Remove/install steering knuckle - AR33.25-P-0400EWX
MODEL 212, 218 with CODE M005 (4MATIC)
Shown on model 204 with code M005 (4MATIC), except CODE 460 (Canada version) and except CODE 494 (USA version)
Shown on model 212.0 with CODE M005 (4MATIC), with CODE 460 (Canada version) and with CODE 494 (USA version)
| Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts | AH00.00-N-0001-01A | ||
| Notes on repair work on suspension components | AH00.00-P-0100-01A | ||
| Remove/install | |||
| 1 | Detach front wheel and tire assembly | ||
| AP40.10-P-4050EW | |||
| 2 | Remove screw/bolt (1) from front axle shaft (2) | *BA33.30-P-1001-02H | |
| 3 | Detach brake caliper (3) | MODEL 212 with CODE M005 (4MATIC) With split brake caliper support |
AR42.10-P-0225EV |
| MODEL 212 with CODE M005 (4MATIC) With single-piece brake caliper support |
AR42.10-P-0225EW | ||
| MODEL 212 except AMG with CODE M005 (4MATIC) with fixed-caliper brake | AR42.10-P-0225EWF | ||
| MODEL 218 except AMG with CODE M005 (4MATIC) Fasten the brake caliper (3) to the vehicle with hook. The brake hose must not be kinked or subjected to tension, otherwise it will be damaged. |
AR42.10-P-0070EL | ||
| 4 | Detach left front-axle rpm sensor (L6/1) or right front-axle rpm sensor (L6/2) from steering knuckle (4) and unclip electrical feed line from line bracket | AR42.30-P-0712EW | |
| 5 | Remove supporting strut (11) | MODEL 212.0 with CODE 460 (Canada version) with CODE 494 (US version) with CODE M005 (4MATIC) Remove/install supporting strut |
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| AR33.25-P-0001EWX | |||
| 6 | Detach tie rod (5) from steering knuckle (4) | MODEL 212, 218 with CODE M005 (4MATIC) Pressing out and attaching track rod joint at steering knuckle Turn in steering onto lock and check for correct seating of with CODE 460 (Canada version) with CODE 494 (US version) with CODE M005 (4MATIC) Installation: Do not tighten the nut of the bracket (14) until the supporting strut (11) has been installed. with CODE 460 (Canada version) with CODE 494 (California version) with CODE M005 (4MATIC) Remove the bracket (14). |
AR46.40-P-0200-02CW |
| *BA46.40-P-1001-01N | |||
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| 7 | Remove cross strut (6) from steering knuckle (4) | AR33.15-P-0161EW | |
| 8 | Remove torque strut (7) from steering knuckle (4) | AR33.15-P-0160EWX | |
| 9 | Tilt the steering knuckle (4) to one side, in the process pull the front axle shaft (2) out of the front axle shaft flange | Tilt the steering knuckle (4) carefully. The rubber boots of the front axle shaft (2) could otherwise be damaged. |
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| 10 | Detach suspension strut (8) from steering knuckle (4) and remove steering knuckle (4) | MODEL 212, 218 with CODE M005 (4MATIC) without CODE 489 (AIRMATIC (air suspension with continuous damper adjustment)) |
AR32.25-P-1017EW |
| MODEL 212, 218 with CODE 489 (AIRMATIC (air suspension with continuous damper adjustment)) with CODE M005 (4MATIC) |
AR32.25-P-1017EWA | ||
| 11 | Remove brake disk (9) and brake cover plate (10) from steering knuckle (4) | When replacing steering knuckle (4) | |
| *BA42.10-P-1003-06H | |||
| MODEL 212 with CODE M005 (4MATIC) MODEL 218 with CODE M005 (4MATIC) |
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| Check | |||
| 12 | Check rubber boot and ball joint of tie rod (5) for wear and damage | If worn or damaged. ↓ Replace tie rod (5). |
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| MODEL 212, 218 | AR46.40-P-0200EW | ||
| 13 | Check rubber boot and ball joint of strut rod (7) for wear and damage | If worn or damaged. ↓ Replace strut rod (7). |
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| MODEL 212, 218 | AR33.15-P-0160EWX | ||
| 14 | Check rubber boot and ball joint of cross strut (6) for signs of damage | If damaged: ↓ Replace cross strut (6). |
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| MODEL 212, 218 | AR33.15-P-0161EW | ||
| 15 | Check front axle shaft (2) for damage | If damaged: ↓ Replace front axle shaft (2). |
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| MODEL 212 | AR33.30-P-0620CWX | ||
| 16 | Install in the reverse order |
FRONT AXLE SHAFT
| Number | Designation | MODEL 212 | MODEL 218 | ||
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| BA33.30-P-1001-02H | Bolt, front axle shaft to wheel hub | Stage 1 | Nm | 160 | 160 |
| Loosen stage 2 | loosen | loosen | |||
| Stage 3 | Nm | 120 | 120 | ||
| Stage 4 | ∠° | 90 | 90 | ||
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 | ||
TIE ROD
| Number | Designation | MODEL 212 | MODEL 218 | ||
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| BA46.40-P-1001-01N | Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle | Stage 1 | Nm | 50 | 50 |
| Stage 2 | ∠° | 90 | 90 | ||