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Remove/install rubber mount of torque strut - AR33.15-P-0159EW

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MODEL 172 

MODEL 204 (except 204.08/09/28/29/38/9) 

MODEL 207 without CODE M005 (4MATIC) 

MODEL 212 (except 212.074/075/077/274/275/277), 218 (except 218.374/375/974/975) without CODE M005 (4MATIC) 

Shown on model 204 with 4MATIC 

Fig 1: Rubber Mount Of Torque Strut Remove/Install Components
G09976174DANGERNOTESIMPORTANTIMPORTANTREMOVINGINSTALLINGNOTESINSTALLATION IMPORTANTTORQUE SPECIFICATIONTORQUE SPECIFICATIONTORQUE SPECIFICATIONTORQUE SPECIFICATIONTORQUE SPECIFICATIONTORQUE SPECIFICATIONIMPORTANTSPECIAL TOOLSPECIAL TOOLSPECIAL TOOLSPECIAL TOOLCourtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
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
NOTES Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
IMPORTANT Evaluation of elastomer bearings   AH00.10-P-0001-01A
IMPORTANT Notes on repair work on suspension components   AH00.00-P-0100-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Lift vehicle on vehicle lift    
2.1 Remove engine compartment paneling MODEL 172, 204, 207, 212, 218 with gasoline engine  
    MODEL 172.4 AR61.20-P-1105W
    MODEL 204.0/2/3, 207, 212, 218 AR61.20-P-1105EW
2.2 Remove lower bottom sections of soundproofing MODEL 172, 204, 207, 212, 218 with diesel engine  
    MODEL 172.4 AR94.30-P-5300W
    MODEL 204.0/2/3, 207, 212, 218 AR94.30-P-5300EW
3 Unscrew nut of bolt (3) and pull bolt (3) out of front axle carrier (10) NOTES
When undoing the nut, the bolt (3) must not turn. It is essential to counterhold screw/bolt (3).
Otherwise the locating lugs for the caster adjustment in the elastomer bearing (1) will be sheared off when the repair kit is fitted.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Screw on the nut of the bolt (3) until it makes contact, but do not yet tighten in order to allow the elastomer bearing (1) to turn when the vehicle is rocked to settle the suspension. Only tighten nut once in ready-to-drive condition.		  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION MODEL 172, 218 *BA33.20-P-1002-01Q 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION MODEL 172, 218 *BA33.20-P-1003-01Q 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION MODEL 204, 207 *BA33.20-P-1002-01N 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION MODEL 204, 207 *BA33.20-P-1010-01N 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION MODEL 212 *BA33.20-P-1002-01O 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION MODEL 212 *BA33.20-P-1003-01O 
4 Remove strut rod (2) downwards out of front axle carrier (10) IMPORTANT Insert dry cloth between strut rod (2) and tie rod.  
5 Check rubber boots on elastomer bearing (1) for damage If necessary, replace or retrofit rubber boots. Refer to:
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Remove/install rubber boots on elastomer bearing (1).		  
      AR33.15-P-0160-03T 
6 Press elastomer bearing (1) off strut rod (2)   AR33.15-P-0160-02EWS 
    SPECIAL TOOL Extraction and installation tool Fig 5
    SPECIAL TOOL Hydraulic hose (complete) Fig 2
    SPECIAL TOOL Hand pump Fig 3
    SPECIAL TOOL Hollow piston cylinder Fig 4
7 Install in the reverse order    
WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number Designation MODEL 204 except 4MATIC MODEL 207 except 4MATIC
BA33.20-P-1002-01N Self-locking nut, torque strut to front axle carrier M14X115X10.9 Stage 1 Nm 80 80
Stage 2 ∠° 120 120
M14X120X10.9 Stage 1 Nm 120 120
Stage 2 ∠° 180 180
WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number Designation MODEL 212 except 4MATIC
BA33.20-P-1002-01O Locknut (repair kit), strut rod to integral carrier Stage 1 Nm 120
Stage 2 ∠° 180
WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number Designation MODEL 218 except 4MATIC MODEL 172
BA33.20-P-1002-01Q Self-locking nut, torque strut to front axle carrier Stage 1 Nm 120 120
Stage 2 ∠° 180 180
WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number Designation MODEL 212 except 4MATIC
BA33.20-P-1003-01O Locknut (repair kit), strut rod to integral carrier M14X1.5X11.9 Stage 1 Nm 100
Stage 2 ∠° 180
WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number Designation MODEL 218 except 4MATIC MODEL 172
BA33.20-P-1003-01Q Self-locking nut (repair kit), strut rod to front axle carrier Stage 1 M14X120X11.9 Nm 100 100
Stage 2 ∠° 180 180
WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number Designation MODEL 204 except 4MATIC MODEL 207 except 4MATIC
BA33.20-P-1010-01N Self-locking nut (repair kit), strut rod to front axle carrier M14X115X10.9 Stage 1 Nm 80 80
Stage 2 ∠° 120 120
M14X120X11.9 Stage 1 Nm 100 100
Stage 2 ∠° 180 180
Fig 2: Identifying Hydraulic Hose (652 589 00 33 23)
G09976175Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 3: Identifying Hand Pump (652 589 00 33 21)
G09976176Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 4: Identifying Hollow Piston Cylinder (001 589 51 33 00)
G09976177Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 5: Identifying Extraction Tool (212 589 00 43 00)
G09976178Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
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