Remove/install torque strut at front axle

AR33.15-P-0160TX

Remove/install torque strut at front axle

7.12.09

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Remove/install

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Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

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When working on the front-end assembly, be careful not to scratch, mark or notch the surfaces of aluminum parts. Otherwise the service life of the parts will be affected

 Installation

Only tighten nuts and bolts of chassis components when vehicle is in a ready-to-drive condition.

1

Remove front wheel



Remove/install wheels

AP40.10-P-4050TX

2.1

Remove the front and central sections of the lower engine compartment paneling

Vehicles with gasoline engine

AR61.20-P-1105TX

2.2

Remove front and center portion of bottom section of soundproofing

Vehicles with diesel engine

AR94.30-P-5300TX

3

Press radius rod (18) out of steering knuckle (5).

AR33.15-P-0160-01TX

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*BA33.20-P-1004-01K

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*140589006300

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*220589003300

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*163589034300

4

Undo nut (18c) of torque strut (18) from bolt (18a)

 When loosening the nut (18c) the bolt (18a) must not be twisted. Always counterhold self-locking bolt (18a). Otherwise the locating lugs for the caster adjustment in the rubber mount (18d) will be sheared off when the repair kit is fitted.

 Installation: Screw on nut (18c) of bolt (18a) until it abuts, however do not tighten yet so that the rubber mount (18d) of the strut rod (18) can twist when the vehicle is rocked to settle the suspension. Do not tighten nut (18c) until in ready-to-drive condition.

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*BA33.20-P-1006-01K

5

Pull bolt (18a) out of rubber mount (18d) and remove torque strut (18) from front axle carrier

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Checking

6

Check rubber boots on rubber mount (18d) for damage

 The rubber boots should be retrofitted to protect the rubber mounts (18a).

 If necessary, replace or retrofit rubber boots:

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Remove/install rubber boots on rubber mount.

AR33.15-P-0160-03T

7

Check rubber mount (18d) for signs of damage

 If rubber mount (18d) is damaged:

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Replace rubber mount on torque strut.

AR33.15-P-0160-02T

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*220589064300

8

Check rubber boot of ball joint of torque strut (18) for damage

 The torque strut (18) must be replaced if the rubber boot is damaged.

9

Install in the reverse order

Number

Designation

Type
219.3

BA33.20-P-1004-01K

Self-locking nut, radius rod to steering knuckle

Stage 1

Nm

50

Stage 2

°

60

BA33.20-P-1006-01K

Self-locking nut, torque strut to front axle carrier

Stage 1

Nm

80

Stage 2

°

120