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Remove/install front wheel hub - AR33.20-P-0310SX

MODEL 216 without 4MATIC 

MODEL 221 without CODE Z07 (Top protection) without 4MATIC 

Fig 1: Identifying Front Wheel Hub Remove/Install Components
G09976202Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Remove front wheel    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   MODEL 216, 221 AP40.10-P-4050SX
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   MODEL 212, 218 AP40.10-P-4050EW
2 Remove brake disk (1) MODEL 216, 221 AR42.10-P-0220SX
    Model 212 with divided brake caliper support AR42.10-P-0225EV
    Model 212 with undivided brake caliper support AR42.10-P-0225EW
    MODEL 212 except AMG with fixed-caliper brake AR42.10-P-0225EWF
    MODEL 212, 218 except CODE B07 (AMG ceramic high-performance compound brake system) AR42.10-P-0225CMG
    MODEL 212, 218 with CODE B07 (AMG ceramic high-performance compound brake system) AR42.10-P-0225QQ
    Model 218 except AMG AR42.10-P-0220EL
3 Pull off hub cap (2) with removal and installation tool (01) SPECIAL TOOL Removal and installation tool Figure
4 Loosen hexagon socket head screw (3a) and remove clamping nut (3) TORQUE SPECIFICATION MODEL 212 *BA33.20-P-1001-01O 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION MODEL 216, 221 *BA33.20-P-1001-01M 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION MODEL 218 *BA33.20-P-1001-01Q 
5 Remove outer tapered roller bearing (4)    
6 Detach front wheel hub (5) from steering knuckle spindle (6a) If front wheel hub (5) is firmly attached:
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    Pull off front wheel hub (5). AR33.20-P-0310-01TX
    SPECIAL TOOL Impact extractor Fig 6
    SPECIAL TOOL Puller Fig 4
    SPECIAL TOOL Collet chuck Fig 5
7 Replace radial shaft seal (7) When reusing front wheel hub (5)  
      AR33.20-P-0310-03SX
    SPECIAL TOOL Installation tool Fig 3
INSPECT Check     
8 Check brake cover plate (8) for damage IMPORTANT If damaged, replace brake cover plate (8).  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION MODEL 216, 221 *BA42.10-P-1003-06G 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION MODEL 212, 218 *BA42.10-P-1003-06H 
9 Check steering knuckle spindle (6a) for discoloration and wear on bearing seats IMPORTANT Discoloration can occur e.g. because of the heat generated due to incorrect bearing play settings.
If necessary
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Replace steering knuckle (6)
 
    MODEL 216, 221 AR33.25-P-0400SX
    MODEL 212, 218 AR33.25-P-0400EW
10 Check surface (arrow) of radial shaft sealing ring (7) on steering knuckle spindle (6a) IMPORTANT Check for scoring and galling.
If there is noticeable scoring
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Replace steering knuckle (6)
 
    MODEL 216, MODEL 221 AR33.25-P-0400SX
    MODEL 212, 218 AR33.25-P-0400EW
11 Check threaded holes of wheel bolts in front wheel hub (5) IMPORTANT If damaged, replace front wheel hub (5).  
12 Check inner tapered roller bearing, outer tapered roller bearing (4) and bearing races   AR33.20-P-0310-02TX
    IMPORTANT If damaged, replace front wheel hub (5).  
13 Install in the reverse order    
14 Adjust wheel bearing play   AR33.20-P-0300SX 
DANGER Risk of accident  when commissioning the vehicle due to a lack of braking effect when the service brake is operated for the first time after repair work. Before starting engine, actuate brake pedal several times until pressure is built up and maintained in the brake system. AS42.50-Z-0002-01A
15 Operate the brake pedal several times until brake pads make contact with the brake disks (1) IMPORTANT Model 212, 216, 218, 221 (except 221.095/195)
Press brake pedal several times in succession until a firm resistance is noticeable.
IMPORTANT MODEL 221.095/195
Depress brake pedal 10 times fully and quickly.
 
WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number Designation MODEL 216.37 MODEL 221.003/02/05/07/095/103/12/15/17/195 except CODE Z07 except CODE Z19 except 4MATIC
BA33.20-P-1001-01M Bolt for clamp nut used to adjust front-axle wheel bearing play Nm 11 11
WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number Designation MODEL 212 except 4MATIC
BA33.20-P-1001-01O Bolt for locknut on front-wheel mounting Nm 11
WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number Designation MODEL 218 except 4MATIC
BA33.20-P-1001-01Q Bolt for clamp nut to adjust front axle wheel bearing play Nm 11
BRAKE DISKS, 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
BRAKE DISKS, BRAKE COVER PLATE

Number Designation MODEL 212 MODEL 218
BA42.10-P-1003-06H Bolt brake cover plate to steering knuckle or wheel carrier M6 Nm 14 14
M8 Nm 18 18
Fig 2: Identifying Puller Tool (116 589 22 33 00)
G07687746Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 3: Identifying Tool (203 589 02 43 00)
G07687754Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 4: Identifying Puller (001 589 50 33 00)
G07274511Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 5: Identifying Collet Chuck (201 589 01 34 00)
G07687751Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 6: Identifying Impact Extractor (201 589 10 33 00)
G07687749Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA