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Remove/install follower joint of steering knuckle bearing - AR33.20-P-0427TX

MODEL 211 (except 211.08 /09 /28 /29) 

MODEL 219, 230 

MODEL 230 except CODE (P99) "AMG Black Series" special model 

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Knuckle Bearing Components
G07506706Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
MODIFICATION NOTES

9.8.08 SWZ 140 589 00 33 00 for prying off upper ball joint added Step 3 AR33.20-P-0500-01N 
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Remove front wheel    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE Remove/install wheels Model 219 AP40.10-P-4050TX
REFER TO MAINTENANCE Model 211, 230 AP40.10-P-4050Z
2 Pry follower joint (8) off steering knuckle Model 219 AR33.20-P-0500-01TX
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA33.20-P-1008-01K 
Model 211, 230 AR33.20-P-0500-01N 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA33.20-P-1018-01A 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA33.20-P-1009-01K 
SPECIAL TOOL Figure
SPECIAL TOOL Figure
SPECIAL TOOL Figure
3 Remove bolts (7) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA33.20-P-1009-01K 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA33.20-P-1019-01A 
4 Remove follower joint (8) from upper transverse control arm (6) IMPORTANTInstallation:  Press follower joint (8) all the way in the upper transverse control arm (6).  
5 Install in the reverse order IMPORTANT Use bolts and nuts from repair kit.
IMPORTANT Chassis alignment is not necessary.
 
WHEEL LOCATION, HUB

Number Designation Model 211 except 211.08/09/28/29 Model 230 except code P99
BA33.20-P-1019-01A Nut, follower joint to upper transverse control arm Stage 1 Nm 20 20
Stage 2 ∠° 45 45
WHEEL LOCATION, HUB

Number Designation Model 219.3
BA33.20-P-1009-01K Nut, follower joint to upper transverse control arm Stage 1 Nm 20
Stage 2 ∠° 45
WHEEL LOCATION, HUB

Number Designation Model 211 except 211.08/09/28/29 Model 230 except code P99
BA33.20-P-1018-01A Self-locking nut, upper wishbone follower joint to steering knuckle Stage 1 Nm 20 20
Stage 2 ∠° 90 90
WHEEL LOCATION, HUB

Number Designation Model 219.3
BA33.20-P-1008-01K Self-locking nut, upper wishbone follower joint to steering knuckle Stage 1 Nm 20
Stage 2 ∠° 90
Fig 2: Identifying Thrust Washer M 10X1.5 (210 589 04 63 00)
G07506707Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 3: Identifying Puller (202 589 02 33 00)
G07506708Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 4: Identifying Puller (140 589 00 33 00)
G07506709Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.