Press Torque Strut Rubber Bushing In/Out - AR33.15-P-0160-02LW

Model 205 (except 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/464/486/487) 

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

Model 238 

Model 253 (except 253.364/388/389/964/988/989) 

Evaluation of elastomer bearings

AH00.10-P-0001-01A

20.10.2017

Method to press out elastomer bearing changed

Operation steps 1 to 6

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on right strut rod (1a), Model 205 With Code M005 (4MATIC) 

Shown on left strut rod (1a), Model 205 Except Code M005 (4MATIC) 

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Model 205, 213, 238 Except Code M005 (4MATIC), shown on left strut rod (1a) 

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Model 205, 213, 238 With Code M005 (4MATIC) and Model 253, shown on left strut rod (1a) 

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Use the following special tools:

Extraction and insertion tool (01) (222 589 03 43 00)

Use plate (07) (202 589 04 43 07) for pressing out.

Use sleeve (03) (221 589 00 43 01) from extraction and insertion tool set (221 589 00 43 00) for inserting.

Press out elastomer bearing (1b) (A) 

1. Place suitable shims (08) onto press.
2. Place plate (07) with chamfered side facing downwards onto supports (08).
3. Place strut rod (1a) with chamfered side facing upwards onto plate (07).
4. Place extraction and insertion tool (01) onto elastomer bearing (1b) of strut rod (1a).
5. Pre-tension press and align strut rod (1a), plate (07) and extraction and insertion tool (01) with each other.
6. Press out elastomer bearing (1b).

   Press-in elastomer bearing (1b) (B) 

7. Place sleeve (03) on press.
8. Place strut rod (1a) on sleeve (03) with chamfered side facing upward.

   The cutout of the sleeve (03) must face towards the bar arrow (N) of the strut rod (1a).

9. Position new elastomer bearing (1b) with crush ring (1c) on strut rod (1a).

   The arrow marking (M) on the elastomer bearing (1b) must line up with the recess (2) on the ball head (3).

   Different elastomer bearing variants are used for a caster change.

   Elastomer bearing (1b) for positive caster change: +3 mm = +27' (C, E).

   Elastomer bearing (1b) for negative caster change: -3 mm = -27' (D, F).

10. Place extraction and insertion tool (01) on elastomer bearing (1b).
11. Pre-tension press and align strut rod (1a), sleeve (03), elastomer bearing (1b) with crush ring (1c) and extraction and insertion tool (01) with each other.
12. Press in elastomer bearing (1b) far enough until the bearing core (4) of the elastomer bearing (1b) makes contact with the sleeve (03).
13. Release press and remove crush ring (1c).
14. Turn over strut rod (1a) and place on sleeve (03).
15. Place extraction and insertion tool (01) on elastomer bearing (1b).
16. Press elastomer bearing (1b) into center in strut rod (1a).