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Remove/install torque strut at front axle - AR33.15-P-0160EWX

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MODEL 212, 218 with CODE M005 (4MATIC) 

Illustration Shows vehicle except CODE M005 (4MATIC), except CODE 460 (Canada version) and except CODE 494 (USA version) 

Fig 1: Front Axle Torque Strut Remove/Install Components - Shown On Vehicle Except Code M005 And 460
G09976185Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Illustration shows vehicle with CODE M005 (4MATIC), except CODE 460 (Canada version) and except CODE 494 (USA version) 

Fig 2: Front Axle Torque Strut Remove/Install Components - Shown On Vehicle With Code M005 Except Code 460 (1 Of 2)
G09976186Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 3: Front Axle Torque Strut Remove/Install Components - Shown On Vehicle With Code M005 Except Code 460 (2 Of 2)
G09976187DANGERNOTESIMPORTANTREMOVINGINSTALLINGREFER TO MAINTENANCETORQUE SPECIFICATIONTORQUE SPECIFICATIONINSTALLATION IMPORTANTIMPORTANTSPECIAL TOOLSPECIAL TOOLSPECIAL TOOLNOTESINSTALLATION IMPORTANTTORQUE SPECIFICATIONTORQUE SPECIFICATIONTORQUE SPECIFICATIONTORQUE SPECIFICATIONIMPORTANTINSPECTIMPORTANTSPECIAL TOOLIMPORTANTCourtesy 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 Notes on repair work on suspension components   AH00.00-P-0100-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Detach front wheel and tire assembly    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE     AP40.10-P-4050EW
2.1 Remove center and rear engine compartment paneling MODEL 212, 218 with gasoline engines  
      AR61.20-P-1105EW
2.2 Remove center and rear bottom part of noise encapsulation MODEL 212, 218 with diesel engine  
      AR94.30-P-5300EW
3 Unscrew nut (7) TORQUE SPECIFICATION MODEL 212 *BA33.20-P-1004-01O 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION MODEL 218 *BA33.20-P-1004-01Q 
4 Detach strut rod (5) with thrust piece (01), puller (02) and press (03) from steering knuckle (6) INSTALLATION IMPORTANT The grease in the radial groove must not be removed.
IMPORTANT There must not be any grease on the taper and thread.		  
    SPECIAL TOOL Thrust piece Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Puller Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Press Figure
5 Unscrew nut (2) and pull screw/bolt (3) out of front axle carrier (4) NOTES
When loosening the nut (2) the screw/bolt (3) must not be twisted. It is essential to counterhold screw/bolt (3).
Otherwise the locating lugs for the caster adjustment in the elastomer bearing (5a) will be sheared off when the repair kit is fitted.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Screw nut (2) of screw/bolt (3) all the way on until it abuts, but do not tighten yet so that the elastomer bearing (5a) can twist when the vehicle is rocked to settle the suspension. Only tighten nut (2) in the ready-to-drive condition.		  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION MODEL 212 *BA33.20-P-1002-01O 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION MODEL 212 *BA33.20-P-1003-01O 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION MODEL 218 *BA33.20-P-1002-01Q 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION MODEL 218 *BA33.20-P-1003-01Q 
6 Remove strut rod (5) from front axle carrier (4)    
7 Remove strut rod (5) from steering knuckle (6) IMPORTANT Turn steering onto lock:
  • Left side: Turn steering onto left lock.
  • Right side: Turn steering onto right lock.
  
INSPECT Check     
8 Check elastomer bearing (5a) of strut rod (5) for damage IMPORTANT Replace the elastomer bearing (5a) of the strut rod (5) if necessary.  
    SPECIAL TOOL Extraction and installation tool Figure
9 Check seal boot and ball joint of strut rod (5) for damage IMPORTANT Replace strut rod (5) if necessary.  
10 Install in the reverse order    
WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

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

Number Designation MODEL 218 except 4MATIC MODEL 218 with 4MATIC
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 MODEL 212 with 4MATIC
BA33.20-P-1003-01O Locknut (repair kit), strut rod to integral carrier M14X1.5X11.9 Stage 1 Nm 100 100
Stage 2 ∠° 180 180
WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number Designation MODEL 218 except 4MATIC MODEL 218 with 4MATIC
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 212 except 4MATIC MODEL 212 with 4MATIC
BA33.20-P-1004-01O Locknut, strut rod to steering knuckle Stage 1 Nm 50 50
Stage 2 ∠° 90 90
WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number Designation MODEL 218 except 4MATIC MODEL 218 with 4MATIC
BA33.20-P-1004-01Q Self-locking nut, strut rod to steering knuckle Stage 1 Nm 50 50
Stage 2 ∠° 90 90
Fig 4: Identifying Puller (221 589 00 33 00)
G09976188Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 5: Identifying Thrust Piece (171 589 00 34 00)
G09976189Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 6: Identifying Press (163 589 03 43 00)
G09976190Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 7: Identifying Extraction Tool (212 589 00 43 00)
G09976191Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
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