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Remove/install steering knuckle - AR33.25-P-0400CWX

MODEL 204.08/09/28/29/38/904/937/98/99 

MODEL 207 with CODE M005 (4MATIC) 

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Knuckle Remove/Install Components
G10000056Courtesy 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 Detach front complete wheel    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE AP40.10-P-4050CW
2 Remove screw/bolt (1) from front axle shaft (2) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw/bolt, front axle shaft to wheel hub *BA33.30-P-1001-02H 
3 Detach brake caliper (3) and secure it to suspension strut (8) with lines still connected MODEL 207
with CODE M005 (4MATIC) Split floating caliper brake
AR42.10-P-0070EWC
MODEL 207
with CODE M005 (4MATIC) Non-split 1-piston floating caliper brake
AR42.10-P-0070EWB
MODEL 204.08/09/28/29/38/904/937/98/99With split brake caliper support AR42.10-P-0225CV
MODEL 204.08/09/28/29/38/904/937/98/99With single-piece brake caliper support
NOTES
The brake hose must not be pulled or kinked.
Otherwise the brake hose will be damaged.
AR42.10-P-0225CW
4 Detach left front axle RPM sensor (L6/1) or right front axle RPM sensor (L6/2) from steering knuckle (4) and unclip electrical line from bracket MODEL 204.08/09/28/29/38/904/937/98/99 AR42.30-P-0712CW
MODEL 207
with CODE M005 (4MATIC)
AR42.30-P-0712EW
5 Detach tie rod (5) from steering knuckle (4)   AR46.40-P-0200-02CW
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle *BA46.40-P-1001-01N 
SPECIAL TOOL Thrust piece Figure
SPECIAL TOOL Puller Figure
SPECIAL TOOL Puller Figure
SPECIAL TOOL Press Figure
6 Remove cross strut (6) from steering knuckle (4)   AR33.15-P-0161CW 
7 Detach strut rod (7) from steering knuckle (4)   AR33.15-P-0160CW 
8 Detach suspension strut (8) from steering knuckle (4) and remove steering knuckle (4)   AR32.25-P-1017CW
9 Detach brake disk (9) and brake cover plate (10) from steering knuckle (4) When replacing the steering knuckle (4).  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, brake cover plate to steering knuckle or wheel carrier *BA42.10-P-1003-06H 
10 Detach line bracket from steering knuckle (4) MODEL 204.08/09/28/29/38
MODEL 207
with CODE M005 (4MATIC)
When replacing the steering knuckle (4).
 
INSPECT Check     
11 Check seal bellows and ball joint of tie rod (5) for wear and damage If damage is present:
Replace tie rod (5).
 
AR46.40-P-0200CW
12 Check seal bellows and ball joint of strut rod (7) for wear and damage If damage is present:
↓
Replace strut rod (7).
 
AR33.15-P-0160CW 
13 Check seal bellows and ball joint of cross strut (6) for damage If damage is present:
↓
Replace cross strut (6).
 
AR33.15-P-0161CW 
14 Install in the reverse order    
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
BRAKE DISKS, BRAKE COVER PLATE

Number Designation MODEL 204 MODEL 207
BA42.10-P-1003-06H Bolt, brake cover plate to steering knuckle or wheel carrier M6 Nm 12 12
M8 Nm 18 18
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 Puller (221 589 05 33 00)
G10000057Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 3: Identifying Puller (221 589 00 33 00)
G10000058Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 4: Identifying Thrust Piece (171 589 00 34 00)
G10000059Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 5: Identifying Press (163 589 03 43 00)
G10000060Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA