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Remove/install torque strut at front axle - AR33.15-P-0160R

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MODEL 211 (except 211.08/09/28/29) 

MODEL 230 

Shown on model 230.475 

Fig 1: Identifying Torque Strut Components
G07284169Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
DANGER 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 Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
NOTES 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    
IMPORTANTInstallation  Only tighten nuts and bolts of chassis components when vehicle is in a ready-to-drive condition.    
1 Remove front wheel    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE Remove/install wheels AP40.10-P-4050Z
2.1 Remove the front and central sections of the lower engine compartment paneling Model 230 without code (P99) Special model "AMG Black Series" AR61.20-P-1105R
Model 211 with gasoline engine AR61.20-P-1105T
2.2 Remove bottom engine compartment paneling Model 230 with code (P99) Special model "AMG Black Series" AR61.20-P-1105RBS
2.3 Remove front and center portion of bottom section of soundproofing Model 211 with diesel engine AR94.30-P-5300T
3 Remove trim at bottom front bumper corner Model 230 without code (P99) Special model "AMG Black Series"  
4 Unscrew the nut on the ball joint of the torque strut (18)    
5 Press radius rod (18) out of steering knuckle (5).   AR33.15-P-0160-01I 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA33.20-P-1013-01A 
SPECIAL TOOL *220589003300
SPECIAL TOOL *163589034300
SPECIAL TOOL *140589006300
SPECIAL TOOL *221589003300
SPECIAL TOOL *171589003400
6 Check bushing for supporting the ball joint of strut rod (18) in the steering knuckle (5) Model 230 with code (P99) Special model "AMG Black Series" AR33.25-P-0455-01RBS
7 Unscrew nut (18c) NOTES When loosening the nut (18c) the bolt (18a) must not be twisted. Always counterhold self-locking bolt (18a). Otherwise the locating lugs for the caster adjustment in the rubber mount (18d) will be sheared off when the repair kit is fitted.
IMPORTANTInstallation:  Screw on nut (18c) of bolt (18a) until it abuts, however do not tighten yet so that the rubber mount (18d) of the strut rod (18) can twist when the vehicle is rocked to settle the suspension. Do not tighten nut (18c) until in ready-to-drive condition.
 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA33.20-P-1015-01A 
8 Pull bolt (18a) out of rubber mount (18d) and remove torque strut (18) from front axle carrier    
INSPECT Checking     
9 Check rubber boots on rubber mount (18d) for damage IMPORTANT To protect the rubber mounts (18d) the rubber boots should be retrofitted.
IMPORTANT If necessary, replace or retrofit rubber boots:
 
Detach/attach rubber boots on rubber mount AR33.15-P-0160-03T 
10 Check rubber mount (18d) of torque strut (18) for signs of damage If rubber mount (18d) is damaged:

Model 230 with code (P99) Special model "AMG Black Series": replace strut rod (18).
Model 211, 230 without code (P99) Special model "AMG Black Series": Replace rubber mount (18d):
 
Replace rubber mount (18d) of strut rod (18). AR33.15-P-0160-02T 
SPECIAL TOOL *220589064300
11 Check rubber boot of ball joint of torque strut (18) for damage IMPORTANT The torque strut (18) must be replaced if the rubber boot is damaged.  
12 Install in the reverse order    
WHEEL LOCATION, HUB

Number Designation Model 211 except 211.08/09/28/29 Model 230 except code P99 Model 230 with code P99
BA33.20-P-1013-01A Self-locking nut, radius rod to steering knuckle Stage 1 Nm 50 50 50
Stage 2 ∠° 60 60 60
BA33.20-P-1015-01A Self-locking nut, torque strut to front axle carrier Stage 1 Nm 80 80 80
Stage 2 ∠° 120 120 120
Fig 2: Identifying Puller (220 589 00 33 00)
G07284170Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 3: Identifying Press (163 589 03 43 00)
G07284171Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 4: Identifying Thrust Piece (140 589 00 63 00)
G07284172Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 5: Identifying Press Out/In Tool (220 589 06 43 00)
G07284173Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 6: Identifying Puller (221 589 00 33 00)
G07284174Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 7: Identifying Thrust Piece (171 589 00 34 00)
G07284175Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.