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Remove/install front axle half - AR33.10-P-0200SX

MODEL 221.0/1 

MODEL 216 

Shown on left front suspension 

Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle Half Components
G07543168Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
MODIFICATION NOTES

12.10.09 Value changed: Self-locking nut for upper ball joint on upper transverse control arm to steering knuckle, 1st stage Model 221 with code Z07/Z07+Z19 *BA33.20-P-1007-01M 
INSTALLINGINSTALLING 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  
IMPORTANT Notes on Active Body Control suspension   AH32.50-P-0001-01N
IMPORTANT Notes on AIRmatic   AH32.22-P-1000-02SX
    IMPORTANTInstallation  Only tighten nuts and bolts of chassis components when vehicle is in a ready-to-drive condition.  
1 Reduce pressure completely in front suspension strut (40) using STAR DIAGNOSIS Vehicles with AIRmatic  
2 Secure vehicle on vehicle lift   AR00.60-P-0100SX
3 Remove front wheel    
REFER TO MAINTENANCEAP  Remove/install wheels   AP40.10-P-4050SX
4 Remove outer bolt from front axle shaft Vehicles with 4-MATIC
See "Remove/install steering knuckle".
AR33.25-P-0400SYZ
5 Disconnect front axle electrical connectors in wheel well   AR33.10-P-0100-06SX 
6 Detach brake line from brake hose (39) and seal openings   AR42.10-P-0013SX
7 Remove tie rod joint (10a) from steering knuckle (5)   AR46.40-P-0200-02SX
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA46.40-P-1001-01M 
    SPECIAL TOOL *140589006300
    SPECIAL TOOL *221589003300
    SPECIAL TOOL *221589053300
    SPECIAL TOOL *163589034300
8 Detach follower joint (8) from steering knuckle (5).   AR33.20-P-0500-01SX 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA33.20-P-1007-01M 
    SPECIAL TOOL *140589003300
    SPECIAL TOOL *210589046300
    SPECIAL TOOL *221589003300
    SPECIAL TOOL *163589034300
    SPECIAL TOOL *129589106300
9 Remove bottom engine compartment paneling Vehicles with top protection, code Z07 AR61.20-P-1105SXS
    Vehicles without top protection AR61.20-P-1105SX
10 Support front-axle half using transmission platform and transmission jack    
11.1 Detach pressure line on suspension strut (40) and remove suspension strut (40) from front end Vehicles with AIRmatic:  
    Vehicles with top protection, code Z07 AR32.25-P-1017SXS
    Vehicles without 4-MATIC and without maximum protection AR32.25-P-1017SX
    Vehicles with 4-MATIC AR32.25-P-1017SYZ
11.2 Detach hydraulic line on suspension strut (40) and remove suspension strut (40) from front end Vehicles with Active Body Control (Code 487) only. AR32.25-P-1017SY
12 Remove torque strut (18) from front axle carrier. TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA33.20-P-1006-01M 
13 Remove spring control arm (17) from front axle carrier. TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA33.20-P-1005-01M 
14 Detach link rod (23) from stabilizer bar (10) Vehicles with 4MATIC AR32.20-P-0300SX
15 SPECIAL TOOL Mount guard plate for brake cover plate   AR42.00-P-0100-01A
    SPECIAL TOOL *220589013100
16 Lower front-axle half    
17 Remove upper transverse control arm (6) If necessary:
Vehicles with top protection, code Z07
AR33.20-P-0500SXS
    Vehicles without top protection AR33.20-P-0500SX 
18 Install in the reverse order    
19 Bleed brake system   AR42.10-P-0010SX
20 Perform wheel alignment check   AR40.20-P-0200SX
WHEEL LOCATION, HUB

Number Designation       Model 216 without 4MATIC Model 216 with 4MATIC
BA33.20-P-1005-01M Self-locking nut, spring control arm to front axle carrier   Stage 1 Nm 80 80
    Hexagon Stage 2 ∠° 150 150
    Torx Stage 2 ∠° - -
BA33.20-P-1006-01M Self-locking nut, torque strut to front axle carrier   Stage 1 Nm 80 80
    Hexagon Stage 2 ∠° 150 150
    Torx 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-1005-01M Self-locking nut, spring control arm to front axle carrier   Stage 1 Nm 80 80
    Hexagon Stage 2 ∠° 150 150
    Torx Stage 2 ∠° 180 180
BA33.20-P-1006-01M Self-locking nut, torque strut to front axle carrier   Stage 1 Nm 80 80
    Hexagon Stage 2 ∠° 150 150
    Torx Stage 2 ∠° 180 180
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 with code Z07/Z07+Z19
BA33.20-P-1005-01M Self-locking nut, spring control arm to front axle carrier   Stage 1 Nm 80
    Hexagon Stage 2 ∠° 180
    Torx Stage 2 ∠° 180
BA33.20-P-1006-01M Self-locking nut, torque strut to front axle carrier   Stage 1 Nm 80
    Hexagon Stage 2 ∠° 180
    Torx Stage 2 ∠° 180
BA33.20-P-1007-01M Self-locking nut, upper wishbone follower joint to steering knuckle   Stage 1 Nm 50
      Stage 2 ∠° 60
TIE ROD

Number Designation     Model 216 Model 221
BA46.40-P-1001-01M Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle Stage 1 Nm 50 50
    Stage 2 ∠° 60 60
Fig 2: Identifying Thrust Piece (140 589 00 63 00)
G07510541Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 3: Identifying Puller (221 589 00 33 00)
G07543144Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 4: Identifying Puller (221 589 05 33 00)
G07543145Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 5: Identifying Press (163 589 03 43 00)
G07504331Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 6: Identifying Puller (140 589 00 33 00)
G07543173Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 7: Identifying Thrust Washer M 10x1.5 (210 589 04 63 00)
G07543174Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 8: Identifying Thrust Piece (129 589 10 63 00)
G07543175Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 9: Identifying Guard Plate (220 589 01 31 00)
G07502612Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA