Lower front axle - AR33.10-P-0101RK

MODEL 231 

Fig 1: Lower Front Axle Remove/Install Components (1 Of 3)

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Fig 2: Lower Front Axle Remove/Install Components (2 Of 3)

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Fig 3: Lower Front Axle Remove/Install Components (3 Of 3)

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Shown on model 231 with engine 279 

Fig 4: Lower Front Axle Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 231 With Engine 279

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	Risk of injury  to skin or eyes from hydraulic fluid spraying out under pressure. Risk of poisoning from swallowing hydraulic fluid.	Depressurize hydraulic system completely before starting any work on it. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses.	AS00.00-Z-0013-01A
	Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Risk of injury  caused by pinching or crushing when working on springs or spring bodies that are under tension	Use only approved tensioning devices; additionally screen off hazardous area if necessary. Check special tools for damage and proper operation (visual inspection). Wear protective gloves.	AS00.00-Z-0001-01A
	Notes on bolted connections with self tapping screws		AH00.00-P-0007-01SF
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	Notes on fitting hydraulic lines and hoses		AH32.50-P-0001-02A
	Notes on Active Body Control suspension		AH32.50-P-0001-01LF
	Notes on Active Body Control suspension		AH32.50-P-0001-01N
	Notes on repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A
	Notes on sensor system for trunk lid opening/closing		AH80.61-P-0001-01A
	Remove/install
1	Secure vehicle on vehicle lift		AR00.60-P-0100TX
2	Lift vehicle on vehicle lift		AR00.60-P-1000TX
3	Remove the front wheels
			AP40.10-P-4050EW
4	Open engine hood
5	Remove engine compartment paneling		AR61.20-P-1105RK
6	Remove bolts (12) from engine mount at front axle carrier (8)	Bolt, front engine mount to front axle carrier	*BA22.10-P-1002-03E
7	Mount engine hoist (4)		AR33.10-P-0105RK
8	Secure radiator (1) against falling down	Secure radiator (1) to front module (2) with cable ties.
9	Remove diagonal struts (7)	Do not tighten the bolts until the vehicle is in a ready-to-drive condition. Bolt, front diagonal strut to front axle carrier	*BA61.10-P-1011-01H
	Risk of injury  to skin or eyes from hydraulic fluid spraying out under pressure. Risk of poisoning  from swallowing hydraulic fluid.	Depressurize hydraulic system completely before starting any work on it. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses.	AS00.00-Z-0013-01A
10.1	Release pressure in ABC system	Model 231.### ## up to 021273 with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) Before the hydraulic system is opened, the area around the separation point must be cleaned thoroughly. Minute dirt particles in the hydraulic components can otherwise lead to malfunctions or a total failure of the hydraulic system.	AR32.50-P-0001-01N
		Bleed screw on soldered fitting in hydraulic line	*BA32.50-P-1001-02B
	Risk of injury  to skin or eyes from hydraulic fluid spraying out under pressure. Risk of poisoning  from swallowing hydraulic fluid.	Depressurize hydraulic system completely before starting any work on it. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses.	AS00.00-Z-0013-01A
10.2	Release pressure in ABC system using Star Diagnosis	Model 231.### ## as of 021274 with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))	AR32.50-P-0001-01LF
			AD00.00-P-2000-04A
11	Disconnect electrical connector (3)	On vehicles with water-cooled charge air cooling.
12	Disconnect electrical connections (13)
13	Unhook steering gear wiring harness (11) at front axle carrier (8) and place to one side
14	Remove both rear fender liner in fender		AR88.10-P-1300RK
15	Remove front right fender liner in front fender	Model 231 with engine 279	AR88.10-P-1300RK
16	Unhook brake hoses (6) from stabilizer (5) bar	Model 231 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))
17	Detach stabilizer bar link rods from stabilizer bar	Model 231 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) Tighten bolts and nuts only when vehicle is in the ready-to-drive condition.	AR32.20-P-0300RK
18	Detach suspension struts from spring control arms	Tighten bolts and nuts only when vehicle is in the ready-to-drive condition.	AR32.25-P-1017RK
19	Clamp off coolant hoses (15, 16) with clamping devices (14)	Model 231 with engine 279 Clamp	Fig 5
20.1	Detach circulation pump of charge air cooler (M44) with the connected lines from front axle carrier and place to one side	Model 231 with engine 157, 276, 278 On vehicles with water-cooled charge air cooling.
20.2	Detach coolant hose (16) from low-temperature circuit additional engine radiator	Model 231 with engine 279 Collect the coolant in a suitable container.
21	Disconnect lower steering shaft at steering coupling		AR46.10-P-8000RK
22	Support front axle carrier (8) and lash securely
	000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount		WS01.00-P-0092B
	000 588 10 62 00 Support plate	Make sure that the guide pin of the front axle carrier is seated correctly in the body shell.	WS26.00-P-3309B
23	Remove screw/bolts (17, 18)	Model 231 with engine 279 Bolt, front axle carrier to cooler mounting console	*BA33.10-P-1002-01O
24	Remove bolts (9, 10)	Bolts (10) are self-tapping bolts. These bolts must not be inserted or removed using an impact wrench. Otherwise the thread in the longitudinal member could get damaged. Replace bolts (10). Bolt, front axle carrier to longitudinal member	*BA33.10-P-1001-01O
		Bolt, front axle carrier to cooler mounting console	*BA33.10-P-1002-01O
25	Lower front axle carrier (8)	Do not lower front axle carrier (8) too much. Otherwise lines and components could get damaged.
26	Install in the reverse order
27	Fill and bleed ABC system	Model 231 with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))	AR32.50-P-0021SX
28	Fill and bleed low-temperature circuit coolant	Model 231 with engine 279	AR09.41-P-6834RKC
29	Perform wheel alignment check		AR40.20-P-0200R

Fig 5: Identifying Clamp (000 589 54 37 00)

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