Remove/Install Wheel Carrier - AR35.20-P-0115LW

Model 205 (except 205.386/387/486/487)

Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289)

Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989)

Model 293

Fig 1: Wheel Carrier Components Location - Model 253 (Except 253.388/389/988/989/992/993) (Shown On Model 205)

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Shown on model 205 except code 489 (AIRMATIC) on left side of vehicle

Shown on model 205 on left side of vehicle

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Shown on model 205.040 on left side of the vehicle

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Shown on model 205.040

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	Risk of injury. Moving parts can pinch, crush or, in extreme cases even sever extremities.	No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area of mechanical components when moving components.	AS00.00-Z-0009-01A
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 handling, transport and storage of ceramic brake disks		AH42.10-P-9406-13A
Notice	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
	Notes on safety-relevant components		AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
	Notes on repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A
	Notes on level control	Model 213.2 (except 213.264/288/289) except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Model 253.992/993 Model 293	AH32.22-P-1001-02LWT
	Notes on AIRmatic	Model 205 (except 205.386/387/486/487) with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semiactive air suspension) Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semiactive air suspension) Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989) with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)	AH32.22-P-1000-02LW
	Remove
1	Secure vehicle on vehicle lift.		AR00.60-P-1006A
2	Remove hub cap from corresponding rear wheel.	If rear wheel has to be removed to do so, ↓ remove corresponding rear wheel and then mount again.
			AR40.10-P-1102A
3	Unscrew nut (4) from rear axle shaft (14).
4	Remove corresponding rear wheel.		AR40.10-P-1102A
5	Remove nut (4) from rear axle shaft (14).
6.1	Remove rear axle spring.	Model 205 (except 205.386/387/486/487) except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Model 213.0 (except 213.064/088/089) except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Model 213.1 except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989) except code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)
			AR32.20-P-0230LW
6.2	Drain pressure of air suspension at rear axle using vehicle diagnosis system.	Model 205 (except 205.386/387/486/487) with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semiactive air suspension) Model 213.0 (except 213.064/088/089), 213.1 with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semiactive air suspension) Model 213.2 (except 213.264/288/289) Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989) with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) Model 293
		Model 293	AD00.00-P-2000-06FR
		Model 205 (except 205.386/387/486/487) with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semiactive air suspension) Model 213.0 (except 213.064/088/089), 213.1 with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semiactive air suspension) Model 213.2 (except 213.264/288/289) Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989) with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)	AD00.00-P-2000-04B
7	Remove brake disk (5).	Model 205 (except 205.386/387/486/487) Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989)	AR42.10-P-0220EWE
		Model 293	AR42.10-P-0240EQ
8	Detach bracket (8) with rear axle RPM sensor (L6/3, L6/4) from wheel carrier (7) and place to one side with lines connected.
9	Raise wheel carrier (7) using major assembly mount and support plate until rear axle shaft (14) is horizontal.
	000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount		WS01.00-P-0092B
	000 588 10 62 00 Support plate		WS26.00-P-3309B
10	Detach tie rod (9) from wheel carrier (7).	Use screwdriver bit if a screw with multi-point socket is installed.
		Screwdriver bit	Fig 3
11	Detach thrust arm (10) from wheel carrier (7).	Use screwdriver bit if a screw with multi-point socket is installed.
		Screwdriver bit	Fig 3
12	Detach camber strut (11) from wheel carrier (7).	Use screwdriver bit if a screw with multi-point socket is installed.
		Screwdriver bit	Fig 3
13	Detach strut rod (12) from wheel carrier (7).	Use screwdriver bit if a screw with multi-point socket is installed.
		Screwdriver bit	Fig 3
14	Remove trim from spring link (13).
15	Detach shock absorber (6) from spring link (13).
16.1	Detach torsion bar linkage (15) from spring lint (13).	Model 205 (except 205.086/087/286/287/386/387/486/487) Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989) Model 293
16.2	Remove torsion bar linkage (15) from wheel carrier (7).	Model 205.086/087/286/287
17	Lower major assembly mount.
18	Detach spring link (13) from wheel carrier (7).	Use screwdriver bit if a screw with multi-point socket is installed.
		Screwdriver bit	Fig 3
19	Remove wheel carrier (7) from rear axle shaft (14).	If the rear axle shaft (14) is firmly seated in the rear axle shaft flange, ↓ Detach rear axle shaft (14) from rear axle shaft flange. Model 205 (except 205.386/387/486/487) Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989)
		Model 205 (except 205.386/387/486/487) Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989)	AR35.30-P-0115-03LF
		Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289)	AR35.30-P-0115-03OLC
		Bracket	Fig 4
		Extraction and insertion tool	Fig 2
20	Detach brake cover plate (16) from wheel carrier (7).	When replacing the wheel carrier (7) or the brake cover plate (16).
	Install
21	Attach brake cover plate (16) to wheel carrier (7).	When replacing the wheel carrier (7) or the brake cover plate (16).
		Model 205 (except 205.386/387/486/487) Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) with engine 256, 264, 274, 276, 642, 654, 656 Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989) Model 293 Screw/bolt, rear axle brake cover plate to hub/rotor assembly	*BA42.10-P-1004-06J
22	Press new rear axle shaft flange into angular-contact ball bearing of wheel carrier (7) up to end stop.	When replacing the wheel carrier (7).
		Model 205 (except 205.386/387/486/487) Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989) Model 293	AR35.20-P-0130LW
		Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) HI The new wheel carrier (7) is supplied with an angular-contact ball bearing. Do not remove the angular-contact ball bearing from new wheel carrier (7).	AR35.20-P-0130OLC
23	Fit wheel carrier (7) onto rear axle shaft (14).	If the rear axle shaft (14) cannot be fitted, ↓ Pull rear axle shaft (14) into rear axle shaft flange. Model 205 (except 205.386/387/486/487)
		Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989) Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289)	AR35.30-P-0115-03OLC
		Model 205 (except 205.386/387/486/487) Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989)	AR35.30-P-0115-03LF
		Bracket	Fig 4
		Extraction and insertion tool	Fig 2
24	Attach spring link (13) to wheel carrier (7).	Use screwdriver bit if a screw with multi-point socket is installed. Do not tighten the threaded connection yet.
		Bolt, spring control arm to wheel carrier	*BA35.20-P-1002-011
		Screwdriver bit	Fig 3
25	Raise wheel carrier (7) using major assembly mount and support plate until rear axle shaft (14) is horizontal.
	000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount		WS01.00-P-0092B
	000 588 10 62 00 Support plate		WS26.00-P-3309B
26.1	Attach torsion bar linkage (15) to spring link (13).	Model 205 (except 205.086/087/286/287/386/387/486/487) Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989) Model 293 Do not tighten the threaded connection yet.
26.2	Attach torsion bar linkage (15) to wheel carrier (7).	Model 205.086/087/286/287 Do not tighten the threaded connection yet.
27	Attach shock absorber (6) to spring link (13).	Do not tighten the threaded connection yet.
28	Attach strut rod (12) to wheel carrier (7).	Use screwdriver bit if a screw with multi-point socket is installed. Do not tighten the threaded connection yet.
		Screwdriver bit	Fig 3
29	Attach camber strut (11) to wheel carrier (7).	Use screwdriver bit if a screw with multi-point socket is installed. Do not tighten the threaded connection yet.
		Screwdriver bit	Fig 3
30	Attach thrust arm (10) to wheel carrier (7).	Use screwdriver bit if a screw with multi-point socket is installed. Do not tighten the threaded connection yet.
		Screwdriver bit	Fig 3
31	Attach tie rod (9) to wheel carrier (7).	Use screwdriver bit if a screw with multi-point socket is installed.
			*BA35.20-P-1001-04M
		Screwdriver bit	Fig 3
32	Tighten threaded connection of thrust arm (10) on wheel carrier (7).	Use screwdriver bit if a screw with multi-point socket is installed.
		Model 293 Bolt, thrust arm to wheel carrier	*BA35.20-P-1002-05L
		Model 205 (except 205.386/387/486/487) Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989) Bolt, thrust arm to wheel carrier	*BA35.20-P-1002-05J
		Screwdriver bit	Fig 3
33	Tighten threaded connection of camber strut (11) on wheel carrier (7).	Use screwdriver bit if a screw with multi-point socket is installed.
		Bolt, camber strut to wheel carrier	*BA35.20-P-1002-02L
		Screwdriver bit	Fig 3
34	Tighten threaded connection of strut rod (12) on wheel carrier (7).	Use screwdriver bit if a screw with multi-point socket is installed.
		Model 293 Bolt, strut rod to wheel carrier	*BA35.20-P-1002-03N
		Model 205 (except 205.386/387/486/487) Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989) Bolt, strut rod to wheel carrier	*BA35.20-P-1002-03L
		Screwdriver bit	Fig 3
35	Tighten threaded connection of shock absorber (6) on spring link (13).	Self-locking nut, shock absorber to spring control arm	*BA32.25-P-1001-03P
36.1	Tighten threaded connection of torsion bar linkage (15) on spring link (13).	Model 205 (except 205.086/087/286/287/386/387/486/487) Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989) Model 293
		Model 293 Nut, torsion bar linkage to spring link	*BA32.35-P-1003-03F
		Model 205 (except 205.086/087/286/287/386/387/486/487) except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Model 205 (except 205.086/087/286/287/386/387/486/487) with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semiactive air suspension) Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semiactive air suspension) Nut, torsion bar linkage to spring control arm	*BA32.20-P-1003-04S
		Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989) except code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989) with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) Nut, torsion bar linkage to spring control arm	*BA32.20-P-1003-04T
36.2	Tighten threaded connection of torsion bar linkage (15) on wheel carrier (7).	Model 205.086/087/286/287 Screw/nut, torsion bar linkage to wheel carrier	*BA32.20-P-1004-04S
37	Tighten threaded connection of spring link (13) on wheel carrier (7).	Use screwdriver bit if a screw with multi-point socket is installed.
		Bolt, spring control arm to wheel carrier	*BA35.20-P-1002-011
		Screwdriver bit	Fig 3
38	Lower major assembly mount.
39	Attach bracket (8) with rear axle RPM sensor (L6/3, L6/4) to wheel carrier (7).	Bolt, RPM sensor to wheel carrier	*BA42.30-P-1001-02K
40	Install brake disk (5).	Model 205 (except 205.386/387/486/487) Model 213 (except 213.064/088/089/264/288/289) Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989)	AR42.10-P-0220EWE
		Model 293	AR42.10-P-0240EQ
41.1	Install rear axle spring.	Model 205 (except 205.386/387/486/487) except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Model 213.0 (except 213.064/088/089) except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Model 213.1 except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989) except code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)
			AR32.20-P-0230LW
41.2	Fill air suspension at rear axle using diagnostic system.	Model 205 (except 205.386/387/486/487) with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semiactive air suspension) Model 213.0 (except 213.064/088/089), 213.1 with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semiactive air suspension) Model 213.2 (except 213.264/288/289) Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989) with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) Model 293
		Model 205 (except 205.386/387/486/487) with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semiactive air suspension) Model 213.0 (except 213.064/088/089), 213.1 with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semiactive air suspension) Model 213.2 (except 213.264/288/289) Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989) with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)	AD00.00-P-2000-04B
		Model 293	AD00.00-P-2000-06FR
42	Position nut (4) of rear axle shaft (14).
43	Attach rear wheel.		AR40.10-P-1102A
44	Tighten nut (4) of rear axle shaft (14).	Nut, rear axle shaft to wheel bearing	*BA35.30-P-1001-01N
45	Attach hub cap to rear wheel.
46	Disconnect vehicle from vehicle lift.		AR00.60-P-1006A
	Measure
47	Perform chassis alignment.		AR40.20-P-0200LW

REAR AXLE TORSION BAR

Number	Designation			Model 205 (except 205.086/087/286/287/386/387/486/487) except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension)	Model 205 (except 205.086/087/286/28 7/386/387/486/487) with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension)
BA32.20-P-1003-048	Nut, torsion bar linkage to spring control arm	Stage 1	Nm	20	35
BA32.20-P-1003-048	Nut, torsion bar linkage to spring control arm	Stage 2	∠°	180	120

REAR AXLE TORSION BAR

Number	Designation			Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289) except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension)	Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289) with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension)
BA32.20-P-1003-04S	Nut, torsion bar linkage to spring control arm	Stage 1	Nm	20	35
BA32.20-P-1003-04S	Nut, torsion bar linkage to spring control arm	Stage 2	∠°	180	120

REAR AXLE TORSION BAR

Number	Designation			Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989) except code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)	Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989) with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)
BA32.20-P-1003-04T	Nut, torsion bar linkage to spring control arm	Stage 1	Nm	20	35
BA32.20-P-1003-04T	Nut, torsion bar linkage to spring control arm	Stage 2	∠°	180	120

REAR AXLE TORSION BAR

Number	Designation		Model 205.086/087/286/28 7/386/387/486/487
BA32.20-P-1004-04S	Screw/nut, torsion bar linkage to wheel carrier	Nm	50

REAR AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER

Number	Designation				Model 205	Model 213
BA32.25-P-1001-03P	Self-locking nut, shock absorber to spring control arm	Air suspension	Stage 1	Nm	100	100
		Air suspension	Stage 2	∠°	90	90
		Steel suspension	Stage 1	Nm	45	60
		Steel suspension	Stage 2	∠°	90	60

REAR AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER

Number	Designation				Model 253	Model 293
BA32.25-P-1001-03P	Self-locking nut, shock absorber to spring control arm	Air suspension	Stage 1	Nm	100	100
		Air suspension	Stage 2	∠°	90	90
		Steel suspension	Stage 1	Nm	45	-
		Steel suspension	Stage 2	∠°	90	-

REAR AXLE STABILIZER BAR

Number	Designation			Model 293
BA32.35-P-1003-03F	Nut, torsion bar linkage to spring link	Stage 1	Nm	25
BA32.35-P-1003-03F	Nut, torsion bar linkage to spring link	Stage 2	∠°	180

TIE ROD

Number	Designation			Model 205	Model 213
BA35.20-P-1001-04M	Bolt, tie rod to wheel carrier	Stage 1	Nm	50	50
BA35.20-P-1001-04M	Bolt, tie rod to wheel carrier	Stage 2	∠°	90	90

TIE ROD

Number	Designation			Model 253	Model 293
BA35.20-P-1001-04M	Bolt, tie rod to wheel carrier	Stage 1	Nm	50	50
BA35.20-P-1001-04M	Bolt, tie rod to wheel carrier	Stage 2	∠°	90	90

SPRING CONTROL ARM

Number	Designation			Model 205	Model 213
BA35.20-P-1002-011	Bolt, spring control arm to wheel carrier	Stage 1	Nm	80	80
BA35.20-P-1002-011	Bolt, spring control arm to wheel carrier	Stage 2	∠°	90	90

SPRING CONTROL ARM

Number	Designation			Model 253	Model 293
BA35.20-P-1002-011	Bolt, spring control arm to wheel carrier	Stage 1	Nm	80	80
BA35.20-P-1002-011	Bolt, spring control arm to wheel carrier	Stage 2	∠°	90	90

CAMBER STRUT

Number	Designation			Model 205	Model 213
BA35.20-P-1002-02L	Bolt, camber strut to wheel carrier	Stage 1	Nm	50	50
BA35.20-P-1002-02L	Bolt, camber strut to wheel carrier	Stage 2	∠°	90	90

CAMBER STRUT

Number	Designation			Model 253	Model 293
BA35.20-P-1002-02L	Bolt, camber strut to wheel carrier	Stage 1	Nm	50	50
BA35.20-P-1002-02L	Bolt, camber strut to wheel carrier	Stage 2	∠°	90	90

STRUT ROD

Number	Designation				Model 205	Model 213
BA35.20-P-1002-03L	Bolt, strut rod to wheel carrier	M12	Stage 1	Nm	50	50
BA35.20-P-1002-03L	Bolt, strut rod to wheel carrier	M12	Stage 2	∠°	90	90

STRUT ROD

Number	Designation				Model 253
BA35.20-P-1002-03L	Bolt, strut rod to wheel carrier	M12	Stage 1	Nm	50
BA35.20-P-1002-03L	Bolt, strut rod to wheel carrier	M12	Stage 2	∠°	90

STRUT ROD

Number	Designation				Model 293
BA35.20-P-1002-03N	Bolt, strut rod to wheel carrier	M12	Stage 1	Nm	50
BA35.20-P-1002-03N	Bolt, strut rod to wheel carrier	M12	Stage 2	∠°	90

THRUST ARM

Number	Designation			Model 205	Model 213
BA35.20-P-1002-05J	Bolt, thrust arm to wheel carrier	Stage 1	Nm	50	50
BA35.20-P-1002-05J	Bolt, thrust arm to wheel carrier	Stage 2	∠°	90	90

THRUST ARM

Number	Designation			Model 253
BA35.20-P-1002-05J	Bolt, thrust arm to wheel carrier	Stage 1	Nm	50
BA35.20-P-1002-05J	Bolt, thrust arm to wheel carrier	Stage 2	∠°	90

THRUST ARM

Number	Designation			Model 293
BA35.20-P-1002-05L	Bolt, thrust arm to wheel carrier	Stage 1	Nm	50
BA35.20-P-1002-05L	Bolt, thrust arm to wheel carrier	Stage 2	∠°	90

REAR AXLE SHAFT

Number	Designation		Model 205	Model 213
BA35.30-P-1001-01N	Nut, rear axle shaft to wheel bearing	Nm	350	350

REAR AXLE SHAFT

Number	Designation		Model 253	Model 293
BA35.30-P-1001-01N	Nut, rear axle shaft to wheel bearing	Nm	350	390

BRAKE DISKS, BRAKE COVER PLATE

Number	Designation			Model 205	Model 213 with engine 256, 264, 274, 276, 642, 654, 656
BA42.10-P-1004-06J	Screw/bolt, rear axle brake cover plate to hub/rotor assembly	M6	Nm	8	20

BRAKE DISKS, BRAKE COVER PLATE

Number	Designation			Model 253	Model 293
BA42.10-P-1004-06J	Screw/bolt, rear axle brake cover plate to hub/rotor assembly	M6	Nm	8	20

REAR AXLE RPM SENSOR

Number	Designation		Model 205	Model 213
BA42.30-P-1001-02K	Bolt, RPM sensor to wheel carrier	Nm	8	8

REAR AXLE RPM SENSOR

Number	Designation		Model 253	Model 293
BA42.30-P-1001-02K	Bolt, RPM sensor to wheel carrier	Nm	8	8

Fig 2: Identifying Extraction And Insertion Tool (210 589 03 43 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Screwdriver Bit (119 589 00 10 00)

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Fig 4: Identifying Bracket (210 589 01 40 00)

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