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

MODELS 210.08/ 28 

Modification notes

29.7.99 BA42.10-P-1001-04A for model 210 changed from 18 to 14 Nm    
Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle Components
G04632355Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/Install     
NOTESInstallation  Replace self-locking nuts and bolts.    
1 Remove shock absorber with front spring   AR32.20-P-0225D
2 Disconnect front axle distributor plug connector (X62/6 or X62/7)   AR33.10-P-0100-06D 
DANGER Risk of poisoning  caused by swallowing brake fluid. Risk of injury  caused by brake fluid coming into contact with skin and eyes. Pour brake fluid only into suitable and appropriately marked containers. Wear protective clothing and eye protection when handling brake fluid. AS42.50-Z-0001-01A
3 Unscrew brake pipe from brake hose (39) NOTES Plug connections immediately.
The brake fluid reservoir must not be allowed to empty completely.
 
    COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS *WH58.30-Z-1003-11A 
    NOTESInstallation  : TORQUE SPECIFICATION The brake hose must not be twisted after tightening. *BA42.10-P-1001-04A 
NOTES Notes on installation of brake hoses   AH42.10-P-9406-01A
NOTES Brake fluid notes   AH42.50-P-0001-01A
4 Remove lower engine compartment lining at front   AR61.20-P-1105AB
5 Remove steering knuckle (5) on upper wishbone at hook    
6 Remove upper transverse control arm   AR33.20-P-0500D 
7 Raise engine IMPORTANT First version AR01.10-P-7500-03B
    SPECIAL TOOL Engine support bracket Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Support for engine support bracket (2 ea.) Figure
    IMPORTANT Second version AR01.10-P-7500-03I
    COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS Engine support frame *WE58.40-Z-1027-11A 
8.1 Extract fluid from power steering pump reservoir SPECIAL TOOL Vehicles without level adjustment. Fig 4
9.1 Clamp off feed line from reservoir SPECIAL TOOL Vehicles with level adjustment. Fig 5
10 Remove electronic ignition key and allow steering wheel lock to lock in position NOTES The steering wheel must not be turned when the steering coupling is detached otherwise the clock spring contact will be destroyed.  
11 Detach heat shield from steering coupling IMPORTANTRemoval  : Insert bolt again before prying off the steering coupling. AR46.10-P-0400-01B
12 Detach steering shaft from the steering coupling (25) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA46.10-P-1001-01B 
13 Detach heat shield (23h) from steering cup seal    
14 Detach high-pressure expansion hose (30i) and return line (30f) from steering gear Seal line connections with plugs.  
    IMPORTANTInstallation  : Replace sealing rings.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Return line (30f) *BA46.20-P-1002-01A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION High-pressure expansion hose (30i) *BA46.20-P-1003-01A 
15.1 Detach return line from steering gear Vehicles with level adjustment  
16.1 Disconnect connector (Y10x1) Vehicles with speed-sensitive power steering  
17.1 Pull off coupling (95a) of headlamp range adjustment cable harness If installed  
18 Remove bolts (1g) from engine mount on front axle carrier (1) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA22.10-P-1001-01L 
19 Prop front axle carrier (1) with pit or installation lift IMPORTANT Use assembly attachment AR33.10-P-0100-03B 
    SPECIAL TOOL Figure
20 Unscrew bolts (1f) from front axle carrier (1) NOTES The bolts (1f) are self-tapping, so the following points must be observed:
  • Never  recut the thread in the longitudinal member
  • Replace bolts
  • Use only original bolts (4 x)
  • Do not position bolts at angle when screwing in
  • Do not use an impact bolt tightener
  • Observe tightening torque
 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA33.10-P-1003-01A 
21 Lower front axle carrier (1), moving out the steering coupling and pushing all hoses to one side IMPORTANTRemoval: Do not use force  (blows from a hammer, severe leverage) on steering coupling (25). If necessary, expand clamping groove slightly with a screwdriver.
IMPORTANTInstallation:  Contact surfaces of front axle carrier to longitudinal member must be cleaned and flat.
Insert locating pins (arrows) at front axle carrier into the holes in the longitudinal member when fitting on.
 
22 Check front axle carrier (1) for damage and deformation If necessary after checking: ↓  
    Measure front axle carrier AR40.30-P-0450B
23 Install in the reverse order    
24 Fill power steering pump and bleed   AR46.30-P-0010B
25 Bleed brake system   AR42.10-P-0010A
26.1 Perform chassis alignment IMPORTANT After installing new parts or after accident repairs AR40.20-P-0200A
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Engine mounts, engine supports

Number Designation Engines 112.921/941, 113.940 in model 210.081/ 082/083/281/ 282/283
BA22.10-P-1001-01L Bolt, front engine mounts to front axle carrier Nm 35
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Front axle carrier

Number Designation Model 210. 08/28
BA33.10-P-1003-01A Bolt of front axle carrier at front end Nm 130
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Brake lines, brake hoses

Number Designation Model 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 line to steering gear Nm 40
BA46.20-P-1003-01A High-pressure expansion hose to steering gear Nm 40
Fig 2: Identifying Engine Support Bracket (140 589 01 61 00)
G04632356Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 3: Identifying Support For Engine Support Bracket (2 ea.) (210 589 00 61 00)
G04632357Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 4: Identifying Hand Pump (210 589 00 71 00)
G04632358Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 5: Identifying Clamping Device (000 589 40 37 00)
G04632359Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 6: Identifying Use Assembly Attachment (210 589 01 62 00)
G04632360Courtesy 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
Workshop equipment

WE58.40-Z-1027-11A Engine support frame