Remove/install torque strut at front axle - AR33.15-P-0160CW

MODEL 172, 204, 207 

Shown model 204 without 4MATIC 

Shown model 204 without 4MATIC 

	Notes on repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	Evaluation of elastomer bearings		AH00.10-P-0001-01A
	Remove/install
1	Remove left or right wheel and tire assembly
		MODEL 172	AP40.10-P-4050V
		MODEL 204, 207	AP40.10-P-4050CW
2.1	Remove both lower engine compartment paneling	MODEL 204.9
			AR61.20-P-1105CY
2.2	Remove engine compartment paneling	with gasoline engine
		MODEL 172.4 with ENGINE 152, 271, 274, 276	AR61.20-P-1105W
		MODEL 204 (except 204.9) with ENGINE 156, 271, 272, 274, 276 MODEL 207 with ENGINE 271, 272, 273, 274, 276, 278	AR61.20-P-1105EW
2.3	Remove bottom sections of soundproofing	with diesel engine
		MODEL 172.4 with ENGINE 651	AR94.30-P-5300W
		MODEL 204.0/2 with ENGINE 642, 646, 651 MODEL 204.3 with ENGINE 651 MODEL 207 with ENGINE 642, 651	AR94.30-P-5300EW
3	Detach front left level sensor from left strut rod (5)	MODEL 204.0/2/3, 207 with CODE 483 (ADVANCED AGILITY package) without CODE M005 (4MATIC) When removing the left strut rod (5). Do not unclip the left front level sensor. Otherwise the link rod of the left front level sensor will be damaged.
4	Detach right front level sensor from right strut rod (5)	MODEL 204.0/2/3, 207 with CODE 483 (ADVANCED AGILITY package) without CODE M005 (4MATIC) When removing the right strut rod (5). Do not unclip the right front level sensor. Otherwise the link rod of the right front level sensor will be damaged.
5	Detach tie rod from steering knuckle (6)		AR46.40-P-0200-02CW
		MODEL 172	*BA46.40-P-1001-01E
		MODEL 204 MODEL 207	*BA46.40-P-1001-01N
		Press	Figure
		Thrust piece	Figure
		TYP 172, 204 (Spurstangengelenk ohne Edelstahllaufring) Puller	Figure
		TYP 204, 207 (Spurstangengelenk mit Edelstahllaufring) Puller	Figure
6	Remove screws/bolts (1) from steering knuckle (6)	MODEL 172 MODEL 204.08/09/28/29/38/9 MODEL 207 with CODE 483 (ADVANCED AGILITY package) MODEL 207 without CODE 483 (ADVANCED AGILITY package)
		MODEL 172	*BA32.25-P-1002-01N
		MODEL 204.08/09/28/29/38/9 MODEL 207 with CODE 483 (ADVANCED AGILITY package) MODEL 207 without CODE 483 (ADVANCED AGILITY package)	*BA32.25-P-1002-04M
7	Release additional oil cooler far enough to enable bolt (3) to be removed.	MODEL 204.077/277/377
8	Unscrew nut (2) and pull screw/bolt (3) out of front axle carrier (4)	When loosening the nut (2) the screw/bolt (3) must not be twisted. It is essential to counterhold screw/bolt (3). Otherwise the locating lugs for the caster adjustment in the elastomer bearing (5a) will be sheared off when the repair kit is fitted. Screw nut (2) of screw/bolt (3) all the way on until it abuts, but do not tighten yet so that the elastomer bearing (5a) can twist when the vehicle is rocked to settle the suspension. Only tighten nut (2) in the ready-to-drive condition.
		MODEL 172	*BA33.20-P-1002-01Q
		MODEL 172 (repair kit)	*BA33.20-P-1003-01Q
		Model 204, 207	*BA33.20-P-1002-01N
		Model 204, 207 (repair kit)	*BA33.20-P-1010-01N
9	Unscrew nut (7)	There must be no grease on the thread of the ball joint.
		MODEL 172	*BA33.20-P-1004-01Q
		Model 204, 207	*BA33.20-P-1003-01N
10	Press strut rod (5) off steering knuckle (6)	There must be no grease on the cones of the ball joint and the steering knuckle (6). The grease in the radial groove on the ball joint must not be removed.
		Press	Figure
		Thrust piece	Figure
		Puller	Figure
11	Support front-axle half using telescopic lifter	MODEL 172 MODEL 204, 207 without CODE M005 (4MATIC) Transmission platform Transmission jack
12	Unclip electrical lines (8) from line holder (9)	MODEL 172 MODEL 204, 207 without CODE M005 (4MATIC)
13	Unscrew nut (10), pull out screw/bolt (11) and fold down steering knuckle (6)	Do not apply excessive tension to the brake hose. Otherwise it will be damaged.
			*BA32.25-P-1001-01N
		MODEL 172 Model 204, 207	*BA32.25-P-1001-04M
14	Remove strut rod (5)
	Check
15	Check rubber boot and ball joint of strut rod (5) for signs of damage	Replace strut rod (5) if necessary.
16	Check rubber boots on elastomer bearing (5a) for damage	To protect the elastomer bearings (5a) the rubber boots must be retrofitted. If necessary, replace or retrofit rubber boots: Remove/install rubber boots on elastomer bearing (5a).
			AR33.15-P-0160-03T
17	Check elastomer bearing (5a) of strut rod (5) for damage	Hollow piston cylinder	Figure
		Extraction and installation tool	Figure
		Hand pump	Figure
		Hydraulic hose (complete)	Figure
		Extraction and insertion tool	Fig 3
		If necessary: Press out/press in elastomer bearing (5a) of strut rod (5):
		MODEL 204.08/09/28/29/38 MODEL 204.9 MODEL 207 with CODE M005 (4MATIC) If necessary: Press out/press in elastomer bearing (5a) of strut rod (5):	AR33.15-P-0160-02SXY
		MODEL 172 In installed conditionMODEL 204 (except 204.08/09/28/29/38/9) In installed conditionMODEL 207 without CODE M005 (4MATIC) In installed condition	AR33.15-P-0160-02EWS
18	Install in the reverse order	Only tighten nuts and screws/bolts of suspension components when vehicle is in a ready-to-drive condition.
19	Perform wheel alignment check	MODEL 204	AR40.20-P-0200CW
		MODEL 172, 207	AR40.20-P-0200EW
20	Connect diagnostic system and set zero position of left front level sensor or right front level sensor	MODEL 172 MODEL 204, 207 without CODE M005 (4MATIC)
			AD00.00-P-2000-04A

Number	Designation			MODEL 172
BA32.25-P-1001-01N	Suspension strut to upper steering knuckle	Stage 1	Nm	100
		Stage 2	∠°	90

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-1001-04M	Bolt, suspension strut to steering knuckle at top	M14X45	Stage 1	Nm	100	100
			Stage 2	∠°	90	90

Number	Designation				MODEL 207 without CODE 483 (ADVANCED AGILITY package)	MODEL 207 with CODE 483 (ADVANCED AGILITY package)
BA32.25-P-1001-04M	Bolt, suspension strut to steering knuckle at top	M14X45	Stage 1	Nm	100	100
			Stage 2	∠°	90	90

Number	Designation		MODEL 172
BA32.25-P-1002-01N	Suspension strut to lower steering knuckle	Nm	110

Number	Designation				MODEL 204.08/09/28/29/38/9	MODEL 207 without CODE 483 (ADVANCED AGILITY package)
BA32.25-P-1002-04M	Bolt, suspension strut to steering knuckle at bottom	M12X20	Stage 1	Nm	-	70
			Stage 2		-	losen
			Stage 3	Nm	-	100

Number	Designation				MODEL 207 with CODE 483 (ADVANCED AGILITY package)
BA32.25-P-1002-04M	Bolt, suspension strut to steering knuckle at bottom	M12X20	Stage 1	Nm	70
			Stage 2		losen
			Stage 3	Nm	100

Number	Designation				MODEL 204 except 4MATIC	MODEL 204 with 4MATIC
BA33.20-P-1002-01N	Self-locking nut, torque strut to front axle carrier	M14X115X10.9	Stage 1	Nm	80	-
			Stage 2	∠°	120	-
		M14X120X10.9	Stage 1	Nm	120	120
			Stage 2	∠°	180	180

Number	Designation				MODEL 207 except 4MATIC	MODEL 207 with 4MATIC
BA33.20-P-1002-01N	Self-locking nut, torque strut to front axle carrier	M14X115X10.9	Stage 1	Nm	80	-
			Stage 2	∠°	120	-
		M14X120X10.9	Stage 1	Nm	120	120
			Stage 2	∠°	180	180

Number	Designation			MODEL 172
BA33.20-P-1002-01Q	Self-locking nut, torque strut to front axle carrier	Stage 1	Nm	120
		Stage 2	∠°	180

Number	Designation			MODEL 204 except 4MATIC	MODEL 204 with 4MATIC
BA33.20-P-1003-01N	Self-locking nut, strut rod to steering knuckle	Stage 1	Nm	50	50
		Stage 2	∠°	60	90

Number	Designation			MODEL 207 except 4MATIC	MODEL 207 with 4MATIC
BA33.20-P-1003-01N	Self-locking nut, strut rod to steering knuckle	Stage 1	Nm	50	50
		Stage 2	∠°	60	90

Number	Designation				MODEL 172
BA33.20-P-1003-01Q	Self-locking nut (repair kit), strut rod to front axle carrier	Stage 1	M14X120X11.9	Nm	100
		Stage 2		∠°	180

Number	Designation			MODEL 172
BA33.20-P-1004-01Q	Self-locking nut, strut rod to steering knuckle	Stage 1	Nm	50
		Stage 2	∠°	60

Number	Designation				MODEL 204 except 4MATIC	MODEL 204 with 4MATIC
BA33.20-P-1010-01N	Self-locking nut (repair kit), strut rod to front axle carrier	M14X115X10.9	Stage 1	Nm	80	-
			Stage 2	∠°	120	-
		M14X120X11.9	Stage 1	Nm	100	100
			Stage 2	∠°	180	180

Number	Designation				MODEL 207 except 4MATIC	MODEL 207 with 4MATIC
BA33.20-P-1010-01N	Self-locking nut (repair kit), strut rod to front axle carrier	M14X115X10.9	Stage 1	Nm	80	-
			Stage 2	∠°	120	-
		M14X120X11.9	Stage 1	Nm	100	100
			Stage 2	∠°	180	180

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

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