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Remove/install steering knuckle - AR33.25-P-0400SX

MODEL 221.00/02/05/07/10/12/15/17 except CODE (Z07) Top protection 

MODEL 221.09/19 

Vehicles without 4MATIC 

MODEL 216.37 

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Knuckle Components
G07543258Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
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.  
    IMPORTANTInstallation:  Tighten nuts and bolts of chassis components only when vehicle is in the ready-to-drive condition.  
1 REFER TO MAINTENANCE Remove front wheel
Remove/install wheels
  AP40.10-P-4050SX
2 Detach rpm sensor (L6/1 or L6/2) from steering knuckle (5)   AR42.30-P-0712SX
3 Remove front wheel hub (3)   AR33.20-P-0310SX 
4 Remove brake cover plate (4) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA42.10-P-1003-06G 
5 Remove link rod (7) from steering knuckle (5). Vehicles with AIRmatic
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
*BA32.20-P-1002-02O 
6 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
7 Remove torque strut (18) from front axle carrier.   AR33.15-P-0160SX 
8 Detach spring control arm (17) from steering knuckle (5)   AR33.15-P-0170-01SX 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA33.20-P-1003-01M 
    SPECIAL TOOL *221589023300
9 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
10 Remove steering knuckle (5)    
11 Remove torque strut (18) from steering knuckle (5) When replacing the steering knuckle (5). AR33.15-P-0160-01SX 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA33.20-P-1004-01M 
    SPECIAL TOOL *221589023300
INSPECT Checking     
12 Check rubber boot and supporting ball joint of spring control arm (17) for damage If necessary: ↓
Replace spring control arm (17):
 
    Vehicles with AIRmatic AR33.15-P-0170SX
    Vehicles with code 487, Active Body Control (ABC) AR33.15-P-0170SY 
13 Check rubber boot and ball joint of torque strut (18) for signs of damage If necessary: ↓
Replace strut rod (18)
AR33.15-P-0160SX 
14 Install in the reverse order    
BRAKE DISCS, BRAKE COVER PLATE

Number Designation     Model 216 Model 221
BA42.10-P-1003-06G Bolt brake cover plate to steering knuckle or wheel carrier M6 Nm 14 14
    M8 Nm 18 18
FRONT AXLE STABILIZER BAR

Number Designation   Model 216 Model 221
BA32.20-P-1002-02O Nut, link rod to steering knuckle Nm 90 90
WHEEL LOCATION, HUB

Number Designation     Model 216
without 4MATIC
BA33.20-P-1003-01M Self-locking nut, track control arm to stub axle Stage 1 Nm 40
    Stage 2 ∠° 150
BA33.20-P-1004-01M Self-locking nut, radius rod to steering knuckle Stage 1 Nm 40
    Stage 2 ∠° 150
BA33.20-P-1007-01M Self-locking nut, upper wishbone follower joint to steering knuckle Stage 1 Nm 20
    Stage 2 ∠° 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-1003-01M Self-locking nut, track control arm to stub axle Stage 1 Nm 40
    Stage 2 ∠° 150
BA33.20-P-1004-01M Self-locking nut, radius rod to steering knuckle Stage 1 Nm 40
    Stage 2 ∠° 150
BA33.20-P-1007-01M Self-locking nut, upper wishbone follower joint to steering knuckle Stage 1 Nm 20
    Stage 2 ∠° 90
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)
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Fig 6: Identifying Puller (221 589 02 33 00)
G07543177Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 7: Identifying Puller (140 589 00 33 00)
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Fig 8: Identifying Thrust Washer M 10x1.5 (210 589 04 63 00)
G07543174Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA