Remove/Install Rear Strut Rod (Radius Rod) - AR35.20-P-0111LW

Model 205 (except 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/486/487) 

Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) 

Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989/992/993) 

Shown on left side of vehicle on model 205 

Fig 1: Rear Strut Rod (Radius Rod) Components Location - Model 213 (Except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) (Shown On Left Side Of Vehicle On Model 205)

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Shown on model 205 

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Shown on model 253 with code 228 (Auxiliary heating) 

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	Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Notes on air suspension		AH32.22-P-1000-01T
	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 safety-relevant components		AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
	Notes on repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A
	Notes on level control	Model 213.2 (except 213.264/288/289) except code 489 (AIRMATIC)	AH32.22-P-1001-02LWT
	Remove/install
1	Shift transmission to position N or to idle.
2	Raise vehicle and fix in place on vehicle lift.		AR00.60-P-0100CW
3	Drain pressure of air suspension at rear axle using vehicle diagnosis system.	Model 205 (except 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/486/487) with code 489 (AIRMATIC) Model 213.0 (except 213.064/088/089) with code 489 (AIRMATIC) Model 213.1 with code 489 (AIRMATIC) Model 213.2 (except 213.264/288/289) Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989/992/993) with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)
			AD00.00-P-2000-04B
4	Perform power disconnect of high-voltage on-board electrical system.	Model 213.016/050/053/054/153/216/253	AR54.10-P-1150LHV
		Model 205.012/013/047/053/054/147/212/213/247/25 3	AR54.10-P-1150LW
		Model 253.354/954	AR54.10-P-1150LVH
5	Remove rear wheels.		AR40.10-P-1102A
6	Remove longitudinal member panels.	Model 205.4 (except 205.486/487)	AR88.80-P-6000LW
7	Remove left and right underfloor paneling.	Model 213.2 (except 213.264/288/289)	AR61.30-P-1001LWE
8	Remove nuts of bracket (11) and hang bracket (11) with connected fuel metering pump (12) to one side.	Model 205 (except 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/486/487) with code 228 (magma grey/black) Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) with code 228 (Additional warm water heating) Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989/992/993) with code 228 (magma grey/black)
9	Remove diagonal struts.	Model 205.4 (except 205.486/487) Model 213.2 (except 213.264/288/289) Bolt, rear diagonal strut to spare wheel well/body	*BA61.10-P-1008-01L
10	Remove shock absorbers.		AR32.25-P-0110LW
11	Remove necessary components of exhaust system.	Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) with engine 254	AR49.10-P-4824MRV
		Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) with engine 254	AR49.10-P-4825MRV
		Model 205 (except 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/486/487) with engine 274.9, 276	AR49.10-P-4952LW
		Model 205 (except 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/486/487) with engine 651	AR49.10-P-7100LWB
		Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989) with engine 274.9, 276.8, 642, 651.9	AR49.10-P-4952RF
		Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) with engine 274.9	AR49.10-P-4952MRD
		Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) with engine 642	AR49.10-P-4952OGW
		Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) with engine 654	AR49.10-P-4952OLC
		Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) with engine 276.8	AR49.10-P-4825MND
		Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) with engine 276.8	AR49.10-P-4824MND
12	Remove propeller shaft from rear axle differential, place to one side and fix in place.	Model 205 (except 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/486/487) Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289)	AR41.10-P-0050LW
		Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989/992/993)	AR41.10-P-0050LWX
13	Unclip electric lines from holders for level sensors.	If installed.
14	Disconnect electrical connectors from level sensors and place electric lines to one side.	If installed.
15	Release left and right underfloor paneling in area of stop plates (8).	Model 205 (except 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/486/487) Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989) with engine 264, 274, 276, 642, 651, 654, 656	AR61.30-P-1001LW
		Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289)	AR61.30-P-1001LWE
16	Unhook lines (5) at right and left from brackets (6).
17	Remove screws (7) from stop plates (8).	Bolt, stop plate to body	*BA35.10-P-1003-01H
18	Support rear axle using an assembly mount and mounting plate.
	000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount		WS01.00-P-0092B
	000 588 10 62 00 Support plate		WS26.00-P-3309B
19	Unscrew screws (9) and remove stop plates (8).	Do not use an impact wrench. Clean thread in frame floor assembly using compressed air only, and check or correct seating of threaded inserts. Self-locking bolt securing front decoupling element of rear axle carrier to frame floor assembly	*BA35.10-P-1001-01H
20	Carefully lower rear axle at front.
21	Remove strut rod (1) from wheel carrier (2).	Bolt, strut rod to wheel carrier	*BA35.20-P-1002-03L
		Screwdriver bit	Fig 2
22	Detach strut rod (1) from rear axle carrier (3) and remove.	Bolt, strut rod to rear axle carrier	*BA35.20-P-1001-03L
		Screwdriver bit	Fig 2
	Check
23	Check strut rod (1) for condition and damage.	If there is a problem, ↓ replace the strut rod (1).
24	Install in the reverse order
25	Perform chassis alignment.		AR40.20-P-0200LW

Fig 2: Identifying Screwdriver Bit (119 589 00 10 00)

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