Remove/install front axle carrier - AR33.10-P-0001EW

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MODEL 212, 218 (except 218.336/936)

MODIFICATION NOTES

22.10.14	Switch off ignition added.	Steps 3.1, 3.2
22.10.14	Remove bracket with oil filter from front axle carrier, added.	Operation step 25
24.10.14	Remove cover panel, added.	Operation step 24

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

Fig 1: Front Axle Carrier 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 on MODEL 212 except CODE M005 (4MATIC)

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

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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)

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

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

Fig 4: Front Axle Carrier 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 Carrier Install/Remove Components - Shown On Model 212 Except Code 211

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Model 212.0 as of model year 2015 except CODE M005 (4MATIC) with CODE 460 (Canada version) or CODE 494 (USA version), shown on right side of vehicle

Fig 6: Front Axle Carrier Install/Remove Components - Shown On Model 212.0 Of Year 2015 Except Code M005

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Model 212.0 as of model year 2015 with CODE M005 (4MATIC), with CODE 460 (Canada version) or CODE 494 (USA version), shown on right side of vehicle

Fig 7: Front Axle Carrier Install/Remove Components - Shown On Model 212.0 Of Year 2015 With Code M005

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MODEL 212, 218 with TRANSMISSION 725

Fig 8: Front Axle Carrier Install/Remove Components - Shown On Model 212, 218 With Transmission 725

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	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
	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
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-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	Move front wheels to straight-ahead position and secure steering wheel	When the steering coupling (7) has been disassembled the steering wheel may not be turned. Otherwise the clock spring contact will be destroyed.
		Retainer device	Fig 9
3.1	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)
3.2	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)
4	Open engine hood and raise to vertical position	MODEL 212, 218 (except 218.336/936)
		MODEL 212	AR88.40-P-1000EW
5	Remove air filter housing	MODEL 212 with ENGINE 272, 273	AR09.10-P-1150EWS
6	Remove cold air intake cross member (1)	MODEL 212, 218 (except 218.336/936)
		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
7	Fasten radiator on the left and right to radiator cross member (3) using cable ties (2)
8	Extract oil from power steering expansion reservoir	MODEL 212 without CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system)
		Hand pump	Fig 10
9	Secure vehicle on vehicle lift		AR00.60-P-0100EWS
10	Remove front wheel-and-tire assemblies
			AP40.10-P-4050EW
11	Remove bolt of front axle shaft (30) on wheel hub	MODEL 212, 218 (except 218.336/936) with CODE M005 (4MATIC)
		Screw/bolt, front axle shaft to wheel hub	*BA33.30-P-1001-02H
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 steering) Installation: Install engine compartment paneling at bottom only after checking for leaks on the steering (16).
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 steering) Installation: Install bottom section of soundproofing only after checking for leaks on the steering (16).
13	Detach bracket (25) from left and right steering knuckle (6)	MODEL 212.0 as of model year 2015 with CODE 460 (Canada version) MODEL 212.0 as of model year 2015 with CODE 494 (US version)
		Nut, bracket for tie rod to inside strut	*BA33.25-P-1001-01C
		Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle	*BA46.40-P-1001-01N
14	Remove supporting strut	MODEL 212.0 as of model year 2015 with CODE 460 (Canada version) MODEL 212.0 as of model year 2015 with CODE 494 (US version)
		MODEL 212.0 as of model year 2015 with CODE 460 (Canada version) without CODE M005 (4MATIC) MODEL 212.0 as of model year 2015 with CODE 494 (US version) without CODE M005 (4MATIC)	AR33.25-P-0001EW
		MODEL 212.0 as of model year 2015 with CODE 460 (Canada version) with CODE M005 (4MATIC) MODEL 212.0 as of model year 2015 with CODE 494 (US version) with CODE M005 (4MATIC)	AR33.25-P-0001EWX
15	Detach left and right tie rod (5) from the steering knuckles (6)		AR46.40-P-0200-02CW
		MODEL 212.0 as of model year 2015 with CODE 460 (Canada version) MODEL 212.0 as of model year 2015 with CODE 494 (US version) Installation: Mount and tighten the nut of the tie rod (5) on the steering knuckle (6) only after installing the bracket (25).
		Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle	*BA46.40-P-1001-01N
		Press	Fig 16
		Thrust piece	Fig 13
		MODEL 212, 218 (except 218.336/936) (for track rod joint without steel raceway) Puller	Fig 12
		MODEL 212 (for track rod end with stainless steel raceway) Puller	Fig 11
16.1	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.
16.2	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.
17.1	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.
17.2	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.
18	Detach left and right torsion bar linkage (8) from stabilizer bar (9)	If necessary, counterhold ball stud with interior torx.
		Nut, link rod to stabilizer bar	*BA32.20-P-1001-02P
19	Remove stabilizer bar (9)	MODEL 212, 218 (except 218.336/936) with CODE M005 (4MATIC)
			AR32.20-P-0300EW
20	Detach left and right cross strut (11) from front axle carrier (10).		AR33.15-P-0161EW
		Only tighten the bolt securing the cross strut (11) to the front axle carrier (10) when the vehicle is in a ready-to-drive condition.
21	Remove left and right strut rod (12) from front axle carrier (10)	MODEL 212, 218 (except 218.336/936) without CODE M005 (4MATIC)	AR33.15-P-0160EW
		MODEL 212, 218 (except 218.336/936) with CODE M005 (4MATIC) Secure axle halves against twisting. Otherwise, the brake hoses may be damaged. Only tighten the screw/bolt of the strut rod (12) on front axle carrier (10) when vehicle is in a ready-to-drive condition.	AR33.15-P-0160EWX
22	Remove both front axle shafts (30)	MODEL 212, 218 (except 218.336/936) with CODE M005 (4MATIC)
			AR33.30-P-0620CWX
23	Remove steering coupling (7) from steering (16)		AR46.10-P-8000EW
24	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
25	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
26.1	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)
26.2	Detach electrical connections (29) from steering (16) and remove relevant wiring harness from front axle carrier (10)	MODEL 212 with CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system) MODEL 218 (except 218.336/936)
27	Remove screw/bolt (15) from bracket of hydraulic line to front axle carrier (10)	MODEL 212 without CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system)
28	Remove bolt (27) to steering (16)	MODEL 212 without CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system)
29	Remove bolt (7b) and hydraulic lines from steering (16)	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
30	Use suitable stop plugs to seal the previously-detached hydraulic lines and corresponding connection fitting on the steering (16)	MODEL 212 without CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system)
		Record plug	Fig 15
31	Remove bolts (17) from engine mounts	Bolt, front engine mount to front axle carrier	*BA22.10-P-1002-03E
32	Mount engine hoist	MODEL 212 with ENGINE 156, 157, 271, 272, 273, 274, 276, 278, 642, 651 MODEL 218 (except 218.336/936) with ENGINE 157, 276, 278, 642, 651
			AR33.10-P-0105EW
33	Lift engine a little
34	Remove rear section of fender liner in left and right front fender		AR88.10-P-1300ELX
35	Release left and right longitudinal member panel in front area until the diagonal struts (4) can be removed
36	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	Fig 14
37	Prop up front axle carrier (10) using lifting platform and lash down using suitable tensioning straps	Major assembly lifting platform/scissors trolley jack
38	Remove left and right support strut (22) from underfloor and the front axle carrier (10)	Fixing of support (strut)	*BA33.10-P-1002-01M
39	Remove screw/bolts (18)	Replace bolts (18).
		Bolt, front axle carrier to longitudinal member	*BA33.10-P-1001-01M
40	Lower front axle carrier (10)	Check rubber supports (24) for radiator are correctly seated.
41	Check front axle carrier (10) for damage	If damage is present: ↓ Replace front axle carrier (10).
42	Remove rubber supports (24) for cooler from front axle carrier (10)	When replacing the front axle carrier (10). If the rubber supports (24) are damaged: ↓ Replace rubber supports (24).
43	Remove speed nuts from mounting for engine compartment paneling or bottom sections of soundproofing from front axle carrier (10)	When replacing the front axle carrier (10).
44	Remove vehicle jack lift support point (19) from front axle carrier (10)	When replacing the front axle carrier (10).
45	Remove stabilizer bar (9)	MODEL 212, 218 (except 218.336/936) without CODE M005 (4MATIC) When replacing the front axle carrier (10).
			AR32.20-P-0300EW
46	Remove left and right cooler support (34) from front axle carrier (10)	When replacing the front axle carrier (10).
47	Remove steering (16) from front axle carrier (10)	When replacing the front axle carrier (10).
		MODEL 212 without CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system)	AR46.20-P-0600EW
		MODEL 212 with CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system) MODEL 218 (except 218.336/936)	AR46.20-P-0600EL
48	Install in the reverse order
49	Fill power steering pump and bleed	MODEL 212 without CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system)
			AR46.30-P-0010EW
50	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 TORSION BAR

Number	Designation		MODEL 212	MODEL 218
BA32.20-P-1001-02P	Nut, link rod to stabilizer bar	Nm	98	98

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

SUPPORTING STRUT

Number	Designation			MODEL 212.0 with CODE 460/494
BA33.25-P-1001-01C	Nut, bracket for tie rod to inside strut	M10x1.5	Nm	60

FRONT AXLE SHAFT

Number	Designation			MODEL 212	MODEL 218
BA33.30-P-1001-02H	Screw/bolt, front axle shaft to wheel hub	Stage 1	Nm	160	160
		Stage 2: Loosen		loosen	loosen
		Stage 3	Nm	120	120
		Stage 4	∠°	90	90

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

TIE ROD

Number	Designation			MODEL 212	MODEL 218
BA46.40-P-1001-01N	Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle	Stage 1	Nm	50	50
BA46.40-P-1001-01N	Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle	Stage 2	∠°	90	90