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Remove/Install Radius Rod - AR35.20-P-0111LW

Model 205 (except 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/486/487) 

Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) 

Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989/992/993) 

Shown on left side of vehicle on model 205 

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Shown on model 205 

  Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
  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 safety-relevant components   AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
  Notes on repair work on suspension components   AH00.00-P-0100-01A
  Notes on level control Model 213.2 (except 213.264/288/289) except code 489 (AIRMATIC) AH32.22-P-1001-02LWT
  Notes on AIRmatic Model 205 (except 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/486/487)
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289)
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989/992/993)
with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)
AH32.22-P-1000-02LW
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Shift transmission to position N or into neutral    
2 Raise vehicle and secure on vehicle lift   AR00.60-P-0100CW
3 Relieve pressure of air suspension at rear axle using vehicle diagnosis system Model 205 (except 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/486/487)
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
Model 213.0 (except 213.064/088/089)
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
Model 213.1
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
Model 213.2 (except 213.264/288/289)
Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989/992/993)
with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)
 
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS     AD00.00-P-2000-04B
4 Perform disable for the high-voltage on-board electrical system Model 213.016/050/053/054/216 AR54.10-P-1150LHV
    Model 205.012/013/047/053/054/147/212/213/247/253 AR54.10-P-1150LW
    Model 253.354/954 AR54.10-P-1150LVH
5 Remove rear road wheels   AR40.10-P-1102A
6 Remove longitudinal member panels Model 205.4 (except 205.486/487)  
      AR88.80-P-6000LW
7 Remove the left and right underfloor paneling Model 213.2 (except 213.264/288/289)  
      AR61.30-P-1001LWE
8 Remove diagonal struts Model 205.4 (except 205.486/487)
Model 213.2 (except 213.264/288/289)
 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, rear diagonal strut to spare wheel well/body BA61.10-P-1008-01L
9 Remove required components of exhaust system Model 205 (except 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/486/487) with engine 274.9, 276 AR49.10-P-4952LW
    Model 205 (except 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/486/487) with engine 651 AR49.10-P-7100LWB
    Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989) with engine 274.9, 276.8, 642, 651.9 AR49.10-P-4952RF
    Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) with engine 274.9 AR49.10-P-4952MRD
    Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) with engine 642 AR49.10-P-4952OGW
    Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) with engine 654 AR49.10-P-4952OLC
    Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) with engine 276.8 AR49.10-P-4825MND
    Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) with engine 276.8 AR49.10-P-4824MND
10 Remove propeller shaft from rear axle differential, place to one side and fix in place Model 205 (except 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/486/487) AR41.10-P-0050LW
    Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289)  
    Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989/992/993) AR41.10-P-0050LWX
11 Unclip electric lines from brackets for level sensors If installed.  
12 Disconnect electrical connectors at level sensors and place electric lines to one side If installed.  
13 Release left and right underfloor paneling in area of stop plates (8) Model 205 (except 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/486/487)  
    Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989) with engine 177, 264, 274, 276, 642, 651 AR61.30-P-1001LW
    Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) AR61.30-P-1001LWE
14 Unhook lines (5) at right and left from holders (6)    
15 Remove bolts (7) from stop plates (8) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, stop plate to body *BA35.10-P-1003-01H 
16 Support rear axle using an assembly unit mount and mounting plate    
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount   WS01.00-P-0092B
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 10 62 00 Support plate   WS26.00-P-3309B
17 Unscrew bolts (9) and remove stop plates (8) IMPORTANT Do not use an impact wrench.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : Clean thread in frame floor assembly using compressed air only, and check or correct seating of threaded inserts.
 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Self-locking bolt securing front decoupling element of rear axle carrier to frame floor assembly *BA35.10-P-1001-01H 
18 Carefully lower rear axle at front    
19 Detach strut rod (1) from wheel carrier (2) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, strut rod to wheel carrier *BA35.20-P-1002-03L 
    SPECIAL TOOL Screwdriver bit Fig 1
20 Detach strut rod (1) from rear axle carrier (3) and remove TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, strut rod to rear axle carrier *BA35.20-P-1001-03L 
    SPECIAL TOOL Screwdriver bit Fig 1
INSPECT Check     
21 Check strut rod (1) for condition and possible damage If a problem arises

Replace strut rod (1).
 
22 Install in the reverse order    
23 Perform wheel alignment check   AR40.20-P-0200LW
REAR AXLE CARRIER

Number Designation Model 205 Model 213
BA35.10-P-1001-01H Self-locking bolt securing front decoupling element of rear axle carrier to frame floor assembly Stage 1 Nm 100 100
Stage 2: Loosen ∠° 180 180
Stage 3 Nm 100 100
Stage 4 ∠° 90 90
REAR AXLE CARRIER

Number Designation Model 253
BA35.10-P-1001-01H Self-locking bolt securing front decoupling element of rear axle carrier to frame floor assembly Stage 1 Nm 100
Stage 2: Loosen ∠° 180
Stage 3 Nm 100
Stage 4 ∠° 90
REAR AXLE CARRIER

Number Designation Model 205 Model 213
BA35.10-P-1003-01H Bolt, stop plate to body Nm 35 35
REAR AXLE CARRIER

Number Designation Model 253
BA35.10-P-1003-01H Bolt, stop plate to body Nm 35
STRUT ROD

Number Designation Model 205 Model 213
BA35.20-P-1001-03L Bolt, strut rod to rear axle carrier Rear axle carrier (aluminum) Stage 1 Nm 80 80
Stage 2 ∠° 90 90
Rear axle carrier (steel) Stage 1 Nm 50 50
Stage 2 ∠° 90 90
STRUT ROD

Number Designation Model 253
BA35.20-P-1001-03L Bolt, strut rod to rear axle carrier Rear axle carrier (aluminum) Stage 1 Nm 80
Stage 2 ∠° 90
Rear axle carrier (steel) Stage 1 Nm 50
Stage 2 ∠° 90
STRUT ROD

Number Designation Model 205 Model 213
BA35.20-P-1002-03L Bolt, strut rod to wheel carrier M12 Stage 1 Nm 50 50
Stage 2 ∠° 90 90
STRUT ROD

Number Designation Model 253
BA35.20-P-1002-03L Bolt, strut rod to wheel carrier M12 Stage 1 Nm 50
Stage 2 ∠° 90
FRAME FLOOR ASSEMBLY

Number Designation Model 205 Model 213
BA61.10-P-1008-01L Bolt, rear diagonal strut to spare wheel well/body Nm 70 50
Fig 1: Identifying Screwdriver Bit (119 589 00 10 00)
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