Remove/Install Torque Strut At Front Axle - AR33.15-P-0160LWX

Model 205, 213 

with code M005 (4MATIC) 

Model 253 

Fig 1: Strut Rod Components Location - Model 213 With Code M005 (Shown On Leftside Of Vehicle On Model 253.388)

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Shown on leftside of vehicle on model 253.388 

	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 center and front engine compartment lining	Model 213 with code M005 (4MATIC)	AR61.20-P-1105LWE
		Model 205 with code M005 (4MATIC) Model 253	AR61.20-P-1105LW
2	Remove AIRmatic compressor	When removing the left strut rod (1). Model 205 with code 489 (AIRMATIC) with code M005 (4MATIC) Model 213.0 (except 213.088/089), 213.1 with code 489 (AIRMATIC) with code M005 (4MATIC) Model 213.2 (except 213.288/289) with code M005 (4MATIC) Model 253 with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)	AR32.22-P-2001LW
3	Unscrew nut (2) and detach strut rod (1) 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.
		Nut, strut rod to steering knuckle	*BA33.20-P-1003-01U
4	Unscrew nut (3), remove bolt (7) and remove strut rod (1) from front axle carrier (5)	Bolt, strut rod to front axle carrier	*BA33.20-P-1004-01U
	Check
5	Check strut rod (1) with seal bellows, ball head and elastomer bearing for damage
6	Replace elastomer bearing for caster correction	Model 205 (except 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/464/486/487), 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) with code M005 (4MATIC) Model 253 (except 253.364/388/389/964/988/989) If elastomer bearing for caster correction is damaged (bearing core off-center) and the strut rod (1) is to be reused. The elastomer bearing variants are shown in the reference document.	AR33.15-P-0160-02LW
		Plate	Fig 3
		Extraction and installation tool	Fig 4
		Extraction and insertion tool	Fig 2
7	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) with code M005 (4MATIC), Model 253 (except 253.364/388/389/964/988/989) If neutral elastomer bearing (bearing core in center), seal bellows, ball head is damaged or if strut rod (1) is damaged, Model 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/46 4/486/487, 213.064/088/089/264/288/289 with code M005 (4MATIC), Model 253.364/388/389/964/988/989 If elastomer bearing, seal bellows, ball head damaged or if strut rod (1) damaged If neutral elastomer bearing (bearing core in center), seal bellows, ball head is damaged or if the strut rod (1) is damaged.
8	Replace elastomer bearing of new strut rod (1) with an elastomer bearing for caster correction	Model 205 (except 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/464/486/487), 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) with code M005 (4MATIC) Model 253 (except 253.364/388/389/964/988/989) When replacing the strut rod (1) if the removed strut rod has an elastomer bearing for caster correction (bearing core off-center) installed in it. The elastomer bearing variants are shown in the reference document.	AR33.15-P-0160-02LW
		Plate	Fig 3
		Extraction and installation tool	Fig 4
		Extraction and insertion tool	Fig 2
9	Install in the reverse order

Fig 2: Identifying Extraction And Insertion Tool (222 589 03 43 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Plate (202 589 04 43 07)

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Fig 4: Identifying Extraction And Installation Tool (221 589 00 43 00)

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