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Remove/Install Thrust Arm - AR35.20-P-0113LWX

Model 253.388/389/988/989 

Shown on right side of vehicle 

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Shown on right side of vehicle 

G12819547Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
  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
  Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process   AH00.00-P-0020-01A
  Notes on handling, transport and storage of ceramic brake disks   AH42.10-P-9406-13A
  Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
  Notes on handling, transport and storage of composite brake disks   AH42.10-P-9406-12LF
  Notes on repair work on suspension components   AH00.00-P-0100-01A
REMOVING Remove     
1 Secure vehicle on vehicle lift   AR00.60-P-0100CW
2 Remove underfloor paneling   AR61.30-P-1001LW
3 Remove bolts (4) from stop plate (6)    
4 Support rear axle using an assembly unit mount and mounting plate    
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 10 62 00 Support plate   WS26.00-P-3309B
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount   WS01.00-P-0092B
5 Remove bolt (5) and remove stop plate (6) NOTES Do not use an impact wrench. Otherwise, the threads will be damaged.  
6 Unscrew nut from bolt (7) and pull out bolt (7) IMPORTANT The SPECIAL TOOL screwdriver bit is to be used when a bolt (7) with a multi-socket tooth profile is fitted.  
    SPECIAL TOOL Screwdriver bit Fig 1
7 Unscrew nut (8) and remove bolt IMPORTANT The SPECIAL TOOL screwdriver bit is to be used when a bolt with a multi-socket tooth profile is fitted.  
    SPECIAL TOOL Screwdriver bit Fig 1
8 Remove thrust arm (1)    
INSPECT Check     
9 Check elastomer bearing (10) for damage If there are problems

Replace elastomer bearing (10).
 
      AR35.20-P-3403LWX 
10 Check that thrust arm (1) is in good condition and has no signs of damage If there are problems

Replace the thrust arm (1).
 
INSTALLING Install     
11 Position thrust arm (1)    
12 Insert bolt of nut (8) and tighten nut (8) IMPORTANT The SPECIAL TOOL screwdriver bit is to be used when a bolt with a multi-socket tooth profile is fitted.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, thrust arm to wheel carrier *BA35.20-P-1002-05J 
    SPECIAL TOOL Screwdriver bit Fig 1
13 Insert bolt (7) and tighten nut IMPORTANT The SPECIAL TOOL screwdriver bit is to be used when a bolt (7) with a multi-socket tooth profile is fitted.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, thrust arm to rear axle carrier *BA35.20-P-1001-05J 
    SPECIAL TOOL Screwdriver bit Fig 1
14 Clean the thread in the frame floor assembly for the bolt (5) using compressed air IMPORTANT Check thread inserts are correctly seated.  
15 Position stop plate (6) and screw in bolt (5) NOTES Do not use an impact wrench.
Otherwise, the threads will be damaged.
 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Self-locking bolt securing front decoupling element of rear axle carrier to frame floor assembly *BA35.10-P-1001-01H 
16 Remove major assembly support and support plate    
17 Screw bolts (4) into stop plate (6) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, stop plate to body *BA35.10-P-1003-01H 
18 Install underbody paneling   AR61.30-P-1001LW
19 Disconnect vehicle from vehicle lift   AR00.60-P-0100CW
20 Perform wheel alignment check   AR40.20-P-0200LW
REAR AXLE CARRIER

Number Designation Model 253
BA35.10-P-1001-01H Self-locking bolt securing front decoupling element of rear axle carrier to frame floor assembly Stage 1 Nm 100
Stage 2: Loosen ∠° 180
Stage 3 Nm 100
Stage 4 ∠° 90
REAR AXLE CARRIER

Number Designation Model 253
BA35.10-P-1003-01H Bolt, stop plate to body Nm 35
THRUST ARM

Number Designation Model 253
BA35.20-P-1001-05J Bolt, thrust arm to rear axle carrier Rear axle carrier (aluminum) Stage 1 Nm 80
Stage 2 ∠° 90
Rear axle carrier (steel) Stage 1 Nm 50
Stage 2 ∠° 90
THRUST ARM

Number Designation Model 253
BA35.20-P-1002-05J Bolt thrust arm to wheel carrier Stage 1 Nm 50
Stage 2 ∠° 90
Fig 1: Identifying Screwdriver Bit (119 589 00 10 00)
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