Remove And Install Front Cross Struts - Ar61.10-P-5143LWO

Model 205, 213, 238, 253 (except 253.992/993), 257

Fig 1: Front Cross Strut Component Locations (Model 257 (Shown On Model 238.3 Except Code M005))

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Shown on model 238.3 except for code M005 (4MATIC)

Fig 2: Front Cross Strut Component Locations (Model 257 (Shown On Model 238.3 W/ Code M005))

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Shown on model 238.3 with code M005 (4MATIC)

Notice	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
	Remove/install
1	Remove center and rear engine compartment lining.	Model 257	AR61.20-P-1105FR
		Model 213, 238	AR61.20-P-1105LWE
		Model 205, 253 (except 253.992/993)	AR61.20-P-1105LW
2	Remove left and right underfloor paneling.	Model 205, 213, 238, 253 (except 253.992/993), 257
		Remove/install underbody paneling Model 257	AR61.30-P-1001FR
		Model 205 Model 253 (except 253.992/993) with engine 177, 264, 274, 276, 642, 651	AR61.30-P-1001LW
		Model 213 Model 238	AR61.30-P-1001LWE
3	Unfasten left and right longitudinal member panel in area of cross struts (1, 2).	Model 257	AR88.80-P-6000FR
		Model 253 (except 253.992/993)	AR88.80-P-6000LWG
		Model 205	AR88.80-P-6000LW
		Model 213	AR88.80-P-6000LWE
		Model 238	AR88.80-P-6000LWO
4	Unscrew screws (3, 4, 5, 6) and remove cross struts (1, 2).	Do not use an impact wrench. Otherwise the threads can be damaged. Bolt, front diagonal strut to front axle carrier/torsion bar bearing shell/radiator mounting console	*BA61.10-P-1006-01L
		Bolt, front diagonal strut to longitudinal member	*BA61.10-P-1007-01L
5	Install in the reverse order

FRAME FLOOR ASSEMBLY TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (BA61.10-P-1006-01L) (MODEL 205, 213)

Number	Designation		Model 205	Model 213
BA61.10-P-1006-01L	Bolt, front diagonal strut to front axle carrier/torsion bar bearing shell/radiator mounting console	Nm	50	50

FRAME FLOOR ASSEMBLY TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (BA61.10-P-1006-01L) (MODEL 238, 253)

Number	Designation		Model 238	Model 253
BA61.10-P-1006-01L	Bolt, front diagonal strut to front axle carrier/torsion bar bearing shell/radiator mounting console	Nm	50	50

FRAME FLOOR ASSEMBLY TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (BA61.10-P-1006-01L) (MODEL 257)

Number	Designation		Model 257
BA61.10-P-1006-01L	Bolt, front diagonal strut to front axle carrier/torsion bar bearing shell/radiator mounting console	Nm	50

FRAME FLOOR ASSEMBLY TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (BA61.10-P-1007-01L) (MODEL 205, 213)

Number	Designation		Model 205	Model 213
BA61.10-P-1007-01L	Bolt, front diagonal strut to longitudinal member	Nm	50	50

FRAME FLOOR ASSEMBLY TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (BA61.10-P-1007-01L) (MODEL 238, 253)

Number	Designation		Model 238	Model 253
BA61.10-P-1007-01L	Bolt, front diagonal strut to longitudinal member	Nm	50	50

FRAME FLOOR ASSEMBLY (BA61.10-P-1007-01L) (MODEL 257)

Number	Designation		Model 257
BA61.10-P-1007-01L	Bolt, front diagonal strut to longitudinal member	Nm	50