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Remove/Install Spring Control Arm On Front Axle - AR33.15-P-0170LW

Model 205, 213, 253, 293 

Shown on left side of vehicle on model 205 except code M005 (4MATIC) 

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Shown on right side of vehicle on model 205 with code M005 (4MATIC) 

Fig 1: Spring Control Arm On Front Axle Components Location - Model 213 (Shown On Left Side Of Vehicle On Model 205 Except Code M005)
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WARNING Risk of injury  caused by pinching or crushing when working on springs or spring bodies that are under tension Use only approved tensioning devices; additionally screen off hazardous area if necessary. Check special tools for damage and proper operation (visual inspection). Wear protective gloves. AS00.00-Z-0001-01A
CAUTION Risk of injury  caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts.
Deburr repair panels.
AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
  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 handling, transport and storage of ceramic brake disks   AH42.10-P-9406-13A
  Note on calculation of tightening torque when using insertion or socket tools with various effective lengths   AH00.00-P-0015-01CW
  Notes on safety-relevant components   AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
  Notes on repair work on suspension components   AH00.00-P-0100-01A
  Notes on AIRmatic Model 205, 213
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
Model 253
with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)
AH32.22-P-1000-02LW
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Vent air in AIR BODY CONTROL using vehicle diagnosis system. Model 205, 213
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
Model 253
with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)
 
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS     AD00.00-P-2000-04B
2.1 Remove center and rear engine compartment lining. Model 205, 213, 253  
Model 205
Model 253
AR61.20-P-1105LW
Model 213 AR61.20-P-1105LWE
2.2 Remove engine compartment lining at rear. Model 293 AR61.20-P-1105EQ
3 Remove front wheel.   AR40.10-P-1102A
4 Unhook electric lines (10) from holder (11) anc place to one side. Model 205, 213
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Model 253, 293
NOTES
Do not kink, crush or stretch lines. Otherwise, the lines will be damaged and malfunctions will occur.
 
5 Unscrew nut (4) and remove suspension strut (5) from spring link (2). Model 205, 213
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
Model 253
with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)
AR32.25-P-1017LWL
Model 205, 213
except code 489 (AIRMATIC)
Model 253
except code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) Model 293
NOTES
Route suspension strut (5) on spring control arm (2) in suspension strut linkage area to one side.
Otherwise, the elastomer boot on the suspension strut joint will be damaged.
AR32.25-P-1017LW
6 Unscrew nut (6) and remove torsion bar linkage (7) from spring link (2). Model 205, 213
except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
NOTES
The ball head must be counterheld and an impact wrench/driver must not be used. Otherwise the ball head gets damaged.
AR32.35-P-3328LW
7 Remove stabilizer bar from front axle. Model 205, 213
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Model 253 Model 293
 
Model 293 AR32.35-P-2200EQ
Model 205, 213
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
IMPORTANT The torsion bar linkage (7) remains on the stabilizer bar.
AR32.35-P-2200LWX
8 Unscrew nut (8) and remove spring link (2) from front axle carrier (9). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, spring control arm to front axle carrier *BA33.20-P-1002-01U 
9 Unscrew nut (1), detach and remove spring link (2) from steering knuckle (3). NOTES
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.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut, spring control arm to steering knuckle
*BA33.20-P-1001-01U 
SPECIAL TOOL Model 205 with engine 276
Model 213 with engine 256
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
Model 253 with engine 177, 276
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
Socket wrench
Fig 5
10 Remove holder (11) from spring link (2). Model 205, 213
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Model 253, 293
When replacing the spring control arm (2).
 
INSPECT Check     
11 Check seal bellows and ball head of spring link (2) for damage. In the event of a problem,

replace spring link (2).
 
12 Check suspension strut linkage on spring link (2) for damage. In the event of a problem,

replace spring link (2).
 
13 Check stabilizer bar linkage on spring control arm (2) for damage. Model 205, 213
except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
In the event of a problem,

replace spring link (2).
 
14 Check elastomer bearing in spring link (2) for damage. If neutral (original) elastomer bearing is damaged,

replace spring link (2).
If the elastomer bearing for camber correction is damaged,

replace elastomer bearing on spring link (2).
Model 205, 213
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Model 253, 293
AR33.15-P-0170-02LWX 
Model 205, 213
except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
AR33.15-P-0170-02LW 
SPECIAL TOOL Model 205, 213
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Model 253, 293 Sleeve
Fig 4
SPECIAL TOOL Model 205, 213
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
Model 253, 293
Extraction and insertion tool
Fig 3
SPECIAL TOOL Model 205, 213
except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
Extraction and insertion tool
Fig 6
SPECIAL TOOL Model 205, 213
except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
Extraction and installation tool
Fig 7
SPECIAL TOOL Model 205, 213
except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Press-in tool
Fig 2
15 Install in the reverse order.    
16 Perform chassis alignment.   AR40.20-P-0200LW
WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number Designation Model 205 Model 213
BA33.20-P-1001-01U Nut, spring control arm to steering knuckle Nm 250 250
WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number Designation Model 253 Model 293
BA33.20-P-1001-01U Nut, spring control arm to steering knuckle Nm 250 250
WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number Designation Model 205 Model 213
BA33.20-P-1002-01U Bolt, spring control arm to front axle carrier Stage 1 Nm 120 120
Stage 2 ∠° 180 180
WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number Designation Model 253 Model 293
BA33.20-P-1002-01U Bolt, spring control arm to front axle carrier Stage 1 Nm 120 120
Stage 2 ∠° 180 180
Fig 2: Identifying Press-In Tool (211 589 00 43 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Extraction And Insertion Tool (222 589 03 43 00)
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Fig 4: Identifying Sleeve (203 589 00 14 00)
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Fig 5: Identifying Socket Wrench (167 589 00 09 00)
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Fig 6: Identifying Extraction And Insertion Tool (220 589 06 43 00)
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Fig 7: Identifying Extraction And Installation Tool (221 589 00 43 00)
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