Press the radius rod out of the stub axle assembly - AR33.15-P-0160-01SX

MODIFICATION NOTES

14.6.06

Special tool for pressing torque strut out of steering knuckle changed

WHEEL LOCATION, HUB

Number	Designation			Model 216 without 4MATIC	Model 216 with 4MATIC
BA33.20-P-1004-01M	Self-locking nut, radius rod to steering knuckle	Stage 1	Nm	40	50
		Stage 2	∠°	150	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
BA33.20-P-1004-01M	Self-locking nut, radius rod to steering knuckle	Stage 1	Nm	40
		Stage 2	∠°	150

WHEEL LOCATION, HUB

Number	Designation			Model 221.08/09/18/19 with 4MATIC without code Z07	Model 221 with code Z07/Z07+Z19
BA33.20-P-1004-01M	Self-locking nut, radius rod to steering knuckle	Stage 1	Nm	50	90
		Stage 2	∠°	90	90

Fig 1: Identifying Puller (221 589 02 33 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Puller Fork (221 589 03 33 00)

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Puller 221 589 02 33 00 is required for all models.

Puller fork 221 589 03 33 00 only required for model 221 with maximum protection, code Z07

Unscrew self-locking nut from radius rod coupling.
Installation: Replace self-locking nut.
Screw thrust washer (044a) onto the radius rod coupling.
Apply the puller (035).
Press torque strut (18) out of steering knuckle (5) by turning spindle (arrow).

Fig 3: Pressing Torque Strut Out Of Steering Knuckle By Turning Spindle

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When pressing out, do not damage the rubber boot of the torque strut joint, otherwise the torque strut must be replaced.