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

MODEL 219.3 

Fig 1: Identifying Torque Strut At Front Axle Remove/Install Components

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	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
	Only tighten nuts and bolts of chassis components when vehicle is in a ready-to-drive condition.
1	Remove front wheel
	Remove/install wheels		AP40.10-P-4050TX
2.1	Remove the front and central sections of the lower engine compartment paneling	Vehicles with gasoline engine	AR61.20-P-1105TX
2.2	Remove front and center portion of bottom section of soundproofing	Vehicles with diesel engine	AR94.30-P-5300TX
3	Press radius rod (18) out of steering knuckle (5).		AR33.15-P-0160-01TX
			*BA33.20-P-1004-01K
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			Fig 2
			Fig 3
4	Undo nut (18c) of torque strut (18) from bolt (18a)	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. 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.
			*BA33.20-P-1006-01K
5	Pull bolt (18a) out of rubber mount (18d) and remove torque strut (18) from front axle carrier
	Checking
6	Check rubber boots on rubber mount (18d) for damage	The rubber boots should be retrofitted to protect the rubber mounts (18a).
		If necessary, replace or retrofit rubber boots: ↓
		Remove/install rubber boots on rubber mount.	AR33.15-P-0160-03T
7	Check rubber mount (18d) for signs of damage	If rubber mount (18d) is damaged: ↓
		Replace rubber mount on torque strut.	AR33.15-P-0160-02T
			Fig 5
8	Check rubber boot of ball joint of torque strut (18) for damage	The torque strut (18) must be replaced if the rubber boot is damaged.
9	Install in the reverse order

WHEEL LOCATION, HUB

Number	Designation			Model 219.3
BA33.20-P-1004-01K	Self-locking nut, radius rod to steering knuckle	Stage 1	Nm	50
		Stage 2	∠°	60
BA33.20-P-1006-01K	Self-locking nut, torque strut to front axle carrier	Stage 1	Nm	80
		Stage 2	∠°	120

Fig 2: Identifying Puller (220 589 00 33 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)

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Fig 5: Identifying Press Out/In Tool (220 589 06 43 00)

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