Remove/install front axle half

AR33.10-P-0200LW

Remove/install front axle half

16.01.2020

Model

205

Model

213

Model

253

Shown on model 205 except code 489 (AIRMATIC) and except code M005 (4MATIC) on left side of vehicle

1

Steering knuckle

2

Suspension strut

3

Spring control arm

4

Stabilizer bar linkage

5

Tie rod

6

Upper transverse control arm

7

Strut rod

Topical note

Notes on handling, transport and storage of composite brake disks

AH42.10-P-9406-12LF

Topical note

Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process

AH00.00-P-0020-01A

Topical note

Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

Topical note

Notes on handling, transport and storage of ceramic brake disks

AH42.10-P-9406-13A

Notes on AIRmatic

Model 205, 213
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
Model 253
with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)

AH32.22-P-1000-02LW

Notes on repair work on suspension components

AH00.00-P-0100-01A

 

Remove/install

1

Remove hub cap from corresponding front wheel.

If the front wheel has to be removed for this purpose,



remove corresponding front wheel, then mount again.

AR40.10-P-1102A

2

Release bolt for front axle shaft to wheel hub.

 Screw/bolt, front axle shaft to wheel hub

*BA33.30-P-1001-02H

3

Remove corresponding front wheel.

AR40.10-P-1102A

4

Remove screw fastening front axle shaft to wheel hub.

 Installation: Replace bolt.
Slightly tighten screw by hand.

5

Vent pressure in AIRMATIC system using vehicle diagnosis system.

Model 205, 213
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
Model 253
with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)



AD00.00-P-2000-04B

6

Remove engine compartment lining at front, center and rear.

Model 205, 253

AR61.20-P-1105LW

Model 213

AR61.20-P-1105LWE

7.1

Remove brake caliper with brakepads and secure at vehicle with connected brake hose free of tension.

For fixed-caliper brake.

Model 213.061/2614-piston fixed-caliper brake

AR42.10-P-0070FRB

Model 205, 213 (except 213.061/261), 2534-piston fixed-caliper brake

AR42.10-P-0070LWA

Model 205, 213
with code B06 (grey-painted brake callipers)
except code B07 (AMG - ceramic brake system)
except code U70 (red-painted brake callipers)
6-piston fixed-caliper brakeModel 253
with code B06 (AMG high-performance braking system)
except code B07 (AMG - ceramic brake system)
except code U70 (AMG high-performance composite braking system)

AR42.10-P-0070LWB

Model 205, 213
with code B07 (AMG - ceramic brake system)
except code B06 (grey-painted brake callipers)
except code U70 (red-painted brake callipers)
6-piston fixed-caliper brakeModel 253
with code B07 (AMG - ceramic brake system)
except code B06 (AMG high-performance braking system)
except code U70 (AMG high-performance composite braking system)

AR42.10-P-0070LWC

Model 205, 213
with code U70 (red-painted brake callipers)
except code B06 (grey-painted brake callipers)
except code B07 (AMG - ceramic brake system)
6-piston fixed-caliper brakeModel 253
with code U70 (AMG high-performance composite braking system)
except code B06 (AMG high-performance braking system)
except code B07 (AMG - ceramic brake system)

AR42.10-P-0070LWD

7.2

Remove brake caliper with brake caliper supports on front axle and secure at vehicle with connected brake hose free of tension.

With floating caliper brake.

Model 205, 213, 2531-piston floating caliper brake

AR42.10-P-0070LW

8.1

Unhook electric line of front axle rpm sensor from suspension strut (2).

Model 205, 213
except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)

8.2

Remove holder with electric lines of rpm sensor and brakepad wear sensor from spring link (3) and place to one side.

Model 205, 213
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
Model 253

9

Remove front axle rpm sensor from steering knuckle (1).

Model 213.061/261

AR42.30-P-0713LWA

Model 205
Model 213 (except 213.061/261)
Model 253

AR42.30-P-0712LW

10

Remove suspension strut (2) from spring link (3).

Model 205, 213
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
Model 253
with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)

AR32.25-P-1017LWL

Model 205, 213
except code 489 (AIRMATIC)
Model 253
except code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)

AR32.25-P-1017LW

11.1

Remove torsion bar linkage (4) from spring link (3).

Model 205, 213
except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)

AR32.35-P-3328LW

11.2

Remove torsion bar linkage (4) from steering knuckle (1).

Model 205, 213
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
Model 253

AR32.35-P-3328LWX

12

Remove tie rod (5) from steering knuckle (1).

AR46.40-P-0200LW

13

Attach guard plate for brake cover plate.

AR42.00-P-0100-01A

 Guard plate

*220589013100

14

Remove stabilizer bar from front axle.

Model 205, 213
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
Model 253

AR32.35-P-2200LWX

 The torsion bar linkage (4) remains attached to stabilizer bar.

15

Support steering knuckle (1) with major assembly mount and mounting plate and secure against falling down with tensioning strap.



000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount

WS01.00-P-0092B



000 588 10 62 00 Support plate

WS26.00-P-3309B

16

Secure front axle shaft against falling down.

Model 205, 213, 253
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)

17

Remove upper transverse control arm (6) from steering knuckle (1).

AR33.20-P-0500LW

18

Remove spring link (3) from front axle carrier.

 Bolt, spring control arm to front axle carrier

*BA33.20-P-1002-01U

19

Remove strut rod (7) from front axle carrier.

 Bolt, strut rod to front axle carrier

*BA33.20-P-1004-01U

20

Carefully lower front-axle half using major assembly mount and remove.

21

Install in the reverse order

22

Perform chassis alignment.

AR40.20-P-0200LW

 Wheel control, hub

Number

Designation

Model 205

Model 213

BA33.20-P-1002-01U

Bolt, spring control arm to front axle carrier

Stage 1

Nm

120

120

Stage 2

°

180

180

 Wheel control, hub

Number

Designation

Model 253

BA33.20-P-1002-01U

Bolt, spring control arm to front axle carrier

Stage 1

Nm

120

Stage 2

°

180

 Wheel control, hub

Number

Designation

Model 205

Model 213

BA33.20-P-1004-01U

Bolt, strut rod to front axle carrier

Stage 1

Nm

120

120

Stage 2

°

180

180

 Wheel control, hub

Number

Designation

Model 253

BA33.20-P-1004-01U

Bolt, strut rod to front axle carrier

Stage 1

Nm

120

Stage 2

°

180

 Front axle shaft

Number

Designation

Model 205

Model 213

BA33.30-P-1001-02H

Screw/bolt, front axle shaft to wheel hub

Stage 1

Nm

160

160

Stage 2

loosen approx. 90°

loosen approx. 90°

Stage 3

Nm

220

220

Stage 4

°

45

45

 Front axle shaft

Number

Designation

Model 253

BA33.30-P-1001-02H

Screw/bolt, front axle shaft to wheel hub

Stage 1

Nm

160

Stage 2

loosen approx. 90°

Stage 3

Nm

220

Stage 4

°

45