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

MODEL 211.2 except CODE (489) Airmatic (semi-active air suspension)

MODEL 211.6

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Carrier Components

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MODIFICATION NOTES

2.10.09	Value changed: Rear axle shaft collar nut on rear axle shaft flange	*BA35.30-P-1001-01F
	Value changed: Rear axle shaft collar nut on rear axle shaft flange	*BA35.30-P-1001-01F

	Remove/install
	Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Risk of injury caused by body parts being jammed or crushed. Risk of injury to skin and eyes caused by brake fluid spraying out at high pressure when working on the SBC brake system	Deactivate SBC brake system using STAR DIAGNOSIS.	AS42.46-Z-0001-01A
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	While working on the rear axle care must be taken to ensure that the surface of all aluminum components do not get any scratches, cracks and notches. Otherwise the service life of the parts will be affected
1	Deactivate SBC brake system using STAR DIAGNOSIS.	Vehicles with Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) The following steps should be run through in STAR DIAGNOSIS: Select menu item "SBC Sensotronic Brake Control "/" Deactivate 'SBC' system". Then process all the individual steps from top to bottom.
	Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and read out fault memory	STAR DIAGNOSIS diagnosis system	AD00.00-P-2000-04A
2	Completely discharge all air from air spring with STAR DIAGNOSIS		AR32.22-P-1500-04TA
	Notes on air suspension		AH32.22-P-1000-01T
			*211589000900
		Installation: The filling procedure for the air springs must be observed, otherwise the air springs will be irreparably damaged.	AR32.22-P-1500-03TA
			*BA32.25-P-1008-04B
			*BA32.25-P-1009-04B
		Electronic inclinometer http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com
	Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and read out fault memory	STAR DIAGNOSIS diagnosis system	AD00.00-P-2000-04A
3	Secure vehicle on the lifting platform		AR00.60-P-0100T
4	Remove twelve-point collar nut (12) from rear axle shaft (37)	Installation: Replace twelve-point collar nut, tighten and secure.	AR35.30-P-0115-01A
			*BA35.30-P-1001-01F
5	Remove rear wheel
	Remove/install wheels		AP40.10-P-4050Z
6	Remove rear brake pads	Secure the rear brake caliper to the vehicle to relieve the load on the brake hose in order to prevent the brake hose from being damaged during repair work.	AR42.10-P-1700R
7	Remove brake disk (61)		AR42.10-P-0220R
8	Remove parking brake shoes (103)		AR42.20-P-0530T
9	Pull brake cable (86) out of wheel carrier (7)
10	Detach left rear RPM sensor (L6/3) or right rear RPM sensor (L6/4) from wheel carrier (7)		*BA42.30-P-1001-02A
11	Detach stabilizer bar link rod (6k) from wheel carrier (7)		*BA32.20-P-1001-04G
12	Raise wheel carrier (7) with transmission jack and transmission platform until the rear axle shaft (37) is approximately horizontal	Installation: Tighten the bolted connections of the torque strut, camber strut and thrust arm as well as of the tie rod.
			*BA35.20-P-1002-03C
			*BA35.20-P-1002-02C
			*BA35.20-P-1002-05C
			*BA35.20-P-1001-04C
		Transmission plate http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com Telescopic lifter http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com
13	Detach torque strut (3) from wheel carrier (7)	Installation: Bolt on torque strut loosely
14	Detach camber strut (2) from wheel carrier (7)	Installation: Bolt on camber strut loosely.
15	Detach tie rod (4) from wheel carrier (7).	Installation: Bolt on tie rod loosely.
16	Detach thrust arm (5) from wheel carrier (7)	Installation: Bolt on thrust arm loosely.
17	Lower transmission jack	Installation: Raise wheel carrier (7) with transmission jack and transmission platform until the rear axle shaft (37) is approximately horizontal. Transmission plate http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com Telescopic lifter http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com
18	Remove bolt holding spring control arm (6) to wheel carrier (7).		*BA35.20-P-1004-01A
19	Check that rear axle shaft (37) is firmly seated in rear axle shaft flange	To slacken a stuck rear axle shaft: ↓ Press rear axle shaft out of the rear axle shaft flange	AR35.30-P-0115-03B
			*210589034300
			*210589014000
20	Lever wheel carrier (7) off the supporting joint (6a) and remove wheel carrier	Suspend rear axle shaft (37) on vehicle to prevent damage to the rubber boot on the rear axle shaft (37). Installation: Drive the fitted bush (7b) flush into the wheel carrier using a suitable tool.
21	Detach wheel bearing (10) from wheel carrier (7).		*BA35.20-P-1001-06A
22	Detach brake cover plate (112c)
23	Install in the reverse order
24	Adjust parking brake		AR42.20-P-0540T
25.1	Activate SBC brake system using STAR DIAGNOSIS	Vehicles with Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) The following steps should be run through in STAR DIAGNOSIS: Select "Initial startup following repair "/" Replacement of brake disks" menu item. Then process all the individual steps from top to bottom.
	Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and read out fault memory	STAR DIAGNOSIS diagnosis system	AD00.00-P-2000-04A
	Risk of accident when commissioning the vehicle due to a lack of braking effect when the service brake is operated for the first time after repair work	Before starting engine, actuate brake pedal several times until the pressure is built up and maintained in the brake system.	AS42.50-Z-0002-01A
25.2	Press the brake pedal several times until the brake pads contact the brake disks	Vehicles with Adaptive Brake (ABR) Firm resistance should be noticeable at the brake pedal.
26	Perform wheel alignment check		AR40.20-P-0200T

REAR AXLE SHAFT

Number	Designation				Model 211
BA35.30-P-1001-01F	Collar nut, rear axle shaft to rear axle shaft flange	self-locking		Nm	350
		not self-locking	Stage 1	Nm	170
			Stage 2	∠°	45

REAR AXLE STABILIZER BAR

Number	Designation		Model 211
BA32.20-P-1001-04G	Nut, link rod to wheel carrier	Nm	50

REAR AXLE RPM SENSOR

Number	Designation		Model 211
BA42.30-P-1001-02A	Self-locking bolt of rear axle RPM sensor to wheel carrier	Nm	8

TORQUE STRUT

Number	Designation					Model 211
BA35.20-P-1002-03C	Self-locking nut, torque strut to wheel carrier	Aluminum	M12	Stage 1	Nm	50
				Stage 2	∠°	90
		Steel	M14	Stage 1	Nm	80
				Stage 2	∠°	90

CAMBER STRUT

Number	Designation					Model 211
BA35.20-P-1002-02C	Self-locking nut, camber strut to wheel carrier.	Aluminum	M12	Stage 1	Nm	50
				Stage 2	∠°	90
		Steel	M14	Stage 1	Nm	80
				Stage 2	∠°	90

TORQUE STRUT

Number	Designation					Model 211
BA35.20-P-1002-05C	Self-locking nut, thrust arm to wheel carrier	Aluminum	M12	Stage 1	Nm	50
				Stage 2	∠°	90
		Steel	M14	Stage 1	Nm	80
				Stage 2	∠°	90

SPRING CONTROL ARM

Number	Designation					Model 211
BA35.20-P-1004-01A	Self-locking nut, spring control arm to wheel carrier.	Aluminum	M14	Stage 1	Nm	150
				Stage 2	∠°	-
		Steel	M14	Stage 1	Nm	80
				Stage 2	∠°	90

HUB

Number	Designation		Model 211
BA35.20-P-1001-06A	Wheel bearing to wheel carrier	Nm	80

SUSPENSION STRUTS

Number	Designation		Model 211.2/6
BA32.25-P-1008-04B	Nut, rear air spring at spring control arm	Nm	150
BA32.25-P-1009-04B	Air suspension pressure line at rear axle distributor	Nm	2

TIE ROD

Number	Designation			Model 211
BA35.20-P-1001-04C	Self-locking nut, tie rod at wheel carrier	Stage 1	Nm	40
		Stage 2	∠°	90

Fig 2: Identifying Wrench Socket (211 589 00 09 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Extraction And Insertion Tool (210 589 03 43 00)

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Fig 4: Identifying Bracket (210 589 01 40 00)

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