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

MODEL 231 

Fig 1: Torque Strut At Front Axle Remove/Install Components

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	Remove/install
	Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	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
	Only tighten nuts and bolts of chassis components when vehicle is in a ready-to-drive condition.
1	Remove front wheel		AP40.10-P-4050EW
2	Remove the front and central sections of the lower engine compartment paneling		AR61.20-P-1105RK
3	Remove track rod (5) from steering knuckle (6).	Ball head must not turn in the steering knuckle when it is being released or tightened. Always counterhold ball head! Do not use an impact wrench/driver!	AR46.40-P-0200EW
			*BA46.40-P-1001-01E
4	Remove nut (7) from ball joint of strut rod (8)	Ball head must not turn in the steering knuckle when it is being released or tightened. Always counterhold ball head! Do not use an impact wrench/driver!
			*BA33.20-P-1003-01S
5	Remove strut rod (8) from steering knuckle (6)
6	Unscrew nut (3)	When loosening the nut (3) the bolt (1) must not be twisted. It is essential to counterhold bolt (1). Otherwise the locating lugs for the caster adjustment in the rubber mount (2) will be sheared off when the repair kit is fitted.
		Screw on nut (3) of bolt (1) until it abuts, however do not tighten yet so that the rubber mount (2) of the strut rod (8) can twist when the vehicle is rocked to settle the suspension. Only tighten nut (3) in the ready-to-drive condition.	*BA33.20-P-1004-01S
7	Pull bolt (1) out of rubber mount (2) and remove torque strut (8) from front axle carrier
	Checking
8	Check rubber boots on rubber mount (2) for damage	The rubber boots should be retrofitted to protect the rubber mounts (2). If necessary, replace or retrofit rubber boots: ↓ Remove/install rubber boots on rubber mount.
9	Check rubber mount () of torque strut (for signs of damage	If rubber mount (2) is damaged: ↓ Replace rubber mount (2) of strut rod (8).	AR33.15-P-0160-02T
			Fig 2
10	Check rubber boot of ball joint of torque strut (8) for damage	The torque strut (8) must be replaced if the rubber boot is damaged.
11	Cut cable ties (4) and remove cover (9) from strut rod (8)	When replacing the strut rod (8).
12	Install in the reverse order

WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number	Designation			Model 231
BA33.20-P-1003-01S	Nut, strut rod to steering knuckle		Nm	250
BA33.20-P-1004-01S	Bolt, strut rod to front axle carrier	Stage 1	Nm	100
		Stage 2	∠°	180

TIE ROD

Number	Designation			Model 231
BA46.40-P-1001-01E	Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle	Stage 1	Nm	90
		Stage 2	∠°	90

Fig 2: Identifying Press Out/In Tool (220 589 06 43 00)

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