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Remove/Install Rear Axle Trailing Arm - AR35.20-P-0100MFA

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Model 118, 177, 243, 247 

with code U55 (Multi-link axle) 

Fig 1: Rear Axle Trailing Arm Components Location - Model 118 With Code U55 (Shown On Model 177.0 Right Side)
G16049127Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 177.0 on right side of the vehicle 

G16049128Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 177.0 on right s of the vehicle 

G16049129Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 177.0 on right side of the vehicle 

DANGER 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 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
  Notes on safety-relevant components   AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Remove left or right rear axle spring. Model 243 with code U55 (Multi-link axle) AR32.20-P-0232EQA
    Model 118, 177, 247 with code U55 (Multi-link axle) except code U54 (Compound-link axle) AR32.20-P-0232MFB
2 Remove left or right underfloor paneling (2). Model 243 with code U55 (Multi-link axle) AR61.30-P-1001EQA
    Model 118, 177, 247 with code U55 (Multi-link axle) AR61.30-P-1001MFA
3 Remove left or right cable duct (4) from trailing arm (1).    
4 Support left or right wheel carrier.    
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 24 62 00 Major assembly mount   WS01.00-P-0253B
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 23 62 00 Mounting plate   WS26.00-P-0415B
5 Remove screws (3). IMPORTANT Replace bolts (3).
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, bearing bracket to body
*BA35.15-P-1003-02H 
6 Remove nut from screw (5) then remove screw (5). Model 118, 177, 247
with code U55 (Multi-link axle)
IMPORTANT Replace screw (5) with corresponding nut.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut, torsion bar linkage to wheel carrier
*BA32.35-P-1003-03A 
7 Remove nuts from screws (6) then remove screws (6). IMPORTANT Replace screws (6) with corresponding nuts.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, trailing arm to wheel carrier
*BA35.15-P-1001-02H 
8 Remove trailing arm (1) with mounting support (1.1). REMOVAL NOTES
Do not release screw of mounting support (1.1).
Otherwise, the elastomer bearing will be damaged.
IMPORTANT The trailing arm (1) forms a single component with the mounting support (1.1) and can only be replaced as a whole.
 
9 Install in the reverse order.    
REAR AXLE STABILIZER BAR

Number Designation Model 118, 177, 247
BA32.35-P-1003-03A Nut, torsion bar linkage to wheel carrier M10 Stage 1 Nm 45
Stage 2 ∠° 45
REAR AXLE TRAILING ARM

Number Designation Model 243 Model 118, 177, 247
BA35.15-P-1001-02H Bolt, trailing arm to wheel carrier M10 Stage 1 Nm 40 40
Stage 2 ∠° 45 45
REAR AXLE TRAILING ARM

Number Designation Model 243 Model 118, 177, 247
BA35.15-P-1003-02H Bolt, bearing bracket to body Stage 1 Nm 80 80
Stage 2 ∠° 45 45