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Risk of death
caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. |
Align vehicle between the columns of the lifting platform and position the four support plates below the hoist support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. |
AS00.00-Z-0010-01A |
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Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts |
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AH00.00-N-0001-01A |
 Installation |
Tighten nuts and bolts of chassis components only when vehicle is in the ready-to-drive condition. |
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Reduce pressure in the front suspension struts (40) using STAR DIAGNOSIS |
STAR DIAGNOSIS diagnosis system |
*WH58.30-Z-1048-13A |
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Installation:
Recharge to 5 bar.
The wheels must not touch the ground while pressurizing because the air bellows in the suspension strut (40) will be destroyed if pressurized with the suspension compressed. |
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Special information on AIRmatic |
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AH32.22-P-1000-02I |
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Raise vehicle with lifting platform |
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Remove front wheels |
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Remove and install wheels |
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AP40.10-P-4050Z |
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Mount guard plate for brake cover plate |
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AR42.00-P-0100-01A |
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Disconnect the left front axle electrical distributor, major assembly compartment (X62/7) |
Plug connection of shock absorber valve unit and rpm sensor |
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Disconnect left front brake pad contact sensor connector (S10/1x1) |
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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 |
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Detach brake line from brake hose (39) and plug openings |
When loosening or tightening the brake line at the brake hose (39) ensure that the bracket is not twisted. When loosening and tightening, counterhold at two flats on brake hose using an open-end wrench. |
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Immediately seal the connections with
stop plugs. The brake fluid expansion reservoir must not be allowed to run completely empty. |
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Ring wrench socket |
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Set of plugs |
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Installation:
The brake hose (39) must not be twisted after tightening. |
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*BA42.10-P-1001-04A |
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Notes on installation of brake hoses |
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AH42.10-P-9406-01A |
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Brake fluid notes |
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AH42.50-P-0001-01A |
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Detach stabilizer bar link rod (23) from spring control arm (17). |
Raise the spring control arm with pit lift or assembly lift and relieve the load on the stabilizer bar. |
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*BA32.20-P-1001-02H |
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Press the tie rod joint (10a) from the stub axle unit (5) |
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AR46.40-P-0200-02I |
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Thrust piece |
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Puller |
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Press follower joint (8) out of steering knuckle (5) |
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AR33.20-P-0500-01N |
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Thrust piece M 10x1.5 |
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Puller |
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*BA33.20-P-1018-01A |
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Support front-axle half using 
transmission jack and
transmission platform |
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AR33.10-P-0100-03I |
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Transmission platform |
*WE58.40-Z-1018-11A |
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Transmission jack |
*WE58.40-Z-1030-11A |
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Detach pressure line on residual pressure valve (40a) of suspension strut (40) |
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*BA32.25-P-1003-04B |
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Take off suspension strut (40) at the front end |
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*BA32.25-P-1001-04B |
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To replace the suspension strut: ↓ |
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Remove/install front suspension strut |
AR32.25-P-1017I |
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Remove radius rod (18) from front axle carrier. |
When the repair kit is installed:
The hexagon bolt (18a) must not be twisted. When loosening the nut it is essential to counterhold the hexagon bolt, otherwise the lock tabs for caster adjustment in the rubber mount will be sheared off. |
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*BA33.20-P-1015-01A |
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Detach spring control arm (17) from front axle carrier |
The hexagon bolt (17a) must not
be twisted. When loosening the nut always hold the hexagon bolt and apply counter-pressure, as the camber adjustment tab in the rubber bushing will be sheared off if the bolt moves. |
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*BA33.20-P-1014-01A |
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Remove front-axle half. |
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Remove upper transverse control arm (6) |
If necessary |
AR33.20-P-0500I |
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Install in the reverse order |
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Risk of accident when
commissioning the vehicle due to a lack of braking effect when the service brake is operated for the first time after repair work. |
Depress brake pedal several times before operating vehicle until pressure is built up and maintained in the brake system |
AS42.50-Z-0002-01A |
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Bleed brake system |
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AR42.10-P-0010I |
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Perform chassis alignment |
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AR40.20-P-0200I |