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Remove/install wheel carrier - AR35.20-P-0115V

MODEL 171.442 /454 /456 /473 

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Carrier Components - Shown On Model 171.442
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Shown on model 171.442 

MODIFICATION NOTES

2.5.07 Self-locking nut, strut rod to wheel carrier M12 *BA35.20-P-1002-03A 
3.5.07 Self-locking nut, tie rod to wheel carrier, silver or blue M10x1, 5 *BA35.20-P-1002-04A 
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. -
1 Raise vehicle with lifting platform   AR00.60-P-1000V
2 Remove wheel.    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary   AP40.10-P-4050V
3 Detach twelve-point collar nut (40) from rear axle shaft (37)   AR35.30-P-0115-01V 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.30-P-1001-01A 
4 Remove brake caliper and hang to one side with attached brake line IMPORTANT The brake line may not be tensioned.  
    Model 171.442 /454/ 456 AR42.10-P-0080V
    Model 171.473 AR42.10-P-0080AC
5 Remove brake disc (61) Model 171.442 /454/ 456 AR42.10-P-0220V
    Model 171.473 AR42.10-P-0220AC
6 Remove brake shoes of parking brake (103).   AR42.20-P-0530V
7 Detach brake cable from wheel carrier (7) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA42.20-P-1002-01A 
8 Remove left rear RPM sensor (L6/3) from wheel carrier (7). TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA42.30-P-1001-02A 
9 Detach tie rod (4) from wheel carrier (7) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.20-P-1002-04A 
10 Remove thrust arm (5) from wheel carrier (7) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.20-P-1003-05A 
11 Remove torque strut (3) from wheel carrier (7) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.20-P-1002-03A 
    SPECIAL TOOL Retainer wrench Figure
12 Detach camber strut (2) from wheel carrier (7). IMPORTANTInstallation:  First position camber strut on wheel carrier.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.20-P-1003-02A 
    SPECIAL TOOL Retainer wrench Figure
13 Press rear axle shaft (37) out of wheel carrier (7) IMPORTANT Do not damage pulse ring for RPM sensor and boot of rear axle shaft.
IMPORTANT If the rear axle shaft is difficult to remove:
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Press out/pull in rear axle shaft at the wheel carrier.
 
14 Unscrew bolt holding spring control arm (6) to wheel carrier (7). TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.20-P-1002-01A 
15 Pull wheel carrier (7) upwards out of the spring control arm (6) IMPORTANTInstallation:  When moving the wheel carrier in do not damage the rubber boot of the supporting joint.  
16 Install in the reverse order    
17 Adjust parking brake   AR42.20-P-0540V
REAR AXLE SHAFT

Number Designation Model 171
BA35.30-P-1001-01A Collar nut, rear axle shaft to rear axle shaft flange Stage 1 Nm 220
Stage 2 ∠° -
PARKING BRAKE

Number Designation Model 171
BA42.20-P-1002-01A Self-locking bolt, brake cable at rear wheel carrier Nm 20
REAR AXLE RPM SENSOR

Number Designation Model 171
BA42.30-P-1001-02A Self-locking bolt of rear axle RPM sensor to wheel carrier Nm 8
TIE ROD

Number Designation Model 171
BA35.20-P-1002-04A Self-locking nut, tie rod at wheel carrier yellow M10 x 1 Nm 30
silver or blue M10 x 1 Nm 25
silver or blue M10 x 1.5 Stage 1 Nm 20
Stage 2 ∠° 45
TORQUE STRUT

Number Designation Model 171
BA35.20-P-1003-05A Self-locking nut, thrust arm to wheel carrier Nm 50
∠° 45
TORQUE STRUT

Number Designation Model 171
BA35.20-P-1002-03A Self-locking nut, torque strut to wheel carrier M12 Nm 70
M16 Nm -
CAMBER STRUT

Number Designation Model 171
BA35.20-P-1003-02A Self-locking nut, camber strut to wheel carrier. Stage 1 Nm 50
Stage 2 ∠° 45
SPRING CONTROL ARM

Number Designation Model 171
BA35.20-P-1002-01A Self-locking nut, spring control arm to wheel carrier. Stage 1 Nm 120
Stage 2 ∠° -
Fig 2: Identifying Retainer Wrench (202 589 00 10 00)
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