Remove/Install Front Axle Spring Control Arm - AR33.15-P-0170LWO
Model 238
Except Code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
Shown On Right Side Of Vehicle
Fig 1: Front Axle Spring Control Arm Components Location - Model 238 Except Code M005 (Right Side Shown)
| 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 | |
| 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 self-locking nuts and bolts | AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA | |
| Remove/install | |||
| 1 | Relieve pressure in AIR BODY CONTROL system using the diagnostic system | Model 238 with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all- wheel drive) | |
| AD00.00-P-2000-06LWO | |||
| 2 | Remove center and rear engine compartment paneling | AR61.20-P-1105LWE | |
| 3 | Remove front wheel | AR40.10-P-1102A | |
| 4 | Unscrew nut (4) and detach suspension strut (5) at spring control arm (2) | Model 238 with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all- wheel drive) | AR32.25-P-1017LWQ |
| Model 238 except code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Route suspension strut (5) on spring control arm (2) in suspension strut linkage area to one side. Otherwise the elastomer boot on the suspension strut joint may be damaged. |
AR32.25-P-1017LWO | ||
| 5 | Unscrew nut (6) and remove stabilizer bar linkage (7) from spring control arm (2) | AR32.35-P-3328LW | |
| 6 | Unscrew nut (8) and detach spring control arm (2) from front axle carrier (9) | *BA33.20-P-1002-01U | |
| 7 | Unscrew nut (1) and remove spring link (2) | The ball head must be counterheld and an impact wrench/driver must not be used. Otherwise the ball head or steering knuckle (3) may be damaged. |
*BA33.20-P-1001-01U |
| Check | |||
| 8 | Check seal bellows and ball head of spring control arm (2) for damage | If a problem arises ↓ Replace spring link (2). |
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| 9 | Check suspension strut joint on spring control arm (2) for damage | If a problem arises ↓ Replace spring link (2). |
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| 10 | Check stabilizer bar linkage on spring control arm (2) for damage | If a problem arises ↓ Replace spring link (2). |
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| 11 | Check elastomer bearing in spring link (2) for damage | If neutral (original) elastomer bearing is damaged ↓ Replace spring link (2). If elastomer bearing for camber correction damaged ↓ Replace elastomer bearing on spring link (2). |
AR33.15-P-0170-02LW |
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| 12 | Install in the reverse order | ||
| 13 | Perform wheel alignment check | AR40.20-P-0200LWO |
WHEEL CONTROL, HUB
| Number | Designation | Model 238 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA33.20-P-1001-01U | Nut, spring control arm to steering knuckle | Stage 1 | Nm | 250 |
| Stage 2 | ∠° | - | ||
WHEEL CONTROL, HUB
| Number | Designation | Model 238 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA33.20-P-1002-01U | Bolt, spring control arm to front axle carrier | Stage 1 | Nm | 120 |
| Stage 2 | ∠° | 180 | ||