Remove/install front axle carrier

AR33.10-P-0001EW

Remove/install front axle carrier

22.08.2018

Model

212, 218 (except 218.336/936)

Shown on MODEL 212.0 with CODE M005 (4MATIC) except CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system)

1

Cold air intake bridge

2

Cable tie

3

Radiator cross member

4

Diagonal struts

10

Front axle carrier

15

Bolt (model 212, except code 211 (Direct steering), model 218 (except 218.336/936))

18

Screw

19

Vehicle jack lift support point

MODEL 212 with CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system), MODEL 218, shown on MODEL 212 except CODE M005 (4MATIC)

28

Mounting plate

29

Electrical connectors

Shown on MODEL 212.0 with CODE 489 (AIRmatic), except CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system), except CODE M005 (4MATIC), except CODE 460 (Canada version) and except CODE 494 (USA version)

5

Tie rod

9

Torsion bar

16

Steering

6

Steering knuckle

10

Front axle carrier

17

Bolts

7

Steering coupling

11

Cross strut

18

Screw

7a

Electrical connection (MODEL 212 except CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system))

12

Strut rod

Y10

Speed-sensitive power steering solenoid valve (MODEL 212 except CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system))

7b

Bolt (MODEL 212 except CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system))

13

Front level sensor linkage ((left side of vehicle: Model 212 with code 488 (Steel/air suspension) or with code 489 (AIRmatic) or with code 615 (Bi-xenon headlamps with active curve lights) or with code 621 (Intelligent Light System (left-hand traffic)) or with code 622 (Intelligent Light System) or with code 640 (Dynamic LED headlamps, SAE, right-hand traffic) or with code 641 (Dynamic LED headlamps, left-hand traffic) or with code 642 (Dynamic LED headlamps, right-hand traffic), model 218) (right side of vehicle: Model 212, 218 with code 488 (Steel/air suspension) or with code 489 (AIRmatic)))

8

Torsion bar linkage

14

Bracket ((left side of vehicle: Model 212 with code 488 (Steel/air suspension) or with code 489 (AIRmatic) or with code 615 (Bi-xenon headlamps with active curve lights) or with code 621 (Intelligent Light System (left-hand traffic)) or with code 622 (Intelligent Light System) or with code 640 (Dynamic LED headlamps, SAE, right-hand traffic) or with code 641 (Dynamic LED headlamps, left-hand traffic) or with code 642 (Dynamic LED headlamps, right-hand traffic), model 218) (right side of vehicle: Model 212, 218 with code 488 (Steel/air suspension) or with code 489 (AIRmatic)))

Shown on right side of vehicle with CODE M005 (4MATIC)

8

Torsion bar linkage

9

Torsion bar

11

Cross strut

12

Strut rod

14

Bracket ((left side of vehicle: Model 212 with code 488 (Steel/air suspension) or with code 489 (AIRmatic) or with code 615 (Bi-xenon headlamps with active curve lights) or with code 621 (Intelligent Light System (left-hand traffic)) or with code 622 (Intelligent Light System) or with code 640 (Dynamic LED headlamps, SAE, right-hand traffic) or with code 641 (Dynamic LED headlamps, left-hand traffic) or with code 642 (Dynamic LED headlamps, right-hand traffic), model 218) (right side of vehicle: Model 212, 218 with code 488 (Steel/air suspension) or with code 489 (AIRmatic)))

30

Front axle shaft (with CODE M005 (4MATIC))

Shown on MODEL 212 except CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system)

4

Diagonal strut

10

Front axle carrier

22

Support

24

Rubber support

27

Bolt (MODEL 212 except CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system))

34

Radiator seat

MODEL 212.0 as of model year 2015 except CODE M005 (4MATIC) with CODE 460 (Canada version) or CODE 494 (USA version), shown on right side of vehicle

25

Bracket

MODEL 212.0 as of model year 2015 with CODE M005 (4MATIC), with CODE 460 (Canada version) or CODE 494 (USA version), shown on right side of vehicle

25

Bracket

MODEL 212, 218 with TRANSMISSION 725

10

Front axle carrier

32

Bracket

33

Oil filter

 Warning

Risk of injury to skin or eyes from hydraulic fluid spraying out under pressure.Risk of poisoning from swallowing hydraulic fluid.

Depressurize hydraulic system completely before starting any work on it. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses.

AS00.00-Z-0013-01A

 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

Topical note

Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

Notes on repair work on suspension components

AH00.00-P-0100-01A

 

Remove/install

1

Deactivate easy entry/exit feature

Model 212, 218 (except 218.336/936)
with code 275 (Memory package)

2

Move front wheels to straight-ahead position and secure steering wheel


When the steering coupling (7) has been disassembled the steering wheel may not be turned.
Otherwise the clock spring contact will be destroyed.

 Retainer device

*129589012100

3

Switch off ignition and remove transmitter key or KEYLESS-GO stop/start button

4

Remove air filter housing

Model 212 with engine 272, 273

AR09.10-P-1150EWS

5

Remove cold air intake cross member (1)

Model 212, 218 with engine 157, 276, 278

AR20.40-P-5050EL

Model 212 with engine 156, 271, 272, 273, 274, 642, 651
Model 218 with engine 642, 651

AR20.40-P-5050EW

6

Fasten radiator on the left and right to radiator cross member (3) using cable ties (2)

7

Extract oil from power steering expansion reservoir

Model 212
except code 211 (Direct-Steer system)

 Hand pump

*210589007100

8

Secure vehicle on vehicle lift

AR00.60-P-0100EWS

9

Remove front wheel-and-tire assemblies



AP40.10-P-4050EW

10

Remove bolt of front axle shaft (30) on wheel hub

Model 212, 218 (except 218.336/936)
with code M005 (4MATIC)

 Screw/bolt, front axle shaft to wheel hub

*BA33.30-P-1001-02H

11.1

Remove lower engine compartment paneling

Model 212 with engine 156, 271, 272, 273, 274
Model 212, 218 with engine 157, 276, 278

AR61.20-P-1105EW

 MODEL 212 except CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system)
Installation: Install engine compartment paneling at bottom only after checking for leaks on the steering (16).

11.2

Remove bottom section of soundproofing

Model 212, 218 with engine 642, 651

AR94.30-P-5300EW

 MODEL 212 except CODE 211 (Direct-Steer system)
Installation: Install bottom section of soundproofing only after checking for leaks on the steering (16).

12

Detach bracket (25) from left and right steering knuckle (6)

Model 212.0
as of model year 2015
with code 460 (Canada version)
Model 212.0
as of model year 2015
with code 494 (US version)

 Nut, bracket for tie rod to inside strut

*BA33.25-P-1001-01C

 Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle

*BA46.40-P-1001-01N

13

Remove supporting strut

Model 212.0
as of model year 2015
with code 460 (Canada version)
except code M005 (4MATIC)
Model 212.0
as of model year 2015
with code 494 (US version)
except code M005 (4MATIC)

AR33.25-P-0001EW

Model 212.0
as of model year 2015
with code 460 (Canada version)
with code M005 (4MATIC)
Model 212.0
as of model year 2015
with code 494 (US version)
with code M005 (4MATIC)

AR33.25-P-0001EWX

14

Detach left and right tie rod (5) from the steering knuckles (6)

AR46.40-P-0200-02CW

 Model 212.0
as of model year 2015
with code 460 (Canada version)
Model 212.0
as of model year 2015
with code 494 (US version)
Installation: Mount and fasten nut of tie rod (5) on steering knuckle (6) only after installing the bracket (25).

 Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle

*BA46.40-P-1001-01N

 Press

*163589034300

 Thrust piece

*171589003400

 Model 212, 218 (except 218.336/936)(für Spurstangengelenk ohne Edelstahllaufring)
Puller

*221589003300

 Model 212(für Spurstangengelenk mit Edelstahllaufring)
Puller

*221589053300

15.1

Unclip bracket (14) of front level sensor linkage (13) from left cross strut (11)

Model 212
with code 488 (Steel/air suspension)
except code M005 (4MATIC)
Model 212
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
except code M005 (4MATIC)
Model 212
with code 615 (Bi-xenon headlamps with active light function)
except code M005 (4MATIC)
Model 212
with code 621 (Intelligent Light System (left-hand traffic))
except code M005 (4MATIC)
Model 212
with code 622 (Intelligent Light System)
except code M005 (4MATIC)
Model 212
with code 640 (SAE dynamic LED headlamps, right-hand traffic)
except code M005 (4MATIC)
Model 212
with code 641 (Dynamic LED headlamps, left-hand traffic)
except code M005 (4MATIC)
Model 212
with code 642 (Dynamic LED headlamps, right-hand traffic)
except code M005 (4MATIC)
Model 218 (except 218.336/936)
except code M005 (4MATIC)


Do not unclip front level sensor linkage (13) from bracket (14).
Otherwise, the front level sensor linkage (13) may be damaged.

15.2

Disassemble mounting bar of bracket (14) from left cross strut (11)

Model 212
with code 488 (Steel/air suspension)
with code M005 (4MATIC)
Model 212
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
with code M005 (4MATIC)
Model 212
with code 615 (Bi-xenon headlamps with active light function)
with code M005 (4MATIC)
Model 212
with code 621 (Intelligent Light System (left-hand traffic))
with code M005 (4MATIC)
Model 212
with code 622 (Intelligent Light System)
with code M005 (4MATIC)
Model 212
with code 640 (SAE dynamic LED headlamps, right-hand traffic)
with code M005 (4MATIC)
Model 212
with code 641 (Dynamic LED headlamps, left-hand traffic)
with code M005 (4MATIC)
Model 212
with code 642 (Dynamic LED headlamps, right-hand traffic)
with code M005 (4MATIC)
Model 218 (except 218.336/936)
with code M005 (4MATIC)


Do not unclip front level sensor linkage (13) from bracket (14).
Otherwise, the front level sensor linkage (13) may be damaged.

16.1

Unclip bracket (14) of front level sensor linkage (13) from right cross strut (11)

Model 212, 218 (except 218.336/936)
with code 488 (Steel/air suspension)
except code M005 (4MATIC)
Model 212, 218 (except 218.336/936)
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
except code M005 (4MATIC)


Do not unclip front level sensor linkage (13) from bracket (14).
Otherwise, the front level sensor linkage (13) may be damaged.

16.2

Disassemble mounting bar of bracket (14) from right cross strut (11)

Model 212, 218 (except 218.336/936)
with code 488 (Steel/air suspension)
with code M005 (4MATIC)
Model 212, 218 (except 218.336/936)
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
with code M005 (4MATIC)


Do not unclip front level sensor linkage (13) from bracket (14).
Otherwise, the front level sensor linkage (13) may be damaged.

17

Detach left and right torsion bar linkage (8) from stabilizer bar (9)

 Counterhold ball stud using internal TORX.

 Nut, link rod to stabilizer bar

*BA32.20-P-1001-02P

18

Remove stabilizer bar (9)

Model 212, 218 (except 218.336/936)
with code M005 (4MATIC)

AR32.20-P-0300EW

19

Detach left and right cross strut (11) from front axle carrier (10).

AR33.15-P-0161EW

 Installation: Only tighten the bolt securing the cross strut (11) to the front axle carrier (10) when the vehicle is in a ready-to-drive condition.

20

Remove left and right strut rod (12) from front axle carrier (10)

Model 212, 218 (except 218.336/936)
except code M005 (4MATIC)

AR33.15-P-0160EW

Model 212, 218 (except 218.336/936)
with code M005 (4MATIC)

AR33.15-P-0160EWX


Secure axle halves against twisting.
Otherwise, the brake hoses may be damaged.

 Installation: Only tighten the bolt of the strut rod (12) on front axle carrier (10) when vehicle is in a ready-to-drive condition.

21

Remove both front axle shafts (30)

Model 212, 218 (except 218.336/936)
with code M005 (4MATIC)

AR33.30-P-0620CWX

22

Remove steering coupling (7) from steering (16)

AR46.10-P-8000EW

23

Remove mounting plate (28)

Model 212
with code 211 (Direct-Steer system)
Model 218 (except 218.336/936)

 Bolt, mounting plate/steering plate to front axle carrier

*BA33.10-P-1003-01M

24

Remove bracket (32) together with oil filter (33) from front axle carrier (10) and place to one side with connected oil lines

Model 212, 218 (except 218.336/936) with transmission 725

25.1

Detach electrical connection (7a) from speed-sensitive power steering solenoid valve (Y10) and unclip the retaining clip from the front axle carrier (10)

Model 212
except code 211 (Direct-Steer system)

25.2

Detach electrical connections (29) from steering (16) and remove relevant wiring harness from front axle carrier (10)

Model 212
with code 211 (Direct-Steer system)
Model 218 (except 218.336/936)

26

Unscrew bolt (15) from front axle carrier (10)

Model 212
except code 211 (Direct-Steer system)
Model 218 (except 218.336/936)

27

Remove bolt (27) to steering (16)

Model 212
except code 211 (Direct-Steer system)

28

Remove bolt (7b) and hydraulic lines from steering (16)

Model 212
except code 211 (Direct-Steer system)

 Installation: Install new seals.

 Bolt, clamp plate, high-pressure line / return line to rack-and-pinion steering control head

*BA46.20-P-1003-01N

29

Use suitable stop plugs to seal the previously-detached hydraulic lines and corresponding connection fitting on the steering (16)

Model 212
except code 211 (Direct-Steer system)

 Record plug

*129589009100

30

Remove bolts (17) from engine mounts

 Bolt, front engine mount to front axle carrier

*BA22.10-P-1002-03E

31

Mount engine hoist

Model 212 with engine 156, 157, 271, 272, 273, 274, 276, 278, 642, 651
Model 218 (except 218.336/936) with engine 157, 276, 278, 642, 651

AR33.10-P-0105EW

32

Lift engine a little

33

Remove rear section of fender liner in left and right front fender

AR88.10-P-1300ELX

34

Release left and right longitudinal member panel in front area until the diagonal struts (4) can be removed

35

Remove left and right diagonal strut (4)

 Installation: The bolts of the diagonal struts (4) may only be tightened once the vehicle wheels are on the ground.

 Bolt, diagonal strut mount to front axle carrier/longitudinal member

*BA61.10-P-1004-01H

 Engine mount wrench set

*001589011600

36

Prop up front axle carrier (10) using lifting platform and lash down using suitable tensioning straps



000 588 03 62 00 Lifting platform

WS01.00-P-0091A

37

Remove left and right supports (22)

 Fixing of support (strut)

*BA33.10-P-1002-01M

38

Remove bolts (18)

 Installation: Replace screws (18).

 Bolt, front axle carrier to longitudinal member

*BA33.10-P-1001-01M

39

Lower front axle carrier (10)

 Installation: Check rubber supports (24) for radiator are correctly seated.

40

Check front axle carrier (10) for damage

If damage is present:



Replace front axle carrier (10).

41

Remove rubber supports (24) for cooler from front axle carrier (10)

When replacing the front axle carrier (10).

If the rubber supports (24) are damaged:



Replace rubber supports (24).

42

Remove speed nuts from mounting for engine compartment paneling or bottom sections of soundproofing from front axle carrier (10)

When replacing the front axle carrier (10).

43

Remove vehicle jack lift support point (19) from front axle carrier (10)

When replacing the front axle carrier (10).

44

Remove stabilizer bar (9)

Model 212, 218 (except 218.336/936)
except code M005 (4MATIC)
When replacing the front axle carrier (10).

AR32.20-P-0300EW

45

Remove left and right cooler support (34) from front axle carrier (10)

When replacing the front axle carrier (10).

46

Remove steering (16) from front axle carrier (10)

When replacing the front axle carrier (10).

Model 212
except code 211 (Direct-Steer system)

AR46.20-P-0600EW

Model 212
with code 211 (Direct-Steer system)
Model 218 (except 218.336/936)

AR46.20-P-0600EL

47

Install in the reverse order

48

Fill power steering pump and bleed

Model 212
except code 211 (Direct-Steer system)

AR46.30-P-0010EW

49

Perform wheel alignment check

AR40.20-P-0200EW

 Engine mount, engine support (engine side)

Number

Designation

Model 212

Model 218

BA22.10-P-1002-03E

Bolt, front engine mount to front axle carrier

M8

Nm

28

28

 Front axle torsion bar

Number

Designation

Model 212

Model 218

BA32.20-P-1001-02P

Nut, link rod to stabilizer bar

Nm

98

98

 Front axle carrier

Number

Designation

Model 212

Model 218

BA33.10-P-1001-01M

Bolt, front axle carrier to longitudinal member

Nm

180

180

 Front axle carrier

Number

Designation

Model 212

Model 218

BA33.10-P-1002-01M

Fixing of support (strut)

Nm

110

110

 Front axle carrier

Number

Designation

Model 212

Model 218

BA33.10-P-1003-01M

Bolt, mounting plate/steering plate to front axle carrier

M10

Nm

55

55

M12

Nm

110

-

 Supporting strut

Number

Designation

MODEL 212.0 with CODE 460/494

BA33.25-P-1001-01C

Nut, bracket for tie rod to inside strut

M10x1.5

Nm

60

 Front axle shaft

Number

Designation

Model 212

Model 218

BA33.30-P-1001-02H

Screw/bolt, front axle shaft to wheel hub

Stage 1

Nm

160

160

Stage 2

Loosen

Loosen

Stage 3

Nm

120

120

Stage 4

°

90

90

 Steering gear

Number

Designation

Model 212 (except 212.067/08/090/091/093/094/097/099/267/28/291/293/294/297/299)
except code 211 (Direct-Steer system)

Model 212.067/08/090/091/093/094/097/099/267/28/291/293/294/297/299

BA46.20-P-1003-01N

Bolt, clamp plate, high-pressure line / return line to rack-and-pinion steering control head

Nm

21

21

 Tie rod

Number

Designation

Model 212

Model 218

BA46.40-P-1001-01N

Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle

Stage 1

Nm

50

50

Stage 2

°

90

90

 Frame floor assembly

Number

Designation

Model 212

Model 218

BA61.10-P-1004-01H

Bolt, diagonal strut mount to front axle carrier/longitudinal member

Nm

60

60