Remove/Install Elastomer Bearing Of Spring Control Arm On Rear Axle Carrier - AR35.20-P-3405MFA
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Model 118, 177, 243, 247
with code U55 (Multi-link axle)
Pressing out shown on model 177.0 with code U55 (Multi-link axle) except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
Pressing in shown on model 177.0 with code U55 (Multi-link axle) except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
| 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 | |
| Risk of injury . Skin or eye injuries may result when handling hot or glowing objects. | Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary. | AS00.00-Z-0002-01A | |
| Evaluation of elastomer bearings | AH00.10-P-0001-01A | ||
| Notes on repair work on suspension components | AH00.00-P-0100-01A | ||
| Notes on safety-relevant components | AH00.00-Z-0019-01A | ||
| Remove | |||
| 1 | Remove left or right spring link. | AR35.20-P-0119MFA | |
| Press out | |||
| 2 | Assemble nut A (06), hollow-piston cylinder (05) and support sleeve A (04) on spindle (01) as illustrated. | Fig 3 | |
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| 3 | Route spindle (01) through elastomer bearing (1), then fit thrust piece A (010) and nut B (02). | Fig 2 | |
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| 4 | Secure remover (07) using suitable means to prevent it falling. | Fig 3 | |
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| 5 | Position remover (07) on elastomer bearing (1) and rear axle carrier (2) then preload it. | Do not position the remover (07) at an angle. Otherwise the elastomer bearing (1) or the rear axle carrier (2) could be damaged. |
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| 6 | Press out elastomer bearing (1). | Fig 4 | |
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| Clean | |||
| 7 | Clean area around rear axle carrier (2) and bearing seat of elastomer bearing (1) using suitable cleaning agents. | Assembly cleaner | *BR00.45-Z-1028-04A |
| Press in | |||
| 8 | Position elastomer bearing (1). | Do not position the elastomer bearing (1) at an angle. Otherwise the elastomer bearing (1) or the rear axle carrier (2) could be damaged. |
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| 9 | Assemble nut A (09), hollow-piston cylinder (05) and thrust piece A (010) on spindle (01) as illustrated. | Fig 3 | |
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| 10 | Route spindle (01) through elastomer bearing (1), the plug on support sleeve B (011) and fit nut B (012). | Fig 2 | |
| 11 | Secure press-in tool (08) using suitable means to prevent it falling. | Fig 3 | |
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| 12 | Position press-in tool (08) on elastomer bearing (1) and rear axle carrier (2) and | Fig 3 | |
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| 13 | Press in elastomer bearing (1). | Fig 3 | |
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| Install | |||
| 14 | Install left or right spring link. | AR35.20-P-0119MFA |
REPAIR MATERIALS
| Number | Designation | Order number |
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| BR00.45-Z-1028-04A | Assembly cleaner | A 000 986 56 01 |