Remove/install left front or right RPM sensor - AR42.30-P-0712I

MODEL 215, 220, 230 

Fig 1: Identifying Left Front Or Right RPM Sensor Components (Shown On Model 220)

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Shown on model 220 

Fig 2: Identifying Left Front RPM Sensor

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	Remove/install
	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
1	Unscrew bolt (6a)
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
			*BA42.30-P-1001-01A
2	Take out left front RPM sensor (L6/1) or right front RPM sensor (L6/2)	Installation:  Lightly grease bore in steering knuckle (2) with MB long-life grease.
		Long-life grease	*BR00.45-Z-1005-06A
3	Unlock and disconnect left front axle multiple circuit junction connector, major assembly compartment (X62/7) or right front axle multiple circuit junction connector, major assembly compartment (X62/6)	Press clip in direction of arrow.
4	Install in the reverse order	Installation:  Ensure that the electrical feed line to the RPM sensor has sufficient play. The vehicle suspension must be able to fully compress and rebound without damaging the feed line. The feed line should not chafe at any point, as this could lead to system failure. Installation:  On model 230 installation position must be noted: The chafing protection (1) must be screwed to the front RPM sensor as shown. It must not be mounted between the RPM sensor and steering knuckle (2). Installation:  On model 215, 220 check rotor of wheel hub for damage. Pay attention to cleanliness of magnetic tip.
5	Read out fault memory and erase if required
	Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and read out fault memory		AD00.00-P-2000-04A
		STAR DIAGNOSIS diagnostic system	*WH58.30-Z-1048-13A

FRONT AXLE RPM SENSOR

Number	Designation		Model 215	Model 220	Model 230
BA42.30-P-1001-01A	Self-locking bolt, front axle RPM sensor to steering knuckle	Nm	25	25	25

COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS

Number	Designation
WH58.30-Z-1048-13A	STAR DIAGNOSIS diagnostic system, Compact Passenger Car	6511 1801 00

REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1005-06A	Paste, hot lubrication 1 kg, DB supply specification 6879.20	A 000 989 76 51