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Remove/install front axle half - AR33.10-P-0200CW

MODEL 172, 204, 207 

Shown on left front-axle half on MODEL 204 except CODE M005 (4MATIC) 

Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle Half Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 204
G10000010Courtesy 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
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Secure vehicle on vehicle lift MODEL 172 AR00.60-P-0100T
MODEL 204, 207 AR00.60-P-0100CW
2 Detach front complete wheel    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   MODEL 172 AP40.10-P-4050V
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   MODEL 204, 207 AP40.10-P-4050CW
3 Remove outer bolt from front axle shaft MODEL 204.08/09/28/29/38/904/937/98/99
MODEL 207
with CODE M005 (4MATIC)
 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw/bolt, front axle shaft to wheel hub *BA33.30-P-1001-02H 
4.1 Remove rear section of fender liner in fender MODEL 204  
4.2 Remove fender liner in fender MODEL 172, 207  
MODEL 172 AR88.10-P-1300W
5.1 Remove both lower engine compartment paneling MODEL 204.9  
AR61.20-P-1105CY
5.2 Remove engine compartment paneling MODEL 172 with ENGINE 152, 271, 274, 276
MODEL 204.0 with ENGINE 156, 271, 272, 274, 276
MODEL 204.2 with ENGINE 156, 271, 272, 274, 276
MODEL 204.3 with ENGINE 156, 271, 274, 276
MODEL 207 with ENGINE 271, 272, 273, 274, 276, 278
 
MODEL 172 with ENGINE 152, 271, 274, 276 AR61.20-P-1105W
MODEL 204.0 with ENGINE 156, 271, 272, 274, 276
MODEL 204.2 with ENGINE 156, 271, 272, 274, 276
MODEL 204.3 with ENGINE 156, 271, 274, 276
MODEL 207 with ENGINE 271, 272, 273, 274, 276, 278
AR61.20-P-1105EW
5.3 Remove bottom sections of soundproofing MODEL 172 with ENGINE 651
MODEL 204.0 with ENGINE 642, 646, 651
MODEL 204.2 with ENGINE 642, 646, 651
MODEL 204.3 with ENGINE 651
MODEL 207 with ENGINE 642, 651
 
MODEL 172 with ENGINE 651 AR94.30-P-5300W
MODEL 204.0 with ENGINE 642, 646, 651
MODEL 204.2 with ENGINE 642, 646, 651
MODEL 204.3 with ENGINE 651
MODEL 207 with ENGINE 642, 651
AR94.30-P-5300EW
6 Disconnect electrical connectors of front axle in wheel well MODEL 172 AR33.10-P-0100-06V
MODEL 204, 207 AR33.10-P-0100-06CW
7 Detach brake line from brake hose (1) MODEL 172 AR42.10-P-0013V
MODEL 204 AR42.10-P-0013CW
MODEL 207 AR42.10-P-0013EW
8 Detach torsion bar linkage (2) from torsion bar (3) TORQUE SPECIFICATION
MODEL 172
*BA32.20-P-1002-02B 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
MODEL 204, 207
*BA32.20-P-1001-02P 
9 Detach tie rod ball joint (4) from steering knuckle (5)   AR46.40-P-0200-02CW
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
MODEL 172
*BA46.40-P-1001-01E 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
MODEL 204, 207
*BA46.40-P-1001-01N 
SPECIAL TOOL Spurstangengelenk ohne Edelstahllaufring Puller Figure
SPECIAL TOOL Spurstangengelenk mit Edelstahllaufring Puller Figure
SPECIAL TOOL Thrust piece Figure
SPECIAL TOOL Press Figure
10 Detach left front level sensor from left strut rod (7) MODEL 172, 204, 207
with CODE 483 (ADVANCED AGILITY package) or with automatic headlamp range adjustment
When removing left front-axle half.
NOTES
Do not unclip the left front level sensor from the link rod.
Otherwise the link rod of the left front level sensor will be damaged.
 
11 Detach right front level sensor from right strut rod (7) MODEL 172, 204, 207
with CODE 483 (ADVANCED AGILITY package)
When removing right front-axle half.
NOTES
Do not unclip the right front level sensor from the link rod.
Otherwise the link rod of the right front level sensor will be damaged.
 
12 Detach torque strut (7) from front axle carrier (6)   AR33.15-P-0160CW 
13 Detach cross strut (8) from front axle carrier (6)   AR33.15-P-0161CW 
14 Mount guard plate to protect the brake disk cover panel   AR42.00-P-0100-01A
SPECIAL TOOL Guard plate Figure
15 Secure front-axle half with major assembly holding device and support plate to prevent it from falling down SPECIAL TOOL Major assembly mount Fig 2
SPECIAL TOOL Support plate Fig 6
16 Tilt steering knuckle (5) at side; when doing so, pull front axle shaft out of wheel hub MODEL 204
with CODE M005 (4MATIC)
MODEL 207
with CODE M005 (4MATIC)
NOTES
Handle front axle shaft carefully.
The seal boots of the front axle shaft can otherwise be damaged.
 
17 Remove bolts (9) on suspension strut tower and lower front-axle half TORQUE SPECIFICATION
MODEL 204.00/02/04/05/06/20/22/24/25/30/33/34/35
with CODE 483 (ADVANCED AGILITY package)
MODEL 204.00/02/04/05/06/20/22/24/25/30/33/34/35
without CODE 483 (ADVANCED AGILITY package)
MODEL 204.077/277
MODEL 204.08/09/28/29/38/9
MODEL 204.377
with CODE P98 (Black Series)
MODEL 204.377
without CODE P98 (Black Series)
MODEL 207
with CODE 483 (ADVANCED AGILITY package)
MODEL 207
without CODE 483 (ADVANCED AGILITY package)
*BA32.25-P-1003-04M 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
MODEL 172
*BA32.25-P-1003-01N 
INSPECT Check     
18 Check cross strut (8) for damage and deformation If damaged or deformed:
Replace cross strut (8).
 
AR33.15-P-0161CW 
19 Check strut rod (7) for damage and deformation If damaged or deformed:
↓
Replace strut rod (7).
 
AR33.15-P-0160CW 
20 Check spring strut for leaks and damage If leaking or damaged:
↓
Replace suspension strut.
 
AR32.25-P-1017CW
21 Check steering knuckle (5) for damage and deformation If damaged or deformed:
Replace steering knuckle (5).
 
MODEL 172
MODEL 204 (except 204.077/277/377/9)
without CODE M005 (4MATIC)
MODEL 207
without CODE M005 (4MATIC)
AR33.25-P-0400CW 
MODEL 204.08/09/28/29/38/904/937/98/99
MODEL 207
with CODE M005 (4MATIC)
AR33.25-P-0400CWX 
MODEL 204 with ENGINE 156 AR33.25-P-0400CMG
22 Check front axle shaft for signs of damage MODEL 204.08/09/28/29/38/904/93/98/99
MODEL 207
with CODE M005 (4MATIC)
If damage is present:
Replace front axle shaft.
 
MODEL 204.08/09/28/29/38/93/98/99
MODEL 207
with CODE M005 (4MATIC)
AR33.30-P-0620CWX 
23 Install in the reverse order    
24 Bleed brake system MODEL 172, 204 AR42.10-P-0010CW
MODEL 207 AR42.10-P-0010EW
25 Perform wheel alignment check MODEL 204 AR40.20-P-0200CW
MODEL 172, 207 AR40.20-P-0200EW
26 Adjust level sensors using diagnostic system MODEL 172, 204, 207
with CODE 483 (ADVANCED AGILITY package) or with automatic headlamp range adjustment
 
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS AD00.00-P-2000-04A
FRONT AXLE TORSION BAR

Number Designation MODEL 204 MODEL 207
BA32.20-P-1001-02P Nut, link rod to stabilizer bar Nm 98 98
FRONT AXLE TORSION BAR

Number Designation MODEL 172
BA32.20-P-1002-02B Self-locking nut, connecting rod to torsion bar M10 Nm -
M10X1.5 Nm -
M12X1.5 Nm 100
M14X1.5 Nm -
SUSPENSION STRUTS

Number Designation MODEL 172
BA32.25-P-1003-01N Suspension strut to body Nm 65
SUSPENSION STRUTS

Number Designation MODEL 204.00/02/04/05/06/20/22/24/25/30/33/34/35 except CODE 483, MODEL 204.077/277, MODEL 204.377 except CODE P98 MODEL 204.00/02/04/05/06/20/22/24/25/30/33/34/35 with CODE 483
BA32.25-P-1003-04M Screw/bolt, suspension strut to body Nm 33 33
SUSPENSION STRUTS

Number Designation MODEL 204.377 with CODE P98 MODEL 204.08/09/28/29/38/9
BA32.25-P-1003-04M Screw/bolt, suspension strut to body Nm 33 33
SUSPENSION STRUTS

Number Designation MODEL 207 without CODE 483 (ADVANCED AGILITY package) MODEL 207 with CODE 483 (ADVANCED AGILITY package)
BA32.25-P-1003-04M Screw/bolt, suspension strut to body Nm 33 33
FRONT AXLE SHAFT

Number Designation MODEL 204 MODEL 207
BA33.30-P-1001-02H Screw/bolt, front axle shaft to wheel hub Stage 1 Nm 160 160
Stage 2: Loosen losen losen
Stage 3 Nm 120 120
Stage 4 ∠° 90 90
TIE ROD

Number Designation MODEL 172
BA46.40-P-1001-01E Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle Stage 1 Nm 50
Stage 2 ∠° 60
TIE ROD

Number Designation MODEL 204 MODEL 207
BA46.40-P-1001-01N Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle Stage 1 Nm 50 50
Stage 2 ∠° 60 60
Fig 2: Identifying Major Assembly Mount (000 588 11 62 00)
G10000011Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 3: Identifying Guard Plate (220 589 01 31 00)
G10000012Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 4: Identifying Puller (221 589 05 33 00)
G10000013Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 5: Identifying Puller (221 589 00 33 00)
G10000014Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 6: Identifying Support Plate (000 588 10 62 00)
G10000015Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 7: Identifying Thrust Piece (171 589 00 34 00)
G10000016Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 8: Identifying Press (163 589 03 43 00)
G10000017Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA