Replace supporting joint

AR33.20-P-0440TX

Replace supporting joint

12.11.09

21.3.06

Repair method has been revised

Detach torque strut, omitted

 

Remove/install

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Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A



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

Model 211, 230

AP40.10-P-4050Z



Model 219

AP40.10-P-4050TX

2.1

Remove center and front sections of lower engine compartment paneling

Vehicles with gasoline engine

Model 211

AR61.20-P-1105T

Model 219

AR61.20-P-1105TX

Model 230

AR61.20-P-1105R

2.2

Remove center and front portion of bottom section of soundproofing

Vehicles with diesel engine

Model 211

AR94.30-P-5300T

Model 219

AR94.30-P-5300TX

3

Remove left front rpm sensor (L6/1) or right front rpm sensor (L6/2) from steering knuckle (5) and hang up to one side

 To do this, unscrew bolt (6a) and unclip electrical feed cables from retaining clips.

 Installation: Model 211: Pay attention to correct installation position, the chafe protection (5a) must be screwed to the front rpm sensor (L6/1, L6/2) as shown. The chafe protection (5a) must not be mounted between the rpm sensor (L6/1, L6/2) and steering knuckle (5).

 Model 211, 230

*BA42.30-P-1001-01A

 Model 219

*BA42.30-P-1001-01H

4

Remove linkage of level sensor on upper transverse control arm (8a)

Vehicles with Active Body Control (ABC) code 487 or Airmatic (semi-active air suspension) code 489

Model 211.6

Model 219

AR82.10-P-0004TX

Model 211.0 / 2

AR82.10-P-0004T

Model 230

AR82.10-P-0004R

5

Support steering knuckle (5) on tie rod joint (10a) using transmission jack

6

Press spring control arm (17) out of steering knuckle (5)

Model 211, 230

AR33.15-P-0170-01R

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*BA33.20-P-1012-01A

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*220589003300

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*163589034300



*140589006300

Model 219

AR33.15-P-0170-01TX

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*BA33.20-P-1003-01K

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*220589003300



*163589034300



*140589006300

7

Press supporting joint (7) out of steering knuckle (5)

 Installation: When pressing the supporting ball joint (7) into the steering knuckle (5) the procedures for the fixed brake caliper and floating brake caliper should be observed in order to avoid damaging the brake hose.

AR33.20-P-0440-01TX

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*220589034300

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*129589034300



*140589064300

8

Install in the reverse order

Number

Designation

Model
211 except model 211.08/09/28/29

Model
230

BA42.30-P-1001-01A

Self-locking bolt, front axle rpm sensor to steering knuckle

Nm

25

25

Number

Designation

Model
211 except 211.08/09/ 28/29

Model
230 except code P99

BA33.20-P-1012-01A

Self-locking nut, track control arm to stub axle

Stage 1

Nm

50

50

Stage 2

°

60

60

Number

Designation

Model
219.3

BA33.20-P-1003-01K

Self-locking nut, track control arm to stub axle

Stage 1

Nm

50

Stage 2

°

60

Number

Designation

Model
219

BA42.30-P-1001-01H

Self-locking bolt, front axle rpm sensor to steering knuckle

Nm

25