Remove/Install Front Axle Spring Control Arm - AR33.15-P-0170LWQ

Model 238 

With 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 With Code M005 (Right Side Shown)

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Shown On Right Side Of Vehicle 

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	Risk of injury  caused by pinching or crushing when working on springs or spring bodies that are under tension	Use only approved tensioning devices; additionally screen off hazardous area if necessary. Check special tools for damage and proper operation (visual inspection). Wear protective gloves.	AS00.00-Z-0001-01A
	Risk of injury  caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts	Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts. Deburr repair panels.	AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
Notice	Notes on AIR BODY CONTROL	Model 238 with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all- wheel drive)	AH32.22-P-1000-03LWO
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
	Note on calculation of tightening torque when using insertion or socket tools with various effective lengths		AH00.00-P-0015-01CW
	Notes on repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A
	Notes on safety-relevant components		AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
	Remove/install
1	Drain pressure in AIR BODY CONTROL system using vehicle diagnosis system.
			AD00.00-P-2000-06LWO
2	Remove center and rear engine compartment lining.		AR61.20-P-1105LWE
3	Remove front wheel.		AR40.10-P-1102A
4	Unhook electric lines (10) from holder (11) and place to one side.	Do not kink, crush or stretch the lines. Otherwise, the lines will be damaged and malfunctions will occur.
5	Unscrew nut (4) and remove suspension strut (5) from spring link (2).	Model 238 with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all- wheel drive)	AR32.25-P-1017LWQ
		Model 238 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all- wheel drive) except code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) 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 will be damaged.	AR32.25-P-1017LWO
6	Remove stabilizer from front axle carrier (7).	The torsion bar linkage remains on the stabilizer bar.	AR32.35-P-2200LWQ
7	Unscrew nut (6) and remove spring link (2) from front axle carrier (7).	Bolt, spring control arm to front axle carrier	*BA33.20-P-1002-01U
8	Remove nut (3) 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 may be damaged. Nut, spring control arm to steering knuckle	*BA33.20-P-1001-01U
		Model 238 with engine 256 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Socket wrench	Fig 2
9	Remove holder (11) from spring link (2).	When replacing the spring control arm (2).
	Check
10	Check sealing bellows and ball head of spring link (2) for damage.	If damage is found, ↓ replace spring link (2).
11	Check suspension strut joint on spring link (2) for damage.	If damage is found, ↓ replace spring link (2).
12	Check elastomer bearing in spring link (2) for damage.	If the neutral (original) elastomer bearing is damaged, ↓ replace spring link (2). If the elastomer bearing for camber correction is damaged, ↓ replace elastomer bearing on spring link (2).	AR33.15-P-0170-02LWX
		Sleeve	Fig 4
		Extraction and insertion tool	Fig 3
13	Install in the reverse order.
14	Perform chassis alignment.		AR40.20-P-0200LWO

Fig 2: Identifying Socket Wrench (167 589 00 09 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Extraction And Insertion Tool (222 589 03 43 00)

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Fig 4: Identifying Sleeve (203 589 00 14 00)

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