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Remove/Install Front Axle Half - AR33.10-P-0200LW

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Model 205 

Model 213 

Model 253 

Shown on model 205 except code 489 (AIRMATIC) and except code M005 (4MATIC) on left side of vehicle 

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Notice Notes on handling, transport and storage of composite brake disks   AH42.10-P-9406-12LF
Notice Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process   AH00.00-P-0020-01A
Notice Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
Notice Notes on handling, transport and storage of ceramic brake disks   AH42.10-P-9406-13A
  Notes on AIRmatic Model 205, 213 with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension)
Model 253 with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)
AH32.22-P-1000-02LW
  Notes on repair work on suspension components   AH00.00-P-0100-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Remove hub cap from corresponding front wheel. If the front wheel has to be removed for this purpose,
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remove corresponding front wheel, then mount again.
 
      AR40.10-P-1102A
2 Release bolt for front axle shaft to wheel hub. TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw/bolt, front axle shaft to wheel hub *BA33.30-P-1001-02H 
3 Remove corresponding front wheel.   AR40.10-P-1102A
4 Remove screw fastening front axle shaft to wheel hub. INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : Replace bolt.
Slightly tighten screw by hand.
 
5 Vent pressure in AIRMATIC system using vehicle diagnosis system. Model 205, 213 with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension)
Model 253 with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)
 
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS     AD00.00-P-2000-04B
6 Remove engine compartment lining at front, center and rear. Model 205, 253 AR61.20-P-1105LW
    Model 213 AR61.20-P-1105LWE
7.1 Remove brake caliper with brakepads and secure at vehicle with connected brake hose free of tension. For fixed-caliper brake.  
    Model 213.061/261 4-piston fixed-caliper brake AR42.10-P-0070FRB
    Model 205, 213 (except 213.061/261), 253 4-piston fixed-caliper brake AR42.10-P-0070LWA
    Model 205, 213 with code B06 (Silver brake calipers) except code B07 (AMG - ceramic brake system) except code U70 (red-painted brake callipers)
6-piston fixed-caliper brake Model 253 with code B06 (AMG high-performance braking system) except code B07 (AMG - ceramic brake system) except code U70 (AMG high-performance composite braking system)
AR42.10-P-0070LWB
    Model 205, 213 with code B07 (AMG - ceramic brake system) except code B06 (Silver brake calipers) except code U70 (red-painted brake callipers)
6-piston fixed-caliper brake Model 253 with code B07 (AMG - ceramic brake system) except code B06 (AMG high-performance braking system) except code U70 (AMG high-performance composite braking system)
AR42.10-P-0070LWC
    Model 205, 213 with code U70 (red-painted brake callipers) except code B06 (Silver brake calipers) except code B07 (AMG - ceramic brake system)
6-piston fixed-caliper brake Model 253 with code U70 (AMG high-performance composite braking system) except code B06 (AMG high-performance braking system) except code B07 (AMG - ceramic brake system)
AR42.10-P-0070LWD
7.2 Remove brake caliper with brake caliper supports on front axle and secure at vehicle with connected brake hose free of tension. With floating caliper brake.  
    Model 205, 213, 2531-piston floating caliper brake AR42.10-P-0070LW
8.1 Unhook electric line of front axle RPM sensor from suspension strut (2). Model 205, 213 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)  
8.2 Remove holder with electric lines of RPM sensor and brakepad wear sensor from spring link (3) and place to one side. Model 205, 213 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
Model 253
 
9 Remove front axle RPM sensor from steering knuckle (1). Model 213.061/261 AR42.30-P-0713LWA
    Model 205
Model 213 (except 213.061/261)
Model 253
AR42.30-P-0712LW
10 Remove suspension strut (2) from spring link (3). Model 205, 213 with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension)
Model 253 with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)
AR32.25-P-1017LWL
    Model 205, 213 except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension)
Model 253 except code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)
AR32.25-P-1017LW
11.1 Remove torsion bar linkage (4) from spring link (3). Model 205, 213 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)  
      AR32.35-P-3328LW
11.2 Remove torsion bar linkage (4) from steering knuckle (1). Model 205, 213 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
Model 253
 
      AR32.35-P-3328LWX
12 Remove tie rod (5) from steering knuckle (1).   AR46.40-P-0200LW
13 Attach guard plate for brake cover plate.   AR42.00-P-0100-01A
    SPECIAL TOOL Guard plate Fig 1
14 Remove stabilizer bar from front axle. Model 205, 213 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
Model 253
 
    IMPORTANT The torsion bar linkage (4) remains attached to stabilizer bar. AR32.35-P-2200LWX
15 Support steering knuckle (1) with major assembly mount and mounting plate and secure against falling down with tensioning strap.    
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount   WS01.00-P-0092B
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 10 62 00 Support plate   WS26.00-P-3309B
16 Secure front axle shaft against falling down. Model 205, 213, 253 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)  
17 Remove upper transverse control arm (6) from steering knuckle (1).   AR33.20-P-0500LW 
18 Remove spring link (3) from front axle carrier. TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, spring control arm to front axle carrier *BA33.20-P-1002-01U 
19 Remove strut rod (7) from front axle carrier. TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, strut rod to front axle carrier *BA33.20-P-1004-01U 
20 Carefully lower front-axle half using major assembly mount and remove.    
21 Install in the reverse order    
22 Perform chassis alignment.   AR40.20-P-0200LW
WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number Designation Model 205 Model 213
BA33.20-P-1002-01U Bolt, spring control arm to front axle carrier Stage 1 Nm 120 120
Stage 2 ∠° 180 180
WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number Designation Model 253
BA33.20-P-1002-01U Bolt, spring control arm to front axle carrier Stage 1 Nm 120
Stage 2 ∠° 180
WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number Designation Model 205 Model 213
BA33.20-P-1004-01U Bolt, strut rod to front axle carrier Stage 1 Nm 120 120
Stage 2 ∠° 180 180
WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number Designation Model 253
BA33.20-P-1004-01U Bolt, strut rod to front axle carrier Stage 1 Nm 120
Stage 2 ∠° 180
FRONT AXLE SHAFT

Number Designation Model 205 Model 213
BA33.30-P-1001-02H Screw/bolt, front axle shaft to wheel hub Stage 1 Nm 160 160
Stage 2   loosen approx. 90° loosen approx. 90°
Stage 3 Nm 220 220
Stage 4 ∠° 45 45
FRONT AXLE SHAFT

Number Designation Model 253
BA33.30-P-1001-02H Screw/bolt, front axle shaft to wheel hub Stage 1 Nm 160
Stage 2   loosen approx. 90°
Stage 3 Nm 220
Stage 4 ∠° 45
Fig 1: Identifying Guard Plate (220 589 01 31 00)
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