Remove/install spring control arm on front axle - AR33.15-P-0170LF

MODEL 217 

MODEL 222 

Vehicle with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)), shown on model 222 except code M005 (4MATIC) 

Fig 1: Front Axle Spring Control Arm Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 222 With Code 487 Except Code M005

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Vehicle except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)), shown on model 222 except code M005 (4MATIC) 

Fig 2: Front Axle Spring Control Arm Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 222 Except Code 487 And M005

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Shown on model 222 with code M005 (4MATIC) 

Fig 3: Front Axle Spring Control Arm Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 222 With Code M005

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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
	Notes on AIRmatic	Model 217, 222 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))	AH32.22-P-1000-02LF
	Notes on Active Body Control suspension	Model 217, 222 with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))	AH32.50-P-0001-01LF
	Remove/install
	Risk of injury  to skin or eyes from hydraulic fluid spraying out under pressure. Risk of poisoning  from swallowing hydraulic fluid.	Depressurize hydraulic system completely before starting any work on it. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses.	AS00.00-Z-0013-01A
1.1	Release pressure in ABC system using diagnostic system	Model 217, 222 with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))	AR32.50-P-0001-01LF
			AD00.00-P-2000-04B
1.2	Vent pressure in AIRmatic system using diagnostic system	Model 217, 222 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))
			AD00.00-P-2000-04B
2	Remove center engine compartment paneling		AR61.20-P-1105LF
3	Remove the appropriate front wheel
			AP40.10-P-4050HA
4	Detach line bracket from spring control arm (2) and place to one side with lines connected	Model 217, 222 with code M005 (4MATIC)
5	Unscrew nut (1) from spring control arm (2) on steering knuckle (3)	The ball head must be counterheld and an impact wrench/driver must not be used. Otherwise the ball head or steering knuckle (3) may be damaged. Nut, spring control arm to steering knuckle	*BA33.20-P-1001-01T
6	Remove suspension strut (4) from spring control arm (2)	Model 217, 222 with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))	AR32.25-P-1017LFA
		Model 217, 222 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))	AR32.25-P-1017LFB
7	Remove strut rod at front axle.	Model 222 with code Z07 (Top protection)	AR33.15-P-0160LF
8	Detach spring control arm (2) from front axle carrier (5) and remove	Bolt, spring control arm to front axle carrier	*BA33.20-P-1002-01T
	Check
9.1	Check elastomer bearing in spring control arm (2) for condition, damage and variant	Model 217 (except 217.377/378/379/387/388/477/478/479/487/488) Model 222 (except 222.077/177/178/179/187/188) The elastomer bearing variants are shown in the reference document.
		If there are problems, if a neutral (genuine) elastomer bearing is installed. ↓ Replace spring control arm (2) If there are problems, when a elastomer bearing is installed for camber correction. ↓ Replace elastomer bearing of spring control arm (2)	AR33.15-P-0170-02LF
9.2	Check elastomer bearing in spring control arm (2) for condition and damage	Model 217.377/378/379/387/388/477/478/479/487/488 Model 222.077/177/178/179/187/188 If there are problems ↓ Replace spring control arm (2)
10	Check suspension strut joint on spring control arm (2) for condition and damage	Model 217, 222 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) If there are problems ↓ Replace suspension strut joint on spring control arm (2)	AR33.15-P-0115LF
11	Check seal bellows and ball head of spring control arm (2) for condition and damage	If there are problems ↓ Replace spring control arm (2)
12	Install in the reverse order
13	Perform wheel alignment check		AR40.20-P-0200LF