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Remove/install spring control arm on front axle - AR33.15-P-0170LW

MODEL 205 

Shown without CODE M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) 

Fig 1: Identifying Spring Control Arm Remove/Install Components - Shown With Code M005
G10133097Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown with CODE M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) 

Fig 2: Identifying Spring Control Arm Remove/Install Components - Shown With Code M005
G10133098Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
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
IMPORTANT Notes on AIRmatic   AH32.22-P-1000-02LW
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Vent pressure in AIRmatic system using diagnostic system MODEL 205
with CODE 489 (AIRMATIC)
 
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS     AD00.00-P-2000-04B
2 Remove center and rear engine compartment paneling   AR61.20-P-1105LW
3 Remove left or right front wheel-and-tire assembly   AR40.10-P-1101A
4 Unhook electrical lines (10) from bracket (11) and place to one side MODEL 205
with CODE M005 (4MATIC)
 
5 Unscrew nut (4) and detach suspension strut (5) at spring control arm (2) MODEL 205
with CODE 489 (AIRMATIC)
AR32.25-P-1017LWL
MODEL 205
without CODE 489 (AIRMATIC)
NOTES
Put aside suspension strut (5) at spring control arm (2).
Otherwise the elastomer boot on the suspension strut joint may be damaged.
AR32.25-P-1017LW
6 Unscrew nut (6) and detach torsion bar link rod (7) at spring control arm (2) MODEL 205
without CODE M005 (4MATIC)
NOTES
The ball head must be counterheld and a impact wrench/driver must not be used. Otherwise the ball head gets damaged.
AR32.35-P-3328LW
7 Detach torsion bar from front axle MODEL 205
with CODE M005 (4MATIC)
IMPORTANT The stabilizer bar link rods remain attached to the torsion bar.
AR32.20-P-0300LWX
8 Unscrew nut (8) and detach spring control arm (2) from front axle carrier (9) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, spring control arm to front axle carrier *BA33.20-P-1002-01U 
9 Unscrew nut (1) and remove spring control arm (2) NOTES
The ball head must be counterheld and a impact wrench/driver must not be used. Otherwise the ball head or steering knuckle (3) may be damaged.
 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut, spring control arm to steering knuckle *BA33.20-P-1001-01U 
10 Detach bracket (11) from spring control arm (2) MODEL 205
with CODE M005 (4MATIC)
When replacing the spring control arm (2).
 
INSPECT Check     
11 Check seal bellows and ball head of spring control arm (2) for damage If damage is present:

Replace spring control arm (2).
 
12 Check suspension strut joint on spring control arm (2) for damage If damage is present:

Replace spring control arm (2).
 
13 Check torsion bar pivot bushing on spring control arm (2) for damage MODEL 205
without CODE M005 (4MATIC)
If damage is present:

Replace spring control arm (2).
 
14 Check elastomer bearing in spring control arm (2) for damage If damaged, and if a neutral (genuine) elastomer bearing is installed

Replace spring control arm (2).
If damaged, and if an elastomer bearing is installed for camber correction

Replace elastomer bearing of spring control arm (2).
 
MODEL 205
with CODE M005 (4MATIC)
AR33.15-P-0170-02LWX
MODEL 205
without CODE M005 (4MATIC)
AR33.15-P-0170-02LW
SPECIAL TOOL MODEL 205
with CODE M005 (4MATIC) Sleeve
Fig 7
SPECIAL TOOL MODEL 205
with CODE M005 (4MATIC)
Extraction and insertion tool
Figure
SPECIAL TOOL MODEL 205
without CODE M005 (4MATIC)
Extraction and insertion tool
Figure
SPECIAL TOOL MODEL 205
without CODE M005 (4MATIC)
Extraction and installation tool
Figure
SPECIAL TOOL MODEL 205
without CODE M005 (4MATIC)
Press-in tool
Fig 6
15 Install in the reverse order    
16 Perform wheel alignment check   AR40.20-P-0200LW
WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number Designation MODEL 205
BA33.20-P-1001-01U Nut, spring control arm to steering knuckle Nm 250
WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number Designation MODEL 205
BA33.20-P-1002-01U Bolt, spring control arm to front axle carrier Stage 1 Nm 120
Stage 2 ∠° 180
Fig 3: Identifying Extraction And Insertion Tool (222 589 03 43 00)
G10133092Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 4: Identifying Extraction And Insertion Tool (220 589 06 43 00)
G07650818Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 5: Identifying Extraction And Installation Tool (221 589 00 43 00)
G07274440Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 6: Identifying Press-In Tool (211 589 00 43 00)
G07472468Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 7: Identifying Sleeve (203 589 00 14 00)
G10126951Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA