gear Nm 40
Fig 2: Identifying Engine Bearer Bracket (140 589 01 61 00)
G04632351Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 3: Identifying Assembly Attachment (210 589 01 62 00)
G04632352Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 4: Identifying Support (210 589 00 61 00)
G04632353Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 5: Identifying Protective Washer (140 589 01 31 00)
G04632354Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Commercially available tools

Number Designation
WH58.30-Z-1003-11A Open double end box wrench a/f 8x9 mm or a/f 10x11 mm
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