Remove/install front axle - AR33.10-P-0100EW

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MODEL 212, 218 (except 218.336/936)

MODIFICATION NOTES

22.10.14	Switch off ignition added.	Operation steps 4.1, 4.2
24.10.14	Remove bracket with oil filter from front axle carrier, added.	Step 24
24.10.14	Remove cover panel, added.	Operation step 23

Shown on MODEL 212.0 with CODE M005 (4MATIC) except CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system)

Fig 1: Front Axle Install/Remove Components - Shown On Model 212.0 With Code M005

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MODEL 212 with CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system), MODEL 218, shown with CODE M005 (4MATIC)

Fig 2: Front Axle Install/Remove Components - Shown On Model 212 With Code 211

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Fig 3: Front Axle Install/Remove Components - Shown On Model 212.0 With Code 489

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Shown on MODEL 212.0 with CODE 489 (AIRmatic), except CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system), except CODE M005 (4MATIC), except CODE 460 (Canada version) and except CODE 494 (USA version)

Shown on right side of vehicle with CODE M005 (4MATIC)

Fig 4: Front Axle Install/Remove Components - Shown On Right Side Of Vehicle With Code M005

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Shown on MODEL 212 except CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system)

Fig 5: Front Axle Install/Remove Components - Shown On Model 212 Except Code 211

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MODEL 212, 218 with TRANSMISSION 725

Fig 6: Front Axle Install/Remove Components - Model 212, 218 With Transmission 725

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	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
	Risk of injury to skin or eyes from hydraulic fluid spraying out under pressure. Risk of poisoning from swallowing hydraulic fluid.	Depressurize hydraulic system completely before starting any work on it. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses.	AS00.00-Z-0013-01A
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	Brake fluid notes		AH42.50-P-0001-01A
	Notes on repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A
	Remove/install
1	Deactivate easy entry/exit feature	MODEL 212, 218 (except 218.336/936) with CODE 275 (Memory package)
2	Extend the adjustable steering column fully or pull out
3	Move front wheels to straight-ahead position and secure steering wheel	The steering wheel must not be turned when the steering coupling (7) has been detached. The clock spring contact may be destroyed otherwise.
		Retainer device	Figure
4.1	Switch off ignition and remove transmitter key from electronic ignition lock control unit	MODEL 212, 218 (except 218.336/936) without CODE 889 (KEYLESS-GO)
4.2	Switch off ignition and remove transmitter key or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button from electronic ignition lock control unit	MODEL 212, 218 (except 218.336/936) with CODE 889 (KEYLESS-GO)
5	Open engine hood and raise to vertical position	MODEL 212, 218 (except 218.336/936)
		MODEL 212	AR88.40-P-1000EW
6	Remove air filter housing	MODEL 212 with ENGINE 272, 273
			AR09.10-P-1150EWS
7	Remove cold air intake cross member (1)	MODEL 212, 218 with ENGINE 157, 276, 278	AR20.40-P-5050EL
		MODEL 212 with ENGINE 156, 271, 272, 273, 274, 642, 651 MODEL 218 with ENGINE 642, 651	AR20.40-P-5050EW
8	Fasten radiator on the left and right to radiator cross member (3) using cable ties (2)
9	Extract oil from power steering expansion reservoir	MODEL 212 without CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system)
		Hand pump	Figure
10	Secure vehicle on vehicle lift		AR00.60-P-0100EWS
11	Remove front wheel-and-tire assemblies
			AP40.10-P-4050EW
12.1	Remove lower engine compartment paneling	MODEL 212 with ENGINE 156 MODEL 212 with ENGINE 271 MODEL 212 with ENGINE 272 MODEL 212 with ENGINE 273 MODEL 212 with ENGINE 274 MODEL 212, 218 with ENGINE 157 MODEL 212, 218 with ENGINE 276 MODEL 212, 218 with ENGINE 278
			AR61.20-P-1105EW
		MODEL 212 except CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system) Install engine compartment paneling at bottom only after checking for leaks on the steering.
12.2	Remove bottom section of soundproofing	MODEL 212, 218 with ENGINE 642 MODEL 212, 218 with ENGINE 651
			AR94.30-P-5300EW
		MODEL 212 except CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system) Installation: Only install bottom sections of soundproofing after leak check on steering.
13	Remove both front axle shafts (30)	MODEL 212, 218 (except 218.336/936) with CODE M005 (4MATIC)
			AR33.30-P-0620CWX
14	Remove rear section of fender liner in left and right front fender		AR88.10-P-1300ELX
15	Remove left and right front brake line from brake hose (6)		AR42.10-P-0013EW
16.1	Remove both suspension struts (5)	MODEL 212, 218 (except 218.336/936) without CODE M005 (4MATIC)
		MODEL 212, 218 (except 218.336/936) without CODE 489 (AIRMATIC) without CODE M005 (4MATIC)	AR32.25-P-1017EW
		MODEL 212, 218 (except 218.336/936) with CODE 489 (AIRMATIC) without CODE M005 (4MATIC)	AR32.25-P-1017EWA
16.2	Remove both suspension struts (5) with steering knuckle	MODEL 212, 218 (except 218.336/936) with CODE M005 (4MATIC)
		MODEL 212, 218 (except 218.336/936) with CODE M005 (4MATIC) without CODE 489 (AIRMATIC)	AR32.25-P-1017EW
		MODEL 212, 218 (except 218.336/936) with CODE 489 (AIRMATIC) with CODE M005 (4MATIC)	AR32.25-P-1017EWA
17	Insert one suitable bolt M8 each from the underside into the suspension strut towers and fasten with nuts
18	Mount engine hoist	MODEL 212 with ENGINE 156, 157, 271, 272, 273, 274, 276, 278, 642, 651 MODEL 218 with ENGINE 157, 276, 278, 642, 651	AR33.10-P-0105EW
19	Disconnect electrical connections from front axle in left and right wheel well		AR33.10-P-0100-06CW
20.1	Unclip bracket (14) of front level sensor linkage (13) from left cross strut (11)	MODEL 212 with CODE 488 (Steel/air suspension) without CODE M005 (4MATIC) MODEL 212 with CODE 489 (AIRMATIC) without CODE M005 (4MATIC) MODEL 212 with CODE 615 (Bi-xenon headlamps with active light function) without CODE M005 (4MATIC) MODEL 212 with CODE 621 (Intelligent Light System (left-hand traffic)) without CODE M005 (4MATIC) MODEL 212 with CODE 622 (Intelligent Light System) without CODE M005 (4MATIC) MODEL 212 with CODE 640 (Headlamps, LED, dynamic, SAE, right-side traffic) without CODE M005 (4MATIC) MODEL 212 with CODE 641 (Headlamps, LED, dynamic, left-side traffic) without CODE M005 (4MATIC) MODEL 212 with CODE 642 (Headlamps, LED, dynamic, right-side traffic) without CODE M005 (4MATIC) MODEL 218 (except 218.336/936) without CODE M005 (4MATIC) Do not unclip front level sensor linkage (13) from bracket (14). Otherwise, the front level sensor linkage (13) may be damaged.
20.2	Disassemble mounting bar of bracket (14) from left cross strut (11)	MODEL 212 with CODE 488 (Steel/air suspension) with CODE M005 (4MATIC) MODEL 212 with CODE 489 (AIRMATIC) with CODE M005 (4MATIC) MODEL 212 with CODE 615 (Bi-xenon headlamps with active light function) with CODE M005 (4MATIC) MODEL 212 with CODE 621 (Intelligent Light System (left-hand traffic)) with CODE M005 (4MATIC) MODEL 212 with CODE 622 (Intelligent Light System) with CODE M005 (4MATIC) MODEL 212 with CODE 640 (Headlamps, LED, dynamic, SAE, right-side traffic) with CODE M005 (4MATIC) MODEL 212 with CODE 641 (Headlamps, LED, dynamic, left-side traffic) with CODE M005 (4MATIC) MODEL 212 with CODE 642 (Headlamps, LED, dynamic, right-side traffic) with CODE M005 (4MATIC) MODEL 218 (except 218.336/936) with CODE M005 (4MATIC) Do not unclip front level sensor linkage (13) from bracket (14). Otherwise, the front level sensor linkage (13) may be damaged.
21.1	Unclip bracket (14) of front level sensor linkage (13) from right cross strut (11)	MODEL 212, 218 (except 218.336/936) with CODE 488 (Steel/air suspension) without CODE M005 (4MATIC) MODEL 212, 218 (except 218.336/936) with CODE 489 (AIRMATIC) without CODE M005 (4MATIC) Do not unclip front level sensor linkage (13) from bracket (14). Otherwise, the front level sensor linkage (13) may be damaged.
21.2	Disassemble mounting bar of bracket (14) from right cross strut (11)	MODEL 212, 218 (except 218.336/936) with CODE 488 (Steel/air suspension) with CODE M005 (4MATIC) MODEL 212, 218 (except 218.336/936) with CODE 489 (AIRMATIC) with CODE M005 (4MATIC) Do not unclip front level sensor linkage (13) from bracket (14). Otherwise, the front level sensor linkage (13) may be damaged.
22	Remove steering coupling (7) from steering gear		AR46.10-P-8000EW
23	Remove cover panel (28)	MODEL 212 with CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system) MODEL 218 (except 218.336/936)
		Bolt, cover panel to front axle carrier	*BA33.10-P-1005-01M
24	Remove bracket (32) together with oil filter (33) from front axle carrier (10) and place to one side with connected oil lines	MODEL 212, 218 (except 218.336/936) with TRANSMISSION 725
25.1	Detach electrical connection (7a) from speed-sensitive power steering solenoid valve (Y10) and unclip the retaining clip from the front axle carrier (10)	MODEL 212 without CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system)
25.2	Disconnect electrical connections (29) from steering gear and remove related wiring harness from front axle carrier (10)	MODEL 212 with CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system) MODEL 218 (except 218.336/936)
26	Remove bolt (15) from bracket of hydraulic line to front axle carrier (10)	MODEL 212 without CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system)
27	Remove bolt (27) from steering gear	MODEL 212 without CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system)
		High pressure and low-pressure hoses to rack-and-pinion steering housing	*BA46.20-P-1004-01N
28	Remove bolt (7b) and remove hydraulic lines from steering gear	MODEL 212 without CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system) Install new seals.
		Bolt, clamp plate, high-pressure line/return line to rack-and-pinion steering control head	*BA46.20-P-1003-01N
29	Use suitable stop plugs to seal the previously-detached hydraulic lines and corresponding connection fitting on the steering gear	MODEL 212 without CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system)
		Record plug	Figure
30	Release left and right longitudinal member panel in front area until the diagonal struts (4) can be removed
31	Remove left and right diagonal strut (4)	The bolts of the diagonal struts (4) may only be tightened once the vehicle wheels are on the ground.
		Bolt, diagonal strut mount to front axle carrier/longitudinal member	*BA61.10-P-1004-01H
		Engine mount wrench set	Figure
32	Remove bolts (17) from engine mounts	Bolt, front engine mount to front axle carrier	*BA22.10-P-1002-03E
33	Installing protective washers to protect brake disk dust shields		AR42.00-P-0100-01A
		Guard plate	Fig 8
34	Prop up the front axle using a lifting platform and strap down using suitable tensioning straps	Major assembly lifting platform/scissors trolley jack
35	Remove left and right support strut (22) from underfloor and front axle carrier (10)	Fixing of support (strut)	*BA33.10-P-1002-01M
36	Remove screw/bolts (18)	Replace bolts (18).
		Bolt, front axle carrier to longitudinal member	*BA33.10-P-1001-01M
37	Lower front axle	Check rubber supports (24) for radiator are correctly seated.
38	Install in the reverse order
39	Bleed brake system		AR42.10-P-0010EW
40	Fill power steering pump and bleed	MODEL 212 without CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system)
			AR46.30-P-0010EW
41	Perform wheel alignment check		AR40.20-P-0200EW

ENGINE MOUNT, ENGINE SUPPORT (ENGINE SIDE)

Number	Designation			MODEL 212	MODEL 218
BA22.10-P-1002-03E	Bolt, front engine mount to front axle carrier	M8	Nm	28	28

FRONT AXLE CARRIER

Number	Designation		MODEL 212	MODEL 218
BA33.10-P-1001-01M	Bolt, front axle carrier to longitudinal member	Nm	180	180

FRONT AXLE CARRIER

Number	Designation		MODEL 212	MODEL 218
BA33.10-P-1002-01M	Fixing of support (strut)	Nm	110	110

FRONT AXLE CARRIER

Number	Designation		MODEL 212	MODEL 218
BA33.10-P-1005-01M	Bolt, cover panel to front axle carrier	Nm	55	55

STEERING GEAR

Number	Designation		MODEL 212 except 4MATIC	MODEL 212 with 4MATIC
BA46.20-P-1003-01N	Bolt, clamp plate, high-pressure line/return line to rack-and-pinion steering control head	Nm	21	21

STEERING GEAR

Number	Designation			MODEL 212 except 4MATIC	MODEL 212 with 4MATIC
BA46.20-P-1004-01N	High pressure and low-pressure hoses to rack-and-pinion steering housing	M6	Nm	10	10

FRAME FLOOR ASSEMBLY

Number	Designation		MODEL 212	MODEL 218
BA61.10-P-1004-01H	Bolt, diagonal strut mount to front axle carrier/longitudinal member	Nm	60	60

Fig 7: Identifying Retainer Device (129 589 01 21 00)

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Fig 8: Identifying Guard Plate (220 589 01 31 00)

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Fig 9: Identifying Hand Pump (210 589 00 71 00)

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Fig 10: Identifying Engine Mount Wrench Set (001 589 01 16 00)

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Fig 11: Identifying Record Plug (129 589 00 91 00)

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