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Removing and installing upper wishbone - AR33.20-P-0500D

MODEL 210.08 /28 

Fig 1: Identifying Upper Wishbone Components
G04632439Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Modification notes

26.7.99 Value in BA33.20-P-1007-01A revised from 50 Nm to 65 Nm in models 210.08/28    
23.7.99 Revised tightening torque for self-locking nut of upper wishbone on front end Refer to work steps 4.4 and 5.2 *BA33.20-P-1007-01A 
REMOVINGINSTALLING Removing, installing     
IMPORTANT The shock absorber with front spring does not have to be removed to remove and install the upper wishbone    
NOTESInstallation  Replace self-locking bolts and nuts    
1 Remove front wheel    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE     AP40.10-P-4050Z
2 Press follower joint (8) out of steering knuckle (5)   AR33.20-P-0500-01D 
    SPECIAL TOOL Thrust piece, M 10x1.5 Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Puller Figure
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA33.20-P-1002-01A 
3 Secure steering knuckle (5) with a wire (arrow) on the front spring to prevent it from tilting away NOTES Do not tension brake hose and electrical cables  
4.1 Remove windshield washer system reservoir partially and swing to one side Left side  
4.2 Remove BAS control module Left side AR42.31-P-6001A
4.3 Remove BAS diaphragm travel sensor Left side AR42.31-P-6002A
4.4 Detach upper left wishbone (6) from frame IMPORTANT Guide bolt through under ABS hydraulic unit bracket.  
    IMPORTANTInstallation: TORQUE SPECIFICATION Tighten nut in ready-to-drive condition. *BA33.20-P-1007-01A 
5.1 Remove air cleaner Right side  
5.2 Detach upper right wishbone (6) from frame IMPORTANT Remove plastic cover (6k) in wheelhouse and steady nut using a suitable box wrench.  
    IMPORTANTInstallation: TORQUE SPECIFICATION Tighten nut in ready-to-drive condition. *BA33.20-P-1007-01A 
6 Check follower joint of steering knuckle mount   AR33.20-P-0425D 
7 Install in reverse order    
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Wheel location, wheel hub

Number Designation Models 210.08/28
BA33.20-P-1002-01A Self-locking nut, follower joint of upper wishbone to steering knuckle First time Nm 45
Check torque Nm -
BA33.20-P-1007-01A Self-locking nut, upper wishbone to front end Nm 65
Fig 2: Identifying Thrust Piece, M 10x1.5 (210 589 04 63 00)
G04632440Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 3: Identifying Puller (124 589 03 33 00)
G04632441Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.