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

Model 257

with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on left side of vehicle

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
	Notes on repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A
	Remove
1	Remove center and front engine compartment lining		AR61.20-P-1105FR
2	Remove left or right front wheel		AR40.10-P-1102A
3	Unscrew nut (2) from strut rod (1)	The ball head must be counterheld and an impact wrench/driver must not be used. Otherwise the ball head or steering knuckle (4) becomes damaged.
4.1	Turn steering completely to the right	When removing the left strut rod (1).
4.2	Turn steering completely to the left	When removing the right strut rod (1).
5	Remove strut rod (1) from steering knuckle (4)
6	Unscrew nut (3), remove bolt (7) and remove strut rod (1) from front axle carrier (5)
	Check
7	Check seal bellows and ball head of strut rod (1) for damage	If damage is present ↓ Replace strut rod (1).
8.1	Check whether an elastomer bearing is installed in the previously installed strut rod (1) for caster correction.	When replacing the strut rod (1). ↓ The elastomer bearing for caster correction has an off-center bearing core. If an elastomer bearing for caster correction is installed. ↓ Remove elastomer bearing of new strut rod (1) and install a corresponding elastomer bearing for caster correction.
			AR33.15-P-0163-01FR
		Plate	Fig 2
		Extraction and insertion tool	Fig 1
		Extraction and installation tool	Fig 3
8.2	Check elastomer bearing in the strut rod (1) for damage	When reusing the strut rod (1).
	Evaluation of elastomer bearings		AH00.10-P-0001-01A
		The neutral elastomer bearing has a central bearing core. The elastomer bearing for caster correction has an off-center bearing core. In the event of damage, if a neutral (genuine) elastomer bearing is installed. ↓ Replace strut rod (1). In the event of damage, if an elastomer bearing is installed for caster correction. ↓ Replace elastomer bearing of strut rod (1) according to the previous variant.
			AR33.15-P-0163-01FR
		Plate	Fig 2
		Extraction and insertion tool	Fig 1
		Extraction and installation tool	Fig 3
	Install
9	Position strut rod (1) in front axle carrier (5) and insert screw (7)
10.1	Turn steering completely to the left	When installing right strut rod (1).
10.2	Turn steering completely to the right	When installing left strut rod (1).
11	Install strut rod (1) in steering knuckle (4) and tighten nut (2).	Nut, strut rod to steering knuckle	*BA33.20-P-1003-01U
12	Tighten nut (3)	Bolt, strut rod to front axle carrier	*BA33.20-P-1004-01U
13	Attach left or right front wheel		AR40.10-P-1102A
14	Install center and front engine compartment paneling		AR61.20-P-1105FR