Remove/install front axle half - AR33.10-P-0200EW

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MODEL 212, 218 (except 218.336/936)

Shown except CODE M005 (4MATIC), except CODE 460 (Canada version) and except CODE 494 (USA version),

Fig 1: Front Axle Half Remove/Install Components - Except Codes M005, 460, 494

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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 2: Front Axle Half Remove/Install 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 3: Front Axle Half Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 212.0 As Of Year 2015 With Code M005

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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
	Brake fluid notes		AH42.50-P-0001-01A
	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	Open engine hood and raise to vertical position	MODEL 212, 218 (except 218.336/936) MODEL 212
			AR88.40-P-1000EW
2	Secure vehicle on vehicle lift		AR00.60-P-0100EWS
3	Vent left or right front suspension strut using diagnostic system	MODEL 212, 218 (except 218.336/936) with CODE 489 (AIRMATIC)
			AD00.00-P-2000-04A
		The suspension strut must be filled according to the specification. Otherwise, the suspension strut be incipiently damaged and malfunction later on.
4.1	Switch off ignition and remove transmitter key from electronic ignition lock control unit	MODEL 212, 218 (except 218.336/936) with CODE 489 (AIRMATIC) 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 489 (AIRMATIC) with CODE 889 (KEYLESS-GO)
5	Detach pressure line from left or right suspension strut	MODEL 212, 218 (except 218.336/936) with CODE 489 (AIRMATIC)
			AR32.25-P-1017EWA
6	Remove left or right wheel and tire assembly
			AP40.10-P-4050EW
7	Remove outer bolt from left or right front axle shaft	MODEL 212, 218 (except 218.336/936) with CODE M005 (4MATIC)
			AR33.25-P-0400EWX
8.1	Remove lower engine compartment paneling	MODEL 212 with ENGINE 156, 271, 272, 273, 274 MODEL 212, 218 with ENGINE 157, 276, 278
			AR61.20-P-1105EW
8.2	Remove bottom section of soundproofing	MODEL 212, 218 with ENGINE 642, 651	AR94.30-P-5300EW
9	Remove rear section of fender liner from left or right front fender
10	Disconnect electrical connections from front axle in left or right wheel well		AR33.10-P-0100-06CW
11	Remove brake line from left or right front brake hose (1)		AR42.10-P-0013EW
12	Remove left or right torsion bar linkage (2) from torsion bar (3)	If necessary, counterhold ball head bolt with internal Torx. Nut, link rod to stabilizer bar
			*BA32.20-P-1001-02P
13	Remove bracket (10) from left or right steering knuckle (5)	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)
		Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle	*BA46.40-P-1001-01N
		Nut, bracket for tie rod to inside strut	*BA33.25-P-1001-01C
14	Remove left or right 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) 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
		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
15	Remove tie rod (4) from left or right steering knuckle (5)		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 (4) on the steering knuckle (5) only after installing the bracket (10).
		Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle	*BA46.40-P-1001-01N
		Press	Figure
		Thrust piece	Figure
		MODEL 212, 218 (except 218.336/936) (for track rod joint without steel raceway) Puller	Figure
		MODEL 212 (for track rod end with stainless steel raceway) Puller	Figure
16.1	Unclip bracket of left front level sensor linkage from cross strut (8)	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) When removing left front-axle half. Do not unclip left front level sensor linkage from bracket. Otherwise, the left front level sensor linkage may be damaged.
16.2	Remove bracket of left front level sensor linkage from cross strut (8)	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) When removing left front-axle half. Do not unclip left front level sensor linkage from bracket. Otherwise, the left front level sensor linkage may be damaged.
17.1	Unclip bracket of right front level sensor linkage from cross strut (8)	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) When removing right front-axle half. Do not unclip right front level sensor linkage from bracket. Otherwise, the right front level sensor linkage may be damaged.
17.2	Remove bracket of right front level sensor linkage from cross strut (8)	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) When removing right front-axle half. Do not unclip right front level sensor linkage from bracket. Otherwise, the right front level sensor linkage may be damaged.
18	Remove left or right strut rod (7) from front axle carrier (6)	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) Only tighten nuts and screws/bolts of suspension components when vehicle is in a ready-to-drive condition.	AR33.15-P-0160EWX
19	Remove left or right cross strut (8) from front axle carrier (6)		AR33.15-P-0161EW
20	Mount guard plate to protect brake disk cover panel		AR42.00-P-0100-01A
		Guard plate	Figure
21	Tip left or right steering knuckle (5) to one side and pull front axle shaft out of wheel hub while doing so	MODEL 212, 218 (except 218.336/936) with CODE M005 (4MATIC)
			AR33.25-P-0400EWX
		Pull out front axle shaft carefully. Otherwise, the seal bellows on the front axle shaft may be damaged.
22	Secure front-axle half with telescopic lifter to prevent it from falling down	Transmission jack
23	Remove bolts (9) on suspension strut tower and lower front-axle half	MODEL 212, 218	*BA32.25-P-1003-04M
	Check
24	Check cross strut (8) for damage and deformation	In the event of damage or deformation: ↓ Replace cross strut (8) on front axle.
			AR33.15-P-0161EW
25	Check strut rod (7) for damage and deformation	In the event of damage or deformation: ↓ Replace strut rod (7) on front axle.
		MODEL 212, 218 (except 218.336/936) with CODE M005 (4MATIC)	AR33.15-P-0160EWX
		MODEL 212, 218 (except 218.336/936) without CODE M005 (4MATIC)	AR33.15-P-0160EW
26	Check spring strut for leaks and damage	If damaged or leaking: ↓ Replace suspension strut.
		MODEL 212, 218 (except 218.336/936) without CODE 489 (AIRMATIC)	AR32.25-P-1017EW
		MODEL 212, 218 (except 218.336/936) with CODE 489 (AIRMATIC)	AR32.25-P-1017EWA
27	Check steering knuckle (5) for damage and deformation	In the event of damage or deformation: ↓ Replace steering knuckle (5).
		MODEL 212, 218 (except 218.336/936) without CODE M005 (4MATIC)	AR33.25-P-0400EW
		MODEL 212, 218 (except 218.336/936) with CODE M005 (4MATIC)	AR33.25-P-0400EWX
28	Check front axle shaft for signs of damage	MODEL 212, 218 (except 218.336/936) with CODE M005 (4MATIC) If damage is present: ↓ Replace front axle shaft.
			AR33.30-P-0620CWX
29	Install in the reverse order
30	Bleed brake system		AR42.10-P-0010EW
31	Perform wheel alignment check		AR40.20-P-0200EW

FRONT AXLE TORSION BAR

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

SUSPENSION STRUTS

Number	Designation		MODEL 212.00/02/03/04/05/0 61/065/072/073/095/0 98/13/14/15/162/165/19/20/22/23/24/25/26 1/265/272/273/298 except CODE 489, MODEL 212.074/075/077/274/275/277 except CODE 488/489	MODEL 212.00/02/03/04/05/0 61/065/072/073/095/098/13/14/15/162/16 5/19/20/22/23/24/25/261/265/272/273/298 with CODE 489, MODEL 212.074/075/077/274/275/277 with CODE 489, except CODE 488
BA32.25-P-1003-04M	Screw/bolt, suspension strut to body	Nm	33	33

SUSPENSION STRUTS

Number	Designation		MODEL 212.074/075/077/274/275/277 with CODE 488, except CODE 489	MODEL 212.067/08/090/091/093/094/097/099/167/168/211/267/28/291/293/294/297/299 except CODE 489, MODEL 212.076/092/276/292 except CODE 488/489
BA32.25-P-1003-04M	Screw/bolt, suspension strut to body	Nm	33	33

SUSPENSION STRUTS

Number	Designation		MODEL 212.067/08/090/091/0 93/094/097/099/167/1 68/211/267/28/291/29 3/294/297/299 with CODE 489, MODEL 212.076/092/276/292 with CODE 489, except CODE 488	MODEL 212.076/092/276/292 with CODE 488, except CODE 489
BA32.25-P-1003-04M	Screw/bolt, suspension strut to body	Nm	33	33

SUSPENSION STRUTS

Number	Designation		MODEL 218.30/32/33/35/361/362/365/373/90/92/93/95/961/965/973 except CODE 489, MODEL 218.374/375/974/975 except CODE 488/489	MODEL 218.30/32/33/35/361/362/365/373/90/92/9 3/95/961/965/973 with CODE 489, MODEL 218.374/375/974/975 with CODE 489, except CODE 488
BA32.25-P-1003-04M	Screw/bolt, suspension strut to body	Nm	33	33

SUSPENSION STRUTS

Number	Designation		MODEL 218.367/368/391/393/394/397/967/968/991/993/994/997 except CODE 489, MODEL 218.376/392/976/992 except CODE 488/489	MODEL 218.367/368/391/393/394/397/967/968/991/993/994/997 with CODE 489, MODEL 218.376/392/976/992 with CODE 489, except CODE 488
BA32.25-P-1003-04M	Screw/bolt, suspension strut to body	Nm	33	33

SUSPENSION STRUTS

Number	Designation		MODEL 218.374/375/974/975 with CODE 488	MODEL 218.376/392/976/992 with CODE 488
BA32.25-P-1003-04M	Screw/bolt, suspension strut to body	Nm	33	33

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

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

Fig 4: Identifying Guard Plate (220 589 01 31 00)

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Fig 5: Identifying Puller (221 589 05 33 00)

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Fig 6: Identifying Puller (221 589 00 33 00)

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Fig 7: Identifying Thrust Piece (171 589 00 34 00)

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Fig 8: Identifying Press (163 589 03 43 00)

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