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

MODEL 221.0/1 except CODE (Z07) Top protection 

MODEL 216 

Shown on vehicle with code (487) Active Body Control (ABC) 

Fig 1: Identifying Upper Control Arm Remove/Install Components - Shown On Vehicle With Code (487)
G10109508Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on vehicle with production period up to 1.6.08 except code (809) Model year 2009 

Fig 2: Identifying Upper Control Arm Remove/Install Components - Shown On Vehicle Except Code (809)
G10109509Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Vehicles with AIRmatic 

Fig 3: Identifying Suspension Strut Pressure Line Connection - Vehicles With Airmatic
G10109510Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
MODIFICATION NOTES

28.1.09 Puller 201 589 01 33 00 replaced by 140 589 00 33 00   AR33.20-P-0500-01SX
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 of the parts will be reduced.  
    INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Only tighten bolts and nuts of the chassis components in the curb condition.  
IMPORTANT Notes on Active Body Control suspension   AH32.50-P-0001-01N
IMPORTANT Notes on AIRmatic   AH32.22-P-1000-02SX
1 Release pressure in suspension strut (40) completely using STAR DIAGNOSIS Vehicles with AIRmatic  
Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS AD00.00-P-2000-04A
2 Remove front wheel    
Remove/install wheels   AP40.10-P-4050SX
3 Unscrew compressed air terminal (40c) from suspension strut (40). Vehicles with AIRmatic  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.25-P-1003-04L 
4 Remove left or right front level sensor (B22/8 or B22/9) from upper transverse control arm (6) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA82.10-P-1001-01A 
5 Detach follower joint (8) from steering knuckle (5). NOTES When doing so, secure the steering knuckle (5) with a cable tie (9) to prevent it from tilting away. The brake hose and electrical feed cables must not be stretched. AR33.20-P-0500-01SX
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA33.20-P-1007-01M 
SPECIAL TOOL Fig 8
SPECIAL TOOL Fig 9
SPECIAL TOOL Figure
SPECIAL TOOL Figure
SPECIAL TOOL Figure
6 Support suspension strut (40) using floor jack (01)    
7 Unscrew nuts (2) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.25-P-1001-04L 
8 Lower floor jack (01) carefully until the threaded studs of the suspension strut (40) are moved out of the front end    
  Left upper transverse control arm     
9 Remove the left engine intake air duct Except engine 651  
10 Unclip expansion reservoir (3) of power steering from bracket Vehicles with code (487) Active Body Control (ABC)  
11 Detach vacuum line (4) from brake booster and place to one side    
12 Undo nuts (6a) and remove bolts (6b) from upper transverse control arm (6). TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA33.20-P-1002-01M 
13 Remove upper transverse control arm (6)    
14 Check follower joint (8) and rubber boot for signs of damage Replace upper transverse control arm (6) if necessary.  
  Right upper transverse control arm     
15.1 Remove starter battery (G1/4). Vehicles with production period up to 1.6.08 except code (809) Model year 2009 AR54.10-P-0008SX
15.2 Remove high-voltage battery Model 221.095/195 AR54.10-P-1140SXH
16 Detach battery base from body    
17 Disconnect electrical connector (11) from coolant expansion reservoir (10)    
18 Remove expansion reservoir (10) for coolant and place it along with the connected coolant lines to one side    
19 Undo nuts (6a) and remove bolts (6b) from upper transverse control arm (6). TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA33.20-P-1002-01M 
SPECIAL TOOL Fig 4
SPECIAL TOOL Fig 5
SPECIAL TOOL Fig 6
20 Remove upper transverse control arm (6)    
21 Check follower joint (8) and rubber boot for signs of damage Replace upper transverse control arm (6) if necessary.  
22 Install in the reverse order    
SUSPENSION STRUTS

Number Designation Model 216 without 4MATIC Model 216 with 4MATIC
BA32.25-P-1001-04L Nut, front suspension strut to front end Stage 1 Nm 35 35
Stage 2 Nm - -
BA32.25-P-1003-04L Air suspension pressure line to suspension strut   Nm - 5
SUSPENSION STRUTS

Number Designation Model 221 with 4MATIC
BA32.25-P-1001-04L Nut, front suspension strut to front end Stage 1 Nm 35
Stage 2 Nm -
BA32.25-P-1003-04L Air suspension pressure line to suspension strut   Nm 5
SUSPENSION STRUTS

Number Designation Model 221 with code 487 (ABC) Model 221 without 4MATIC and without code 487, Z07/Z07+Z19
BA32.25-P-1001-04L Nut, front suspension strut to front end Stage 1 Nm 35 30
Stage 2 Nm - -
BA32.25-P-1003-04L Air suspension pressure line to suspension strut   Nm - 5
FRONT AXLE LEVEL SENSOR

Number Designation Model 216 Model 221
BA82.10-P-1001-01A Nut, level sensor link rod to upper control arm Nm 6 10
WHEEL LOCATION, HUB

Number Designation Model 216 without 4MATIC Model 216 with 4MATIC
BA33.20-P-1002-01M Self-locking nut of upper wishbone on front end Stage 1 Nm 50 50
Stage 2 ∠° - -
BA33.20-P-1007-01M Self-locking nut, upper wishbone follower joint to steering knuckle Stage 1 Nm 20 20
Stage 2 ∠° 90 90
WHEEL LOCATION, HUB

Number Designation Model 221.00/02/05/07/09/10/12/15/17/19 without 4MATIC without code Z07/Z07+Z19 Model 221.08/09/18/19 with 4MATIC without code Z07
BA33.20-P-1002-01M Self-locking nut of upper wishbone on front end Stage 1 Nm 50 50
Stage 2 ∠° - -
BA33.20-P-1007-01M Self-locking nut, upper wishbone follower joint to steering knuckle Stage 1 Nm 20 20
Stage 2 ∠° 90 90
WHEEL LOCATION, HUB

Number Designation Model 221.09/19 without 4MATIC without code Z07
BA33.20-P-1002-01M Self-locking nut of upper wishbone on front end Stage 1 Nm 50
Stage 2 ∠° -
BA33.20-P-1007-01M Self-locking nut, upper wishbone follower joint to steering knuckle Stage 1 Nm 20
Stage 2 ∠° 90
Fig 4: Identifying Plug-In Joint Adapter (001 589 00 16 00)
G07449673Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 5: Identifying Torque Tool Set (003 589 05 09 00)
G07687787Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 6: Identifying Plug-In Wrench (003 589 06 09 00)
G07687788Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 7: Identifying Thrust Piece (129 589 10 63 00)
G07687781Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 8: Identifying Puller (140 589 00 33 00)
G07492442Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 9: Identifying Thrust Washer M 10X1.5 (210 589 04 63 00)
G07304530Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 10: Identifying Puller (221 589 00 33 00)
G07274448Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 11: Identifying Press (163 589 03 43 00)
G07300835Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA