Remove/Install Torque Strut At Front Axle - AR33.15-P-0160LW
Model 205
except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
Model 213
except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
Shown on left side of vehicle on model 205 except code M005 (4MATIC)
Shown on right side of vehicle on model 205 except code M005 (4MATIC)
| Notes on handling, transport and storage of composite brake disks | AH42.10-P-9406-12LF | ||
| Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process | AH00.00-P-0020-01A | ||
| Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts | AH00.00-N-0001-01A | ||
| Notes on handling, transport and storage of ceramic brake disks | AH42.10-P-9406-13A | ||
| Evaluation of elastomer bearings | AH00.10-P-0001-01A | ||
| Notes on repair work on suspension components | AH00.00-P-0100-01A | ||
| Remove/install | |||
| 1 | Remove engine compartment lining from center and front. | Model 205 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) |
AR61.20-P-1105LW |
| Model 213 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) |
AR61.20-P-1105LWE | ||
| 2 | Remove left or right front wheel. | AR40.10-P-1102A | |
| 3 | Remove left front axle RPM sensor (L6/1) or right front axle RPM sensor (L6/2) and place to one side with holder and line. | Model 205 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Model 213 (except 213.061/261) except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) |
AR42.30-P-0712LW |
| 4 | Unscrew nut (2) and remove tie rod (3) from 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) will be damaged. |
*BA46.40-P-1001-01P |
| 5 | Unscrew nut (5) and remove strut rod (1) from steering knuckle (4). Note on calculation of tightening torque when using insertion or socket tools with various effective lengths |
The ball head must be counterheld and an impact wrench/driver must not be used. Otherwise the ball head or steering knuckle (4) will be damaged. |
AH00.00-P-0015-01CW |
| *BA33.20-P-1003-01U | |||
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| 6 | Loosen holder (6) from front axle carrier (7). | When removing the right strut rod (1). | |
| 7 | Remove AIRMATIC compressor. | When removing the left strut rod (1). Model 205 with code 489 (AIRMATIC) except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Model 213.0 (except 213.064/088/089), 213.1 with code 489 (AIRMATIC) except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Model 213.2 (except 213.264/288/289) except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) |
AR32.22-P-2001LW |
| 8 | Remove electrical coolant pump for low-temperature water circuit and hang to the side with connected lines. | Model 205 with engine 177 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) |
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| 9 | Detach and remove strut rod (1) from front axle carrier (7). | *BA33.20-P-1004-01U | |
| Check | |||
| 10 | Check strut rod (1) with sealing bellows, ball head and elastomer bearing for damage. | ||
| 11 | Replace elastomer bearing for caster correction. | Model 205 (except 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/464/486/487), 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) If elastomer bearing for caster correction is damaged (bearing core off-center) and the strut rod (1) is to be reused. |
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| AR33.15-P-0160-02LW | |||
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| Fig 1 | |||
| 12 | Replace strut rod (1). | Model 205 (except 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/464/486/487), 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) If neutral elastomer bearing (bearing core in center), seal bellows, ball head is damaged or if the strut rod (1) is damaged Model 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/464/486/487, 213.064/088/089/264/288/289 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) If elastomer bearing, seal bellows, ball head is damaged or if strut rod (1) is damaged |
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| 13 | Replace elastomer bearing of new strut rod (1) with an elastomer bearing for caster correction. | Model 205 (except 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/464/486/487), 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) When replacing the strut rod (1) if the removed strut rod (1) has an elastomer bearing for caster correction (bearing core off-center) installed. |
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| AR33.15-P-0160-02LW | |||
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| Fig 1 | |||
| 14 | Install in the reverse order. |
WHEEL CONTROL, HUB
| Number | Designation | Model 205 | Model 213 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA33.20-P-1003-01U | Nut, strut rod to steering knuckle | Nm | 250 | 250 |
WHEEL CONTROL, HUB
| Number | Designation | Model 205 | Model 213 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA33.20-P-1004-01U | Bolt, strut rod to front axle carrier | Stage 1 | Nm | 120 | 120 |
| Stage 2 | ∠° | 180 | 180 | ||
TIE ROD
| Number | Designation | Model 205 | Model 213 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA46.40-P-1001-01P | Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle | Stage 1 | Nm | 90 | 90 |
| Stage 2 | ∠° | 60 | 60 | ||