Remove/install supporting joint at wheel carrier (wheel carrier installed) - AR35.20-P-0116EW

MODEL 212, 218, 231 

	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
		While working on the rear axle care must be taken to ensure that the surface of all aluminum components do not get any scratches, cracks and notches. Otherwise the service life of the of the parts will be reduced.
1	Remove spring control arm	Model 212, 218	AR35.20-P-0114EW
		Model 231	AR35.20-P-0114RK
2	Remove supporting ball joint from wheel carrier		AR35.20-P-0116-01CW
		Extraction and insertion tool	Figure
		Insertion tool	Figure
3	Install in the reverse order

Fig 1: Identifying Extraction And Insertion Tool (202 589 00 43 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Insertion Tool (204 589 02 43 00)

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