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Remove/install steering knuckle - AR33.25-P-0400V

MODEL 171.442 /454 /456 /473 

Illustrated on model 171.442 

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Knuckle Components - Illustrated On Model 171.442
G05027400Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
MODIFICATION NOTES

19.6.06 Tightening value of self-locking nut of suspension strut to upper steering knuckle changed Figure modified for model 171 *BA32.25-P-1010-01B 
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 front wheel    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary   AP40.10-P-4050V
3 Remove brake disk (61) Model 171.442 /454/ 456 AR42.10-P-0220V
    Model 171.473 AR42.10-P-0220AC
4 Remove wheel hub (9)   AR33.20-P-0310V 
5 Remove brake cover plate (35) IMPORTANT Recut inside thread.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA42.10-P-1003-06A 
6 Press the tie rod joint (10a) from the stub axle unit (5)   AR46.40-P-0200-01V
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA33.20-P-1002-01E 
    SPECIAL TOOL Puller Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Thrust piece Figure
7 Unscrew nut (1) and pull out bolt (1a) IMPORTANT The bolt and nut without collar must be replaced. The washers are discontinued.
Tightening torque only valid for threaded connection with collar.
 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.25-P-1010-01B 
8 Unscrew bolt (2) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.25-P-1008-01B 
9 Detach RPM sensor from steering knuckle (5).   AR42.30-P-0712V
10 Pry cross strut (17) off steering knuckle (5) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA33.20-P-1005-01E 
    SPECIAL TOOL Puller Figure
11 Pry torque strut (18) off steering knuckle (5) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA33.20-P-1004-01E 
    SPECIAL TOOL Puller Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Thrust piece Figure
12 Remove steering knuckle (5)    
13 Install in the reverse order    
14 Perform chassis alignment   AR40.20-P-0200V
FRONT AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER

Number Designation Model 171
BA32.25-P-1008-01B Self-locking bolt, suspension strut to steering knuckle at bottom Nm 110
BA32.25-P-1010-01B Self-locking nut, suspension strut to steering knuckle at top Stage 1 Nm 100
Stage 2 ∠° 90
WHEEL LOCATION, HUB

Number Designation Model 171
BA33.20-P-1002-01E Nut of tie rod to steering knuckle Stage 1 Nm 50
Stage 2 ∠° 60
BA33.20-P-1004-01E Self-locking nut, radius rod to steering knuckle Stage 1 Nm 50
Stage 2 ∠° 60
BA33.20-P-1005-01E Self-locking nut, transverse link to steering knuckle assembly Stage 1 Nm 50
Stage 2 ∠° 60
BRAKE DISCS, BRAKE COVER PLATE

Number Designation Model 171
BA42.10-P-1003-06A Bolt brake cover plate to steering knuckle / wheel carrier M6 Nm 10
M8 Nm -
Fig 2: Identifying Thrust Piece (140 589 00 63 00)
G05027401Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 3: Identifying Puller (124 589 03 33 00)
G05027403Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 4: Identifying Puller (203 589 00 33 00)
G05027404Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 5: Identifying Puller (171 589 00 33 00)
G05027405Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 6: Identifying Thrust Piece (171 589 00 34 00)
G05027402Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA