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Install new supporting joint - AR33.20-P-0440D

MODEL 210.08/ 28 

Fig 1: Identifying Supporting Joint Components
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Modification notes

26.7.99 Value in BA33.30-P-1001-02A for model 210.08/28 changed from 220 Nm to 280 Nm    
23.7.99 Modified tightening torque for twelve-point collar nut, front axle shaft to front axle shaft flange See step 2.1 *BA33.30-P-1001-02A 
23.7.99 Bolted connection, front axle shaft to front axle shaft flange, modified New step 2.2 included: ↓ BT33.30-P-0003-01D 
    Detach/attach hexagon collar bolt on front axle shaft AR33.30-P-0620-05D 
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/Install     
IMPORTANT The shock absorber with the front spring does not have to be removed to remove and install the supporting joint.    
1 Remove front wheel    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE     AP40.10-P-4050Z
2.1 Detach twelve-point collar nut (61) of front axle shaft First version AR33.30-P-0620-01A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA33.30-P-1001-02A 
REFER TO SHOP-MADE TOOLS Caulker for securing twelve-point collar nut   WF58.50-P-3330-01A
REFER TO COMPONENT MODIFICATIONS Bolted connection, front axle shaft to front axle shaft flange, modified   BT33.30-P-0003-01D 
2.2 Detach hexagon collar bolt (61a) on front axle shaft Second version AR33.30-P-0620-05D 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA33.30-P-1004-02A 
3 Press supporting joint (7) out of steering knuckle (5) NOTES Install new self-locking nut. AR33.20-P-0440-01D 
    SPECIAL TOOL Thrust piece Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Puller Figure
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA33.20-P-1004-01A 
4 Pull steering knuckle (5) outwards and slide front axle shaft (60) out of front axle shaft flange IMPORTANT Tie steering knuckle to one side using suitable wire.  
5 Support steering knuckle (arrow). IMPORTANT Clamp a block of wood at the top between the steering knuckle and the front spring.  
6 Tie front axle shaft (60) to one side NOTES Do not damage the rubber boots and rpm sensor rotor.  
7 Press supporting joint (7) out of lower transverse control arm (4) NOTES Install new self-locking nut. AR33.20-P-0440-02D 
    SPECIAL TOOL Figure
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA33.20-P-1006-01A 
8 Check supporting joint (7) Replace if necessary ↓
IMPORTANTInstallation:  After installing new supporting joint, apply an approved EP filler to protect it against corrosion.
AR33.20-P-0425D 
9 Install in the reverse order    
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Wheel location, hub

Number Designation Model 210.08/28
BA33.20-P-1004-01A Self-locking nut, supporting joint to steering knuckle Nm 105
BA33.20-P-1006-01A Self-locking nut, supporting joint to lower transverse control arm Nm 105
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Front axle shaft

Number Designation Model 210.08/28
BA33.30-P-1001-02A Collar nut, front axle shaft to front axle shaft flange Nm 280
BA33.30-P-1004-02A Collar bolt, front axle shaft to front axle shaft flange Nm 270
Fig 2: Identifying Thrust Piece (140 589 00 63 00)
G04632430Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 3: Identifying Puller (140 589 09 33 00)
G04632431Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 4: Identifying Puller (140 589 00 33 00)
G04632432Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.