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Press the radius rod out of the stub axle assembly - AR33.15-P-0160-01SX

MODIFICATION NOTES

14.6.06 Special tool for pressing torque strut out of steering knuckle changed    
WHEEL LOCATION, HUB

Number Designation Model 216 without 4MATIC Model 216 with 4MATIC
BA33.20-P-1004-01M Self-locking nut, radius rod to steering knuckle Stage 1 Nm 40 50
Stage 2 ∠° 150 90
WHEEL LOCATION, HUB

Number Designation Model 221.00/02/05/07/09/10/12/15/17/19 without 4MATIC without code Z07/Z07+Z19
BA33.20-P-1004-01M Self-locking nut, radius rod to steering knuckle Stage 1 Nm 40
Stage 2 ∠° 150
WHEEL LOCATION, HUB

Number Designation Model 221.08/09/18/19 with 4MATIC without code Z07 Model 221 with code Z07/Z07+Z19
BA33.20-P-1004-01M Self-locking nut, radius rod to steering knuckle Stage 1 Nm 50 90
Stage 2 ∠° 90 90
Fig 1: Identifying Puller (221 589 02 33 00)
G07543177Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 2: Identifying Puller Fork (221 589 03 33 00)
G07543178Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

IMPORTANTSPECIAL TOOL Puller 221 589 02 33 00 is required for all models.

SPECIAL TOOL Puller fork 221 589 03 33 00 only required for model 221 with maximum protection, code Z07

  1. Unscrew self-locking nut from radius rod coupling.
  2. IMPORTANTInstallation:  Replace self-locking nut.

  3. SPECIAL TOOL Screw thrust washer (044a) onto the radius rod coupling.
  4. SPECIAL TOOL Apply the puller (035).
    Fig 3: Pressing Out Torque Strut
    G07512962Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
  5. Press torque strut (18) out of steering knuckle (5) by turning spindle (arrow).

NOTES When pressing out, do not damage the rubber boot of the torque strut joint, otherwise the torque strut must be replaced.