Remove/Install Torque Strut At Front Axle - AR33.15-P-0160SG

Model 223 

with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) 

Fig 1: Front Axle Torque Strut Components Location - Model 223 With Code Z07

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Notice	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
Notice	Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process		AH00.00-P-0020-01A
	Notes on safety-relevant components		AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
	Evaluation of elastomer bearings		AH00.10-P-0001-01A
	Notes on repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A
	Remove/install
1	Remove front and center engine compartment linings.		AR61.20-P-1105S
2	remove corresponding front wheel.		AR40.10-P-1102A
3	Remove tie rod joint (1) from steering knuckle (2).		AR46.40-P-0211S
4	Remove tension strut (4) from steering knuckle.	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, strut rod to steering knuckle	*BA33.20-P-1003-01T
		Press	Fig 2
		Puller	Fig 3
5	Remove nut from screw (3) and pull out screw (3).	Bolt, strut rod to front axle carrier	*BA33.20-P-1004-01T
6	Remove tension strut (4) from front axle carrier.
	Check
7	Check elastomer bearing in tension strut (4) for condition, damage.	If a complaint has been submitted, ↓ replace tension strut (4).
8	Check sealing bellows and ball head of tension strut (4) for damage.	If there is a problem,
		↓ replace tension strut (4).
9	Install in the reverse order.
	Measure
10	Perform chassis alignment.		AR40.20-P-0200S

Fig 2: Identifying Press (163 589 03 43 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Puller (223 589 00 33 00)

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