Attach Front Axle Transmission To Support - AR33.30-P-0525-06AVG

Model 205, 213, 217, 218, 222, 238, 253, 257, 290 with transmission 725.0 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)

Model 257 with transmission 725.1 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)

Topical note

Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process

FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL

Number	Designation		Model 205	Model 213
BA33.30-P-1006-03G	Collar bolt, front axle differential to support/oil pan	Nm	65	65

FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL

Number	Designation		Model 217	Model 218
BA33.30-P-1006-03G	Collar bolt, front axle differential to support/oil pan	Nm	65	65

FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL

Number	Designation		Model 222	Model 238
BA33.30-P-1006-03G	Collar bolt, front axle differential to support/oil pan	Nm	65	65

FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL

Number	Designation		Model 253	Model 257
BA33.30-P-1006-03G	Collar bolt, front axle differential to support/oil pan	Nm	65	65

FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL

Number	Designation		Model 290
BA33.30-P-1006-03G	Collar bolt, front axle differential to support/oil pan	Nm	65

FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL

Number	Designation			Model 205	Model 213
BA33.30-P-1007-03G	Collar bolt, front axle gear to engine support	Stage 1	Nm	5	5
		Stage 2	Nm	50	50
		Stage 3	∠°	95	95

FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL

Number	Designation			Model 217	Model 218
BA33.30-P-1007-03G	Collar bolt, front axle gear to engine support	Stage 1	Nm	5	5
		Stage 2	Nm	50	50
		Stage 3	∠°	95	95

FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL

Number	Designation			Model 222	Model 238
BA33.30-P-1007-03G	Collar bolt, front axle gear to engine support	Stage 1	Nm	5	5
		Stage 2	Nm	50	50
		Stage 3		195	195

FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL

Number	Designation			Model 253	Model 257
BA33.30-P-1007-03G	Collar bolt, front axle gear to engine support	Stage 1	Nm	5	5
		Stage 2	Nm	50	50
		Stage 3	∠°	95	95

FRONT AXLE DIFFERENTIAL

Number	Designation			Model 290
BA33.30-P-1007-03G	Collar bolt, front axle gear to engine support	Stage 1	Nm	2
		Stage 2	Nm	50
		Stage 3	∠°	95

Shown on front axle differential 160

It is essential to observe tightening sequence.

If this is not observed there may be some noise development and vibrations in the front axle differential (1).

Replace screws/bolts (2, 3a, 3b, 3c).

Insert front axle transmission (1) and tighten screws/bolts (2, 3a, 3b, 3c) clockwise slightly by hand.
Tighten screw/bolt (2) at engine support to stage 1.
Tighten bolts (3a, 3b, 3c) at support brace clockwise, starting with bolt (3a)
Tighten bolt (2) to stage 2 and stage 3 .

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