Lower Front Axle - AR33.10-P-0101LF

Model 217, 222 

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Shown on model 222 with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) 

Shown on model 222 with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) 

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Shown on model 217.4 

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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
Notice	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
Notice	Notes on bolted connections with self tapping screws		AH00.00-P-0007-01SF
Notice	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
	Notes on Active Body Control suspension	Model 217 with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) Model 222 with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))	AH32.50-P-0001-01N
	Notes on AIRmatic	except Code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))	AH32.22-P-1000-02LF
	Notes on repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A
	Remove/install
1	Secure vehicle on vehicle lift		AR00.60-P-0100CW
		Vehicle hoist securing tool	Fig 1
2.1	Release pressure in ABC system using diagnostic system	On vehicles with ABC suspension.
		Model 217 with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) Model 222 with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))	AR32.50-P-0001-01LF
			AD00.00-P-2000-04B
2.2	Vent pressure in AIRmatic system using diagnostic system	Model 217, 222 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) On vehicles with AIRmatic suspension.
			AD00.00-P-2000-04B
3	Switch off easy entry/exit	Switch off using the buttons on the steering wheel in the Comfort menu of the multifunction display, see Owner's Manual.
4	Turn steering wheel to central position (front wheels in straight ahead position) and secure with the retaining device	Do not turn steering wheel with steering coupling removed. Otherwise, the clock spring contact will be destroyed.
		Retainer device	Fig 2
5	Attach engine hoist	Model 222 with engine 256	AR33.10-P-0105MRT
		Model 222 with engine 642 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR33.10-P-0105LFD
		Model 217 with engine 157, 278, 279 Model 222 with engine 157, 276.8/9, 277, 278, 279	AR33.10-P-0105LF
6	Remove lower engine compartment paneling		AR61.20-P-1105LF
7	Remove front diagonal struts (32)	Model 217.4
		Screw/bolt, front diagonal strut to front axle carrier/body	*BA61.10-P-1018-01K
8	Secure radiator package (1) using tensioning strap (01) against falling down
9	Remove front wheel and tire assemblies		AR40.10-P-1102A
10	Release suspension struts from spring links	Model 217 with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) Model 222 with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))	AR32.25-P-1017LFA
		Model 217 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) Model 222 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))	AR32.25-P-1017LFB
11	Remove steering coupling on rack-and-pinion steering	Model 217 Model 222 as of 4/30/14	AR46.10-P-8000LW
		Model 222 up to 4/29/14	AR46.10-P-8000RK
12	Disconnect electrical connectors (2) on electrical power steering control unit
13	Unclip wiring harness (3) of rack-and-pinion steering on front axle (4), remove and place to one side
14	Remove right fender liner in fender		AR88.10-P-1300LF
15	Remove fender liner in left fender in front area		AR88.10-P-1300LF
16	Unscrew bolts (5) and remove holder (6)	Model 217 with engine 157, 278 Model 222 with engine 157, 256, 276, 278, 642 If installed. Place the pumps and valves to one side with the lines still connected.
		Model 217 with engine 157, 278 Model 222 with engine 157, 278 Bolt/nut, bracket for coolant pump/switchover valve to radiator support	*BA20.10-P-1006-01W
		Model 222 with engine 276 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Bolt/nut, bracket for coolant pump switchover valve to radiator support	*BA20.10-P-1011-01AA
		Model 222 with engine 642 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Bracket securing coolant pump/switchover valve to radiator support	*BA20.10-P-1005-01S
		Model 222 with engine 256 Bolt, holder for coolant pump/valve to body	*BA20.10-P-1003-01MRT
17	Release holder with front axle valve unit and place to one side with lines attached	Model 217 with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) Model 222 with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))	AR32.50-P-0001LF
18	Unhook holder (7) with lines on front left connecting strut (8) and place to one side
19	Remove compressor and place to one side with lines attached	Model 217 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) Model 222 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))	AR32.22-P-2001LF
20	Remove front right and left connecting strut (8), (9)	Model 217 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) Model 222 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Bolt/nut, front mounting console to front axle carrier	*BA33.10-P-1003-01P
21	Remove all holders of hydraulic line (12) at front on front axle (4) and on right longitudinal member	Model 217 with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) Model 222 with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))
22	Only lift up engine until engine mounts are relieved of load
23	Unscrew bolts of the engine mount on the front axle (4)	Model 222 with engine 642 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR22.10-P-1260LFD
		Model 222 with engine 276.9 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR22.10-P-1260LFH
		Model 217, 222 with engine 157, 278 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR22.10-P-4330LF
		Model 217 with engine 279 Model 222 with engine 277, 279	AR22.10-P-4330MUB
24	Position lifting platform (02) on front axle (4) and secure with tensioning straps
	000 588 03 62 00 Lifting platform		WS01.00-P-0091A
25		Model 217 Model 222 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Bolt/nut, rear mounting support to longitudinal member	*BA33.10-P-1005-01P
		Model 217 Model 222 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Bolt, rear mounting console to front axle carrier	*BA33.10-P-1004-01P
26	Unscrew bolts (11) of front axle (4)	Model 217 Model 222 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Screw/bolt, front axle carrier at rear to longitudinal member	*BA33.10-P-1002-01P
		Model 217 Model 222 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Screw/bolt, front axle carrier at front to longitudinal member	*BA33.10-P-1001-01P
27	Carefully lower front axle (4)	Do not lower front axle (4) too far. Otherwise, lines and component parts will be damaged.
28	Install in the reverse order
29	Perform wheel alignment check		AR40.20-P-0200LF

Fig 1: Identifying Vehicle Hoist Securing Tool (171 589 01 31 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Retainer Device (129 589 01 21 00)

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