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Remove/install torque strut at front axle - AR33.15-P-0160LF

MODEL 217 

MODEL 222 

Shown on MODEL 222 without CODE M005 (4MATIC) 

Fig 1: Torque Strut At Front Axle Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 222 Without Code M005 (1 Of 3)
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Fig 2: Torque Strut At Front Axle Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 222 Without Code M005 (2 Of 3)
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Fig 3: Torque Strut At Front Axle Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 222 Without Code M005 (3 Of 3)
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NOTES Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
IMPORTANT Notes on repair work on suspension components   AH00.00-P-0100-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Remove center and front engine compartment paneling   AR61.20-P-1105LF
2 Detach corresponding front complete wheel    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE     AP40.10-P-4050HA
3 Unhook electrical line (1) of front rpm sensor from cable duct (2) MODEL 217
without CODE M005 (4MATIC)
MODEL 222
without CODE M005 (4MATIC)
 
4 Detach cable duct (2) and place to one side MODEL 217
without CODE M005 (4MATIC)
MODEL 222
without CODE M005 (4MATIC)
 
5 Remove tie rod (3) from steering knuckle (4) NOTES The ball head must be counterheld and a impact wrench/driver must not be used.
Otherwise the ball head or steering knuckle (4) may be damaged.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION nut, tie rod to steering knuckle
*BA46.40-P-1001-01M 
6 Unscrew nut (5) from strut rod (6) on steering knuckle (4) NOTES The ball head must be counterheld and a impact wrench/driver must not be used. Otherwise the ball head or steering knuckle (4) may be damaged.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Tighten nut (5) using box wrench bit 24 mm (01) SPECIAL TOOL and four-point drive (02) SPECIAL TOOL .
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut, strut rod to steering knuckle
*BA33.20-P-1003-01T 
7 Remove bolts (8) and detach bracket (9) with circulation pump and switchover valve, and place to one side MODEL 217 with ENGINE 157, 278 MODEL 222 with ENGINE 157, 276, 278, 642 If installed and only when removing the right strut rod (6).
IMPORTANT Do not detach coolant hoses.
 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Engine 642 *BA20.10-P-1005-01S 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Engine 276 *BA20.10-P-1011-01AA 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Engine 157, 278 *BA20.10-P-1006-01W 
8 Detach strut rod (6) from front axle carrier (7) and remove strut rod (6) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, strut rod to front axle carrier *BA33.20-P-1004-01T 
INSPECT Check     
9 Check dust boot and ball head of strut rod (6) If dust boot or ball head is damaged ↓  
    Replace strut rod (6)  
10 Check condition and variant of elastomer bearing in strut rod (6) and whether elastomer bearing is damaged IMPORTANT The variants of the elastomer bearings are shown in the reference document.
In the event of damage, if a neutral (genuine) elastomer bearing is installed ↓
Replace strut rod (6)
In the event of damage, if an elastomer bearing is installed for caster correction ↓
Press out/in elastomer bearing of strut rod (6)
AR33.15-P-0160-02LF 
11 Install in the reverse order    
COOLANT PUMP, COOLANT THERMOSTAT

Number Designation ENGINE 642
BA20.10-P-1005-01S Bracket securing coolant pump/switchover valve to radiator support Nm 20
COOLANT PUMP, COOLANT THERMOSTAT

Number Designation ENGINE 157 ENGINE 278
BA20.10-P-1006-01W Bracket securing coolant pump/switchover valve to radiator support M8 Nm 20 20
COOLANT PUMP, COOLANT THERMOSTAT

Number Designation ENGINE 276
BA20.10-P-1011-01AA Bracket securing coolant pump/switchover valve to radiator support M8 Nm 20
WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number Designation MODEL 217 MODEL 222 except CODE Z07
BA33.20-P-1003-01T Nut, strut rod to steering knuckle Nm 240 240
WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number Designation MODEL 222 with CODE Z07
BA33.20-P-1003-01T Nut, strut rod to steering knuckle Nm 240
WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number Designation MODEL 217 MODEL 222 except CODEZ07
BA33.20-P-1004-01T Bolt, strut rod to front axle carrier Stage 1 Nm 100 100
Stage 2 ∠° 180 180
WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number Designation MODEL 222 with CODE Z07
BA33.20-P-1004-01T Bolt, strut rod to front axle carrier Stage 1 Nm 100
Stage 2 ∠° 180
TIE ROD

Number Designation MODEL 217 MODEL 222
BA46.40-P-1001-01M Nut, tie rod to steering knuckle Stage 1 Nm 90 90
Stage 2 ∠° 90 90
Fig 4: Identifying Four-Point Drive (210 589 01 16 00)
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Fig 5: Identifying Box Wrench Attachment, 24_MM (000 589 10 99 29)
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