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Remove/install spring link on front axle - AR33.15-P-0170MB

MODEL 220 with CODE (979) Special protection version with CODE (Z07) Top protection 

Fig 1: Identifying Spring Link Remove/Install Components On Front Axle
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/Install     
DANGER 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 at the lifting platform support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
NOTES Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
IMPORTANT Installation  Tighten nuts and bolts of chassis components only in curb condition.    
1 Raise vehicle with lifting platform    
2 Remove front wheel    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE Remove and install wheels   AP40.10-P-4050Z
3 Detach torque strut (18) from steering knuckle (5) IMPORTANTInstallation:  Replace self-locking nut (18b) AR33.15-P-0160-01MB 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA33.20-P-1006-01F 
4 Detach tie rod (10) from steering knuckle (5) IMPORTANTInstallation:  Replace self-locking nut. AR46.40-P-0200-02I
5 Detach suspension strut (40) from spring link (17) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Front suspension strut to spring link *BA32.25-P-1006-04C 
6 Pry stabilizer bar-link rod (23) off spring control arm (17) NOTESInstallation:  Press torsion bar link rod (23) onto hexagon of ball joint in the spring control arm (17).  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.20-P-1001-02H 
7 Remove track control arm (17) from front subframe. NOTES Do not twist bolt (17a). When loosening the nut (17c) it is essential to counterhold the bolt (17a) otherwise the lock tabs for the camber adjustment will be sheared off in the rubber mount of the spring control arm.
IMPORTANTInstallation:  Screw nut (17c) onto bolt (17a), continuing until it seats on surface, but do not tighten, so that the rubber bushing on the track control arm can turn when the suspension is compressed. Do not tighten nut (17c) until in ready-to-drive condition.
 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA33.20-P-1001-01F 
8 Remove spring link (17) from front-axle carrier. IMPORTANT Pull wheel carrier outwards.  
9 Unscrew nut (17b) of spring control arm on steering knuckle (5) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA33.20-P-1005-01F 
10 Press spring link (17) out of steering knuckle (5) SPECIAL TOOL Puller Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Thrust piece Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Press Figure
11 Remove spring control arm (17) from stabilizer bar link rod (23) and remove INSPECT Check rubber mounts, joints and pivot bushings in spring control arm for damage and replace spring control arm if necessary.  
12 Install in the reverse order    
13 Perform chassis alignment   AR40.20-P-0200MB
TORQUE SPECIFICATION WHEEL LOCATION, HUB

Number Designation Model 220 with Code Z07
BA33.20-P-1001-01F Spring link self-locking nut at front axle carrier Nm 210
BA33.20-P-1005-01F Self-locking nut, track control arm to stub axle 1st stage Nm 50
2nd stage ∠° 60
BA33.20-P-1006-01F Self-locking nut, radius rod to steering knuckle Nm 140
TORQUE SPECIFICATION FRONT AXLE TORSION STRUT

Number Designation Model 220 except 220.083 / 084/087 / 183/184 / 187
BA32.20-P-1001-02H Nut, link rod to spring link Nm 150
TORQUE SPECIFICATION STRUTS

Number Designation Model 220 with code Z07
BA32.25-P-1006-04C Front suspension strut to spring link Nm 110
Fig 2: Identifying Puller (220 589 00 33 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Press (163 589 03 43 00)
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Fig 4: Identifying Thrust Piece (140 589 00 63 00)
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