Remove/Install Torque Strut At Front Axle - AR33.15-P-0160LW
Model 205
except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
Model 213
except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
Fig 1: Strut Rod Components Location - Model 213 Except Code M005 (Shown On Left Side Of Vehicle On Model 205)
Shown on left side of vehicle on model 205 except code M005 (4MATIC)
Shown on right side of vehicle on model 205 except code M005 (4MATIC)
| 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 | ||
| Evaluation of elastomer bearings | AH00.10-P-0001-01A | ||
| Notes on repair work on suspension components | AH00.00-P-0100-01A | ||
| Remove/install | |||
| 1 | Remove engine compartment lining from center and front. | Model 205 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) |
AR61.20-P-1105LW |
| Model 213 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) |
AR61.20-P-1105LWE | ||
| 2 | Remove left or right front wheel. | AR40.10-P-1102A | |
| 3 | Remove left front axle rpm sensor (L6/1) or right front axle rpm sensor (L6/2) and place to one side with holder and line. | Model 205 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Model 213 (except 213.061/261) except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) |
AR42.30-P-0712LW |
| 4 | Unscrew nut (2) and remove tie rod (3) from steering knuckle (4). | The ball head must be counterheld and an impact wrench/driver must not be used. Otherwise the ball head or steering knuckle (4) will be damaged. |
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| *BA46.40-P-1001-01P | |||
| 5 | Unscrew nut (5) and remove strut rod (1) from steering knuckle (4). Note on calculation of tightening torque when using insertion or socket tools with various effective lengths |
The ball head must be counterheld and an impact wrench/driver must not be used. Otherwise the ball head or steering knuckle (4) will be damaged. |
AH00.00-P-0015-01CW |
| *BA33.20-P-1003-01U | |||
| Fig 3 | |||
| 6 | Loosen holder (6) from front axle carrier (7). | When removing the right strut rod (1). | |
| 7 | Remove AIRMATIC compressor. | When removing the left strut rod (1). Model 205 with code 489 (AIRMATIC) except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Model 213.0 (except 213.064/088/089), 213.1 with code 489 (AIRMATIC) except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Model 213.2 (except 213.264/288/289) except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) |
AR32.22-P-2001LW |
| 8 | Remove electrical coolant pump for low-temperature water circuit and hang to the side with connected lines. | Model 205 with engine 177 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) | |
| 9 | Detach and remove strut rod (1) from front axle carrier (7). | *BA33.20-P-1004-01U | |
| Check | |||
| 10 | Check strut rod (1) with sealing bellows, ball head and elastomer bearing for damage. | ||
| 11 | Replace elastomer bearing for caster correction. | Model 205 (except 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/46 4/486/487), 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) If elastomer bearing for caster correction is damaged (bearing core off-center) and the strut rod (1) is to be reused. |
AR33.15-P-0160-02LW |
| Fig 4 | |||
| Fig 5 | |||
| Fig 2 | |||
| 12 | Replace strut rod (1). | Model 205 (except 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/46 4/486/487), 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) If neutral elastomer bearing (bearing core in center), seal bellows, ball head is damaged or if the strut rod (1) is dam aged Model 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/46 4/486/487, 213.064/088/089/264/288/289 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) lf elastomer bearing, seal bellows, ball head is damaged or if strut rod (1) is damaged |
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| 13 | Replace elastomer bearing of new strut rod (1) with an elastomer bearing for caster correction. | Model 205 (except 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/46 4/486/487), 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) When replacing the strut rod (1) if the removed strut rod (1) has an elastomer bearing for caster correction (bearing core off-center) installed. |
AR33.15-P-0160-02LW |
| Fig 4 | |||
| Fig 5 | |||
| Fig 2 | |||
| 14 | Install in the reverse order. |
WHEEL CONTROL, HUB
| Number | Designation | Model 205 | Model 213 | |
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| BA33.20-P-1003-01U | Nut, strut rod to steering knuckle | Nm | 250 | 250 |
WHEEL CONTROL, HUB
| Number | Designation | Model 205 | Model 213 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA33.20-P-1004-01U | Bolt, strut rod to front axle carrier | Stage 1 | Nm | 120 | 120 |
| Stage 2 | ∠° | 180 | 180 | ||
TIE ROD
| Number | Designation | Model 205 | Model 213 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA46.40-P-1001-01P | Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle | Stage 1 | Nm | 90 | 90 |
| Stage 2 | ∠° | 60 | 60 | ||