Remove/install upper control arm - AR33.20-P-0500T

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MODEL 211.0/2/6 (except 211.08/09/28/29)

Fig 1: Identifying Upper Control Arm Components

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Shown on model 211 with steel suspension

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

	Remove/install
	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
Installation	Only tighten nuts and bolts of chassis components when vehicle is in a ready-to-drive condition.
1	Empty front spring strut 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	Press follower joint (8) out of steering knuckle (5)	Secure steering knuckle (5) to prevent it from swinging away. The brake hose and electrical feed cables must not be stretched.	AR33.20-P-0500-01N
			*140589003300
			*210589046300
			*202589023300
			*BA33.20-P-1018-01A
	Left transverse control arm
4	Remove left front suspension strut.	Vehicles with AIRmatic (semi-active air suspension), code 489	AR32.25-P-1017TA
4	Remove left front suspension strut.	Vehicles without Airmatic (semi-active air suspension)	AR32.25-P-1017TS
5	Remove fuse box	Vehicles up to 31.5.06 Vehicles as of 1.6.06	AR54.15-P-1257T
6	Detach upper wishbone (6) from front end		*BA33.20-P-1007-01A
	Upper transverse control arm modified	As of 1.2.03	BT33.20-P-0500-01A
7	Inspect follower joint (8).	If necessary, replace follower joint (8) or upper transverse control arm (6).	AR33.20-P-0425I
	Right transverse control arm
8	Remove right front suspension strut	Vehicles with AIRmatic (semi-active air suspension), code 489	AR32.25-P-1017TA
8	Remove right front suspension strut	Vehicles without Airmatic (semi-active air suspension)	AR32.25-P-1017TS
9.1	Remove air filter housing (9a)
	Replace dust filter	Vehicles with code (581) Comfort automatic air conditioning up to VIN end no. A635991 X170336	AP83.00-P-8381T
9.2	Remove combination filter housing (9b).
	Replace combination filter	Vehicles with code (580) Automatic air conditioning or Vehicles with code (581) Comfort automatic air conditioning as of VIN end no. A635992 X170337	AP83.00-P-8384T
10	Detach upper wishbone (6) from front end		*BA33.20-P-1007-01A
	Upper transverse control arm modified	As of 1.2.03	BT33.20-P-0500-01A
			*001589001600
			*003589050900
			*003589060900
11	Inspect follower joint (8).	If necessary, replace follower joint (8) or upper transverse control arm (6).	AR33.20-P-0425I
12	Install in the reverse order

WHEEL LOCATION, HUB

Number	Designation			Model 211 except 211.08/09/28/29
BA33.20-P-1007-01A	Self-locking nut of upper wishbone on front end		Nm	50
BA33.20-P-1018-01A	Self-locking nut, upper wishbone follower joint to steering knuckle	Stage 1	Nm	20
BA33.20-P-1018-01A		Stage 2	∠°	90

Fig 2: Identifying Plug-In Joint Adapter (001 589 00 16 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Torque Tool Set (003 589 05 09 00)

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Fig 4: Identifying Plug-In Wrench (003 589 06 09 00)

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Fig 5: Identifying Puller (140 589 00 33 00)

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Fig 6: Identifying Thrust Washer M 10X1.5 (210 589 04 63 00)

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Fig 7: Identifying Puller (202 589 02 33 00)

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