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Remove/install spring control arm on front axle - AR33.15-P-0170TX

MODEL 219.3 

Shown on model 219 with steel suspension 

Fig 1: Identifying Spring Control Arm On Front Axle Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 219
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MODIFICATION NOTES

30.6.09 Replace rubber mount on spring control arm Vehicles with slit rubber mount AR33.15-P-0170-02T
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
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    
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Only tighten nuts and bolts of chassis components when vehicle is in a ready-to-drive condition.    
1 Deflate front suspension strut (40) using STAR DIAGNOSIS Vehicles with AIRmatic (semi-active air suspension), code 489  
REFER TO SELF DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and read out fault memory   AD00.00-P-2000-04A
NOTES notes on AIRmatic   AH32.22-P-1000-02T
2 Remove front wheel    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE Remove/install wheels   AP40.10-P-4050TX
3.1 Remove rear section of lower engine compartment paneling Vehicles with gasoline engine AR61.20-P-1105TX
3.2 Remove rear part section of bottom section of soundproofing Vehicles with diesel engine AR94.30-P-5300TX
4 Remove left front rpm sensor (L6/1) or right front rpm sensor (L6/2) from steering knuckle (5) and tie up to one side IMPORTANT To do this, unscrew bolt (2) and unclip electrical feed line from retaining clamp on steering knuckle (5).  
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Observe correct observe installation position, the chafe protection (3) must be screwed to the rpm sensor (L6/1, L6/2) as shown. It must not be installed between the rpm sensor (L6/1, L6/2) and steering knuckle (5).  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA42.30-P-1001-01H 
5 Detach suspension strut (40) from spring control arm (17) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.25-P-1002-04K 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.25-P-1005-04K 
6 Remove link rod (78k) from stabilizer bar pivot bushing (10b) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.20-P-1003-02M 
7 Detach spring control arm (17) from front-axle carrier (1) NOTES The bolt (17a) must not turn. Make sure to counterhold bolt (17a) when slackening the nut. Otherwise the locating tabs for camber adjustment in the rubber mount (17d) will be sheared off if the repair kit is installed.  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA33.20-P-1005-01K 
SPECIAL TOOL Figure
8 Press track control arm (17) from stub axle assembly (5)   AR33.15-P-0170-01TX
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA33.20-P-1003-01K 
SPECIAL TOOL Puller Figure
SPECIAL TOOL Press Figure
SPECIAL TOOL Thrust piece Figure
INSPECT Checking     
9 Check rubber mount (17d) in spring control arm (17) for signs of damage If necessary, replace rubber mount (17d). AR33.15-P-0170-02TX
SPECIAL TOOL Extraction and insertion tool Figure
Replace spring control arm's rubber mount (slit rubber mount). AR33.15-P-0170-02T
SPECIAL TOOL Extraction and insertion tool Fig 7
SPECIAL TOOL Press-in tool Figure
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, replace torsion bar pivot bushing (10b). AR32.20-P-0310TX
12 Check supporting joint (7) in steering knuckle (5) for signs of damage IMPORTANT Do not remove steering knuckle (5), if necessary: ↓ AR33.20-P-0425TX 
Replace supporting joint (7). AR33.20-P-0440TX 
13 Install in the reverse order    
14 Perform a wheel alignment check   AR40.20-P-0200TX
FRONT AXLE STABILIZER BAR

Number Designation Model 219.3
BA32.20-P-1003-02M Self-locking nut, link rod to joint piece Nm 130
SUSPENSION STRUTS

Number Designation Model 219 with steel suspension Model 219 with AIRmatic
BA32.25-P-1002-04K Bolt, front suspension strut to spring control arm Nm 165 -
BA32.25-P-1005-04K Nut, front suspension strut to spring control arm Nm - 165
FRONT AXLE RPM SENSOR

Number Designation Model 219
BA42.30-P-1001-01H Self-locking bolt, front axle rpm sensor to steering knuckle Nm 25
WHEEL LOCATION, HUB

Number Designation Model 219.3
BA33.20-P-1005-01K Self-locking nut, spring control arm to front axle carrier Stage 1 Nm 80
Stage 2 ∠° 120
WHEEL LOCATION, HUB

Number Designation Model 219.3
BA33.20-P-1003-01K Self-locking nut, track control arm to stub axle Stage 1 Nm 50
Stage 2 ∠° 60
Fig 2: Identifying Box Wrench Bit (211 589 00 03 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Press (163 589 03 43 00)
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Fig 4: Identifying Thrust Piece (140 589 00 63 00)
G10767790Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 5: Identifying Puller (220 589 00 33 00)
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Fig 6: Identifying Extraction And Insertion Tool (220 589 06 43 00)
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Fig 7: Identifying Removal And Installation Tool (220 589 00 43 00)
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Fig 8: Identifying Press Tool (211 589 00 43 00)
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