Remove/install steering knuckle

AR33.25-P-0400B

Remove/install steering knuckle

6.9.11

15.3.04

Owing to the precise tolerances the vehicle should not be subjected to an alignment check after the steering knuckle has been installed

 

Remove/install

 Danger!

Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.

Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer.

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A

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Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

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The damper must be installed to remove the steering knuckle

1

Remove front wheel



Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary

AP40.10-P-4050Z

2

Remove brake disc

AR42.10-P-0220A

3

Remove front wheel hub (9)

AR33.20-P-0310A

4

Remove brake cover plate (35)



*BA42.10-P-1003-06A

5

Detach left front rpm sensor (L6/1) and brake lining wear indicator



*BA42.30-P-1001-01A

6

Remove tie rod (10) from steering knuckle (5)

 Check rubber boot and ball joint for wear and damage.



*BA46.40-P-1002-01A

 Puller (050)

*202589023300

 Thrust piece (051)

*140589006300

7

Remove supporting joint (7) from steering knuckle (5)

 Check rubber boot and ball joint for wear and damage.



*BA33.20-P-1004-01A

 Puller (050)

*202589023300

 Thrust piece (051a)

*140589006300

8

Detach steering knuckle (5) from upper wishbone (6)

 Check rubber boot and ball joint for wear and damage.



*BA33.20-P-1002-01A

 Puller (043)

*124589033300

 Thrust piece (043a)

*210589046300



Check

9

Check supporting joint

AR33.20-P-0425A

10

Measure steering knuckle, if necessary

AR40.30-P-0451C

11

Install in the reverse order

Number

Designation

Model
170

Model
202

Model
208

BA33.20-P-1002-01A

Self-locking nut, upper wishbone follower joint to steering knuckle

Initially

Nm

45

45

45

Inspection

Nm

-

-

-

BA33.20-P-1004-01A

Self-locking nut, supporting joint to steering knuckle

Nm

105

105

105

Number

Designation

Model
170

Model
202

Model
208

BA42.10-P-1003-06A

Bolt brake cover plate to steering knuckle / wheel carrier

M6

Nm

10

10

10

M8

Nm

-

-

-

Number

Designation

Model 170

Model 202

Model 208

BA42.30-P-1001-01A

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

Nm

22

22

22

Number

Designation

Model
170

Model
202

Model
208

BA46.40-P-1002-01A

Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle

Yellow

Nm

50

50

50

silver or blue

Nm

-

-

-