Remove/install cross strut on front axle - AR33.15-P-0161CW

MODEL 172, 204, 207 

Shown on model 204 without 4MATIC 

Fig 1: Identifying Cross Strut On Front Axle Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 204 Without 4MATIC (1 Of 2)

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Shown on model 204 without 4MATIC 

Fig 2: Identifying Cross Strut On Front Axle Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 204 Without 4MATIC (2 Of 2)

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	Remove/install
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
		When working on the front-end assembly, be careful not to scratch, mark or notch the surfaces of aluminum parts. Otherwise the service life of the of the parts will be reduced.
1.1	Remove both lower engine compartment paneling	Model 204.9	AR61.20-P-1105CY
1.2	Remove engine compartment paneling	Model 172 with gasoline engine	AR61.20-P-1105W
		Model 204.0/2/3, 207 with gasoline engine	AR61.20-P-1105EW
1.3	Remove bottom sections of soundproofing	Model 172 with diesel engine	AR94.30-P-5300W
		Model 204.0/2/3, 207 with diesel engine	AR94.30-P-5300EW
2	Unscrew nut (1)	When loosening the nut (1) the bolt (2) must not be twisted. It is essential to counterhold bolt (2). Otherwise the locating lugs for the caster adjustment in the rubber mount (4a) will be sheared off when the repair kit is fitted. Screw nut (1) of bolt (2) all the way on until it abuts, but do not tighten yet so that the rubber mount (4a) can twist when the vehicle is rocked to settle the suspension. Only tighten nut (1) in the ready-to-drive condition. Model 172
		Self-locking nut from cross strut to front-axle support	*BA33.20-P-1005-01Q
		Self-locking nut (repair kit) cross strut to front axle carrier Model 204, 207	*BA33.20-P-1006-01Q
		Self-locking nut from cross strut to front-axle support	*BA33.20-P-1004-01N
		Self-locking nut (repair kit) cross strut to front axle carrier	*BA33.20-P-1005-01N
3	Pull bolt (2) out of front axle carrier (3) and fold cross strut (4) downwards
4	Unscrew nut (5)	There must be no grease on the thread of the upper ball joint. Model 172
		Self-locking nut, cross strut to steering knuckle/upper ball joint Model 204, 207	*BA33.20-P-1007-01Q
		Self-locking nut, transverse link to steering knuckle assembly	*BA33.20-P-1006-01N
5	Press off cross strut (4) from upper ball joint of steering knuckle (6) and remove	There must be no grease on the cones of the upper ball joint and the steering knuckle (6). The grease in the radial groove on the upper ball joint must not be removed.
		Press	Figure
		Thrust piece	Figure
		Puller	Figure
	Checking
6	Check rubber mount (4a), rubber boot and upper ball joint in cross strut (4) for damage	Replace cross strut (4) if necessary. The version must be observed when the cross strut (4) is replaced.
	Cross strut modified	Model 204 (except 204.08/28/9)	BT33.15-P-0050-01CW
7	Install in the reverse order
8	Perform wheel alignment check	Model 204	AR40.20-P-0200CW
		Model 172, 207	AR40.20-P-0200EW

Fig 3: Identifying Press (163 589 03 43 00)

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Fig 4: Identifying Puller (221 589 00 33 00)

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Fig 5: Identifying Thrust Piece (171 589 00 34 00)

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