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

Model 205 

Model 253 

Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle Torque Strut Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 205

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Shown on model 205 with CODE M005 (4MATIC) 

Model 205 except code M005 (4MATIC) 

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Wiring Harness Bracket And Front Axle Carrier

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	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	Remove center and front engine compartment paneling		AR61.20-P-1105LW
2	Remove left or right front wheel-and-tire assembly		AR40.10-P-1101A
3	Detach left front axle RPM sensor (L6/1) or right front axle RPM sensor (L6/2) and place to one side with bracket and line	Model 205 except code M005 (4MATIC)
			AR42.30-P-0712LW
4	Unscrew nut (2) and detach tie rod (3) on steering knuckle (4)	The ball head must be counterheld and an impact wrench/driver must not be used. Otherwise the ball head or steering knuckle (4) may be damaged.
		Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle	*BA46.40-P-1001-01P
5	Unscrew nut (5)	The ball head must be counterheld and an impact wrench/driver must not be used. Otherwise the ball head or steering knuckle (4) may be damaged. Tighten nut (5) with a 24 mm box wrench bit and four-point drive.
		Nut, strut rod to steering knuckle	*BA33.20-P-1003-01U
		Four-point drive	Fig 5
		Box wrench attachment, 24_mm	Fig 7
6	Loosen steering wiring harness bracket (6) on the front axle carrier (7)	Model 205 except code M005 (4MATIC) When removing the right strut rod (1).
7	Remove AIRmatic compressor	When removing the left strut rod (1).
		Model 205 with code 489 (AIRMATIC)	AR32.22-P-2001LW
8	Detach torque strut (1) from front axle carrier (7)	Bolt, strut rod to front axle carrier	*BA33.20-P-1004-01U
	Check
9	Check seal bellows and ball head of strut rod (1) for damage	If damaged: ↓ Replace strut rod (1).
10	Check elastomer bearing in strut rod (1) for damage and variant	The elastomer bearing variants are shown in the reference specification. In the event of damage, if a neutral (genuine) elastomer bearing is installed. ↓ Replace strut rod (1). In the event of damage, if an elastomer bearing is installed for caster correction. ↓ Replace elastomer bearing of strut rod (1).
			AR33.15-P-0160-02LW
		Extraction and insertion tool	Fig 3
		Extraction and insertion tool	Fig 4
		Extraction and installation tool	Fig 6
11	Install in the reverse order

Fig 3: Identifying Extraction And Insertion Tool (222 589 03 43 00)

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Fig 4: Identifying Extraction And Insertion Tool (220 589 06 43 00)

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Fig 5: Identifying Four-Point Drive (210 589 01 16 00)

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Fig 6: Identifying Extraction And Installation Tool (221 589 00 43 00)

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Fig 7: Identifying Box Wrench Attachment, 24MM (000 589 10 99 29)

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