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

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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	Notes on handling, transport and storage of composite brake disks		AH42.10-P-9406-12LF
	Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process		AH00.00-P-0020-01A
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	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) 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
	Remove/install
1	Remove hub cap from corresponding front wheel.	If the front wheel has to be removed for this purpose, ↓ remove corresponding front wheel, then mount again.	AR40.10-P-1102A
2	Release bolt for front axle shaft to wheel hub.	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.	Replace bolt. Slightly tighten screw by hand.
5	Vent pressure in AIRMATIC system using vehicle diagnosis system.	Model 205, 213 with code 489 (AIRMATIC) Model 253 with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)
			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 213.061/2614-piston fixed-caliper brake	AR42.10-P-0070FRB
		Model 205, 213 (except 213.061/261), 2534-piston fixed-caliper brake	AR42.10-P-0070LWA
		Model 205, 213 with code B06 (grey-painted brake callipers) 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 (grey-painted brake callipers) 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 (grey-painted brake callipers) 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) Model 253 with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)	AR32.25-P-1017LWL
		Model 20b, 213 except code 489 (AIRMATIC) 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
		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
		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.
	000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount		WS01.00-P-0092B
	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.	Bolt, spring control arm to front axle carrier	*BA33.20-P-1002-01U
19	Remove strut rod (7) from front axle carrier.	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

Fig 1: Identifying Guard Plate (220 589 01 31 00)

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