Remove/install freewheeling device - AR00.60-P-1500A

MODEL 164, 204, 212, 216, 218, 221, 251 

Fig 1: Identifying Freewheeling Device

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	Installing, removing
		Warning!  Before mounting the freewheeling device (2) make sure that the vehicle is at a ready to drive level, to avoid any damage to the body. On all vehicles, the freewheel (2) may only be installed on the rear axle in order to prevent damage to the freewheel (2) and the body caused by turning in the steering wheel. With the freewheel (2) installed, the vehicle may only be maneuvered manually (at max. 5 km/h or 3 mph); driving or towing the vehicle is not permissible.
		Model 204, 212, 216, 218, 221 with 4Matic In addition to the freewheel (2), the front wheels must also be raised when maneuvering. Use floor jack or other maneuvering aid.
		Engage parking brake. To secure the vehicle against driving off and rolling away on its own.
1	Raise vehicle at rear
2	Remove rear wheel (3)
	Take off/fit on wheel	Model 164	AP40.10-P-4050Z
		Model 204	10-P-4050CW
		Model 212, 218	AP40.10-P-4050EW
		Model 216, 221	AP40.10-P-4050SX
		Model 251	AP40.10-P-4050RT
3	Install limp-home mode buffer	Model 212, 216, 218, 221 with defective air suspension Front axle: Model 212, 218	AR32.00-P-1000EW
		Model 216, 221	AR32.00-P-1000SX
		Rear axle Model 212, 218	AR32.00-P-1000EW
4	Mount freewheeling device (2) to wheel hub (1)		Fig 2
		Model 164, 251	*BA40.10-P-1002-01J
		Model 204, 212, 218	*BA40.10-P-1004-01M
		Model 216, 221	*BA40.10-P-1002-01L
5	Mount wheel (3) to freewheeling device (2)	Model 164, 251	*BA40.10-P-1003-01J
		Model 204, 212, 218	*BA40.10-P-1005-01M
		Model 216, 221	*BA40.10-P-1003-01L
6	Remove in the reverse order

WHEELS

Number	Designation		Model 204 except 204.9	Model 204.9	Model 212	Model 218
BA40.10-P-1004-01M	Wheel freewheel to wheel hub	Nm	80	80	80	80
BA40.10-P-1005-01M	Wheel to wheel freewheel	Nm	80	80	80	80

WHEELS

Number	Designation		Model 216	Model 221
BA40.10-P-1002-01L	Wheel freewheel to wheel hub	Nm	80	80
BA40.10-P-1003-01L	Wheel to wheel freewheel	Nm	80	80

WHEELS

Number	Designation		Model 164	Model 251
BA40.10-P-1002-01J	Wheel freewheel to wheel hub	Nm	80	80
BA40.10-P-1003-01J	Wheel to wheel freewheel	Nm	80	80

Fig 2: Identifying Freewheel (164 589 03 63 00)

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