Remove/Install Front Axle - AR33.10-P-0100LF

Model 217

Model 222

MODIFICATION NOTES

22.06.2017	Bolt, front engine mount to engine support	Model 222 except code Z07 (Highest protection)	BA22.10-P-1001-03K
22.06.2017	Bolt, front engine mount to engine support	Model 222 with code Z07 (Highest protection)	BA22.10-P-1001-03K
30.11.2017	Screw/bolt, front diagonal strut to front axle carrier/body		BA61.10-P-1018-01K

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Shown on MODEL 222 with CODE 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)), without CODE M005 (4MATIC)

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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	Notes on bolted connections with self tapping screws		AH00.00-P-0007-01SF
Notice	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
Notice	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
	Notes on Active Body Control suspension	Model 217, 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	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 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) Model 222 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))
			AD00.00-P-2000-04B
3	Deactivate easy entry/exit function for driver's seat and steering wheel	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 217 with engine 157, 278 Model 222 with engine 157, 256, 276, 277, 278, 279, 642, 651
		Model 222 with engine 642	AR33.10-P-0105LFD
		Model 217 with engine 157, 278 Model 222 with engine 157, 276.8/9, 277, 278, 279	AR33.10-P-0105LF
		Model 222 with engine 256	AR33.10-P-0105MRT
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	Remove front axle shafts	MODEL 217 with CODE M005 4MATIC, MODEL 222 with CODE M005 4MATIC
		Model 217 with transmission 722.96/97 Model 222 with transmission 722.96/97 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)	AR33.30-P-0620LFX
11	Disconnect electrical connector from right from brake wear sensor at right brake caliper
12	Release electric line from brakepad wear sensor at front right on right brake caliper	Model 217.364/382/384/385/482 Model 217.377/378/379/477/479 except code B07 (AMG - ceramic brake system) Model 222.004/032/033/057/104/123/132/133/157 except code 950 (AMG sport package) except code 951 (Sports package USA) Model 222.004/032/033/057/104/123/132/133/157 with code 950 (AMG sport package) Model 222.004/032/033/057/104/123/132/133/157 with code 951 (Sports package USA) Model 222.067/082/085/163/165/167/967 Model 222.077 Model 222.162 Model 222.176/182/184/185/976/982/984/985 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Model 222.176/182/976 with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Model 222.177/178/179 except code B07 (AMG - ceramic brake system) Model 222.177/178/179 with code B07 (AMG - ceramic brake system) Bolt, brake wear sensor to brake caliper	*BA42.10-P-1004-10V
13	Release rpm sensors on steering knuckles and place to one side		AR42.30-P-0712LF
14.1	Release cable clamps at steering knuckles and place to one side	Model 217 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Model 222 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
14.2	Disconnect corresponding electrical connector from suspension struts	Model 217 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Model 222 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
15	Remove brake caliper with attached brake hoses and fix in place on transverse control arms using cable ties		AR42.10-P-0070LF
16	Release cable clamps at spring links and place to one side with clipped-in lines	Model 217 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Model 222 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
17	Unhook electrical lines at front axle carrier	Model 217 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Model 222 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
18	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
19	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
20	Disconnect electrical connectors (2) on electrical power steering control unit
21.1	Unclip wiring harness (3) of rack-and-pinion steering on front axle (4), remove and place to one side	Model 217 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Model 222 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
21.2	Remove wiring harness (3) of rack-and-pinion steering on front axle (4) and place to one side	Model 217 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Model 222 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
22	Remove fender liner in right fender		AR88.10-P-1300LF
23	Remove fender liner in left fender in front area		AR88.10-P-1300LF
24	Unscrew bolts (5) and remove holder (6)	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 Bolt/nut, bracket for coolant pump/switchover valve to radiator support	*BA20.10-P-1011-01AA
		Model 222 with engine 642 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
25	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
26	Unhook holder (7) with lines on front left connecting strut (8) and place to one side
27	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
28	Remove front left and right connecting strut (8), (9)	Bolt/nut, front mounting console to front axle carrier	*BA33.10-P-1003-01P
29	Remove bracket for fire extinguisher nozzle at left and right	Model 222 with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) with code Z21 (Fire extinguishing system)
30	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))
31.1	Unscrew bolts of the engine mount on the from axle (4)	Model 217 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Model 222 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
		Model 222 with engine 276.9 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR22.10-P-1260LFH
		Model 222 with engine 642 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR22.10-P-1260LFD
		Model 217, 222 with engine 157, 278 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR22.10-P-4330LF
31.2	Remove right engine mount on front axle carrier and left engine mount on engine carrier	Model 217 with engine 157, 276, 278 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Model 222 with engine 157, 276, 278, 642 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
		Screw/bolt, front engine mount to front axle carrier	*BA22.10-P-1002-03K
		Bolt, front engine mount to engine support	*BA22.10-P-1001-03K
31.3	Unscrew bolts of switchable engine mount on front axle (4) and remove right, left switchable engine mount on engine carrier	Model 222 with engine 256.9
		Screw/bolt, front engine mount to front axle carrier	*BA22.10-P-1002-03K
		Bolt, front engine mount to engine support	*BA22.10-P-1001-03K
32	Only lift up engine until engine mounts are relieved of load
33	Remove upper transverse control arm from steering knuckle		AR33.20-P-0500LF
34	Position lifting device (02) at front axle (4)
	000 588 03 62 00 Lifting platform		WS01.00-P-0091A
35	Remove rear connecting struts (10)	Bolt/nut, rear mounting support to longitudinal member	*BA33.10-P-1005-01P
		Bolt, rear mounting console to front axle carrier	*BA33.10-P-1004-01P
36	Unscrew bolts (11) of front axle (4)	Screw/bolt, front axle carrier at front to longitudinal member	*BA33.10-P-1001-01P
		Screw/bolt, front axle carrier at rear to longitudinal member	*BA33.10-P-1002-01P
37	Carefully lower front axle (4), while doing so slide lifting device (02) to rear	Make sure when lowering, that the hydraulic line (12) does not get caught up in the front axle (4). Otherwise, the hydraulic line (12) will be damaged.
38	Install in the reverse order
39	Fill and bleed ABC system	Model 217 with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) Model 222 with code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))	AR32.50-P-0021SX
			AD00.00-P-2000-04B
40	Fill AIRmatic system	Model 217 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) Model 222 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))
	Check
41	Perform wheel alignment check		AR40.20-P-0200LF

COOLANT THERMOSTAT, COOLANT PUMP

Number	Designation		Engine 256
BA20.10-P-1003-01MRT	Bolt, holder for coolant pump/valve to body	Nm	20

COOLANT PUMP, COOLANT THERMOSTAT

Number	Designation		Engine 642
BA20.10-P-1005-01S	Bracket securing coolant pump/switchover valve to radiator support	Nm	20

COOLANT PUMP, COOLANT THERMOSTAT

Number	Designation			Engine 157	Engine 278
BA20.10-P-1006-01W	Bolt/nut, bracket for coolant pump/switchover valve to radiator support	M6	Nm	6	6
BA20.10-P-1006-01W		M8	Nm	20	20

COOLANT PUMP, COOLANT THERMOSTAT

Number	Designation			Engine 276
BA20.10-P-1011-01AA	Bolt/nut, bracket for coolant pump/switchover valve to radiator support	M6	Nm	6
BA20.10-P-1011-01AA		M8	Nm	20

ENGINE MOUNT, ENGINE SUPPORT (ENGINE SIDE)

Number	Designation				Model 217 with engine 157, 176, 177, 278, 279	Model 217 with engine 276
BA22.10-P-1001-03K	Bolt, front engine mount to engine support	M10	Stage 1	Nm	45	50
		M10	Stage 2	∠°	120	-
		M12	Stage 1	Nm	45	-
		M12	Stage 2	∠°	120	-

ENGINE MOUNT, ENGINE SUPPORT (ENGINE SIDE)

Number	Designation				Model 222 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)	Model 222 with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
BA22.10-P-1001-03K	Bolt, front engine mount to engine support	M10	Stage 1	Nm	50	50
		M10	Stage 2	∠°	-	-
		M12	Stage 1	Nm	45	45
		M12	Stage 2	∠°	120	125

ENGINE MOUNT, ENGINE SUPPORT (ENGINE SIDE)

Number	Designation		Model 217 with engine 157, 176, 177, 278, 279	Model 217 with engine 276
BA22.10-P-1002-03K	Screw/bolt, front engine mount to front axle carrier	Nm	30	30

ENGINE MOUNT, ENGINE SUPPORT (ENGINE SIDE)

Number	Designation		Model 222 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)	Model 222 with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
BA22.10-P-1002-03K	Screw/bolt, front engine mount to front axle carrier	Nm	30	30

FRONT AXLE CARRIER

Number	Designation				Model 217	MODEL 222 except CODE Z07
BA33.10-P-1001-01P	Screw/bolt, front axle carrier at front to longitudinal member	Stage 1		Nm	140	140
		Stage 2	Loosen	∠°	-	-
		Stage 3		Nm	-	-
		Stage 4		∠°	-	-

FRONT AXLE CARRIER

Number	Designation				MODEL 222 with CODE Z07
BA33.10-P-1001-01P	Screw/bolt, front axle carrier at front to longitudinal member	Stage 1		Nm	100
		Stage 2	Loosen	∠°	-180
		Stage 3		Nm	140
		Stage 4		∠°	45

FRONT AXLE CARRIER

Number	Designation				Model 217	MODEL 222 except CODE Z07
BA33.10-P-1002-01P	Screw/bolt, front axle carrier at rear to longitudinal member	Stage 1		Nm	70	70
		Stage 2	Loosen	∠°	-	-
		Stage 3		Nm	-	-

FRONT AXLE CARRIER

Number	Designation				MODEL 222 with CODE Z07
BA33.10-P-1002-01P	Screw/bolt, front axle carrier at rear to longitudinal member	Stage 1		Nm	100
		Stage 2	Loosen	∠°	-180
		Stage 3		Nm	140

FRONT AXLE CARRIER

Number	Designation		Model 217	MODEL 222 except CODE Z07
BA33.10-P-1003-01P	Bolt/nut, front mounting console to front axle carrier	Nm	20	20

FRONT AXLE CARRIER

Number	Designation		MODEL 222 with CODE Z07
BA33.10-P-1003-01P	Bolt/nut, front mounting console to front axle carrier	Nm	20

FRONT AXLE CARRIER

Number	Designation		Model 217	MODEL 222 except CODE Z07
BA33.10-P-1004-01P	Bolt, rear mounting console to front axle carrier	Nm	100	100

FRONT AXLE CARRIER

Number	Designation		MODEL 222 with CODE Z07
BA33.10-P-1004-01P	Bolt, rear mounting console to front axle carrier	Nm	100

FRONT AXLE CARRIER

Number	Designation		Model 217	MODEL 222 except CODE Z07
BA33.10-P-1005-01P	Bolt/nut, rear mounting support to longitudinal member	Nm	50	50

FRONT AXLE CARRIER

Number	Designation		MODEL 222 with CODE Z07
BA33.10-P-1005-01P	Bolt/nut, rear mounting support to longitudinal member	Nm	50

FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number	Designation		MODEL 217.377/378/379/477/479 except CODE B07	Model 217.364/382/384/385/482
BA42.10-P-1004-10V	Bolt, brake wear sensor to brake caliper	Nm	8	8

FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number	Designation		MODEL 222.067/082/085/163/165/167/967, MODEL 222.004/032/033/057/104/123/132/133/157 with CODE 950/951, MODEL 222.176/182/184/185/976/982/984/985 except CODE Z07	MODEL 222.004/032/033/057/104/123/132/133/157 except CODE 950/951, MODEL 222.162/188
BA42.10-P-1004-10V	Bolt, brake wear sensor to brake caliper	Nm	8	8

FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number	Designation		MODEL 222.077, MODEL 222.177/178/179 except CODE B07	MODEL 222.176/182/184/185/976/982/984/985 with CODE Z07, MODEL 222.177/178/179 with CODE B07
BA42.10-P-1004-10V	Bolt, brake wear sensor to brake caliper	Nm	8	8

FRAME FLOOR ASSEMBLY

Number	Designation			Model 217
BA61.10-P-1018-01K	Screw/bolt, front diagonal strut to front axle carrier/body	M8	Nm	17
BA61.10-P-1018-01K	Screw/bolt, front diagonal strut to front axle carrier/body	M10	Nm	50

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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