Remove/install spring control arm on front axle - AR33.15-P-0170T
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MODEL 211 (except 211.08/09/28/29)
Shown on model 211 with steel suspension
MODIFICATION NOTES
| 30.6.09 | Replace rubber mount on spring control arm | Vehicles with slit rubber mount | AR33.15-P-0170-02T |
| 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 | |
| Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts | AH00.00-N-0001-01A | ||
| When working on the front-end assembly, be careful not to scratch, mark or notch the surfaces of aluminum parts. Otherwise the service life of the parts will be affected | |||
| Only tighten nuts and bolts of chassis components when vehicle is in a ready-to-drive condition. | |||
| 1.1 | Deflate front suspension strut (40) using STAR DIAGNOSIS | Vehicles with AIRmatic (semi-active air suspension), code 489 | |
| Notes on AIRmatic | AH32.22-P-1000-02T | ||
| 2 | Remove front wheel | ||
| Remove/install wheels | AP40.10-P-4050Z | ||
| 3.1 | Remove rear part section of bottom section of soundproofing | Vehicles with diesel engine | AR94.30-P-5300T |
| 3.2 | Remove rear section of lower engine compartment paneling | Vehicles with gasoline engine | AR61.20-P-1105T |
| 4 | Remove left front RPM sensor (L6/1) or right front RPM sensor (L6/2) from steering knuckle (5) and hang up to one side | ||
| *BA42.30-P-1001-01A | |||
| 5 | Detach suspension strut (40) from spring control arm (17) | *BA32.25-P-1002-04B | |
| *BA32.25-P-1007-04B | |||
| 6 | Remove link rod (78k) of stabilizer bar from stabilizer bar pivot bushing (10b) | ↓ |
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| Fit new stabilizer bar pivot bushing. | AR32.20-P-0310M | ||
| *BA32.20-P-1006-02B | |||
| 7 | Detach spring control arm (17) from front-axle carrier (1) | ||
| *BA33.20-P-1014-01A | |||
| *211589000300 | |||
| 8 | Press track control arm (17) from stub axle assembly (5) | AR33.15-P-0170-01R | |
| *BA33.20-P-1012-01A | |||
| *220589003300 | |||
| *163589034300 | |||
| *140589006300 | |||
| 9 | Check rubber bushing (17d) of spring control arm (17) for signs of damage | Replace rubber bushing (17d) if necessary: ↓ |
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| Replace rubber bearing on spring control arm. | AR33.15-P-0170-02I | ||
| *220589064300 | |||
| Replace spring control arm's rubber mount (slit rubber mount). | AR33.15-P-0170-02T | ||
| *220589004300 | |||
| *211589004300 | |||
| 10 | Check rubber bushing (40a) in spring control arm (17) for signs of damage | Replace rubber bushing (40a) if necessary: | |
| 11 | Check stabilizer bar pivot bushing (10b) in spring control arm (17) for signs of damage | If necessary: ↓ | |
| Fit new stabilizer bar pivot bushing. | AR32.20-P-0310M | ||
| 12 | Check supporting joint (7) in steering knuckle (5) for signs of damage | AR33.20-P-0425I | |
| Fit new supporting joint (7) if necessary. | AR33.20-P-0440TX | ||
| 13 | Install in the reverse order | ||
| 14 | Perform a wheel alignment check | AR40.20-P-0200T |
SUSPENSION STRUTS
| Number | Designation | Model 211 steel suspension | Model 211 Airmatic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA32.25-P-1002-04B | Bolt, front suspension strut to spring control arm | Nm | 165 | - |
| BA32.25-P-1007-04B | Nut, front suspension strut to spring control arm | Nm | - | 165 |
FRONT AXLE STABILIZER BAR
| Number | Designation | Model 211 except model 211.08/09/28/29 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA32.20-P-1006-02B | Self-locking nut, link rod to joint piece | Nm | 130 |
FRONT AXLE RPM SENSOR
| Number | Designation | Model 211 except model 211.08/09/28/29 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA42.30-P-1001-01A | Self-locking bolt, front axle RPM sensor to steering knuckle | Nm | 25 |
WHEEL LOCATION, HUB
| Number | Designation | Model 211 except 211.08/09/28/29 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA33.20-P-1012-01A | Self-locking nut, track control arm to stub axle | Stage 1 | Nm | 50 |
| Stage 2 | ∠° | 60 | ||
| BA33.20-P-1014-01A | Self-locking nut, spring control arm to front axle carrier | Stage 1 | Nm | 80 |
| Stage 2 | ∠° | 120 | ||