Press torque strut rubber bushing in/out · ar3315p016002lf · Mercedes-Benz WIS

AR33.15-P-0160-02LF

Press torque strut rubber bushing in/out

Model	217
Model	222

222 589 03 43 00

Extraction and insertion tool

220 589 06 43 00

Extraction and insertion tool

 Use the following special tools:  press out/in tool and  extraction and insertion tool (02).

  Press out/in tool includes: sleeve (01) (220 589 06 43 08).

Shown on left strut rod without CODE M005 (4MATIC)

Bild D	Press out elastomer bearing
Bild E	Press in elastomer bearing

P33.15-2197-06

Shown on left strut rod without CODE M005 (4MATIC)

Bild A	No caster change
Bild B	Positive caster change: +3 mm = +20'
Bild C	Negative caster change: -3 mm = -20'

P33.15-2198-06

Shown on left strut rod with CODE M005 (4MATIC)

Bild A	No caster change
Bild B	Positive caster change: +3 mm = +20'
Bild C	Negative caster change: -3 mm = -20'

P33.15-2199-06

Press out elastomer bearing (1b)

1	 Place sleeve (01) on press.

2	Place strut rod (1a) on  sleeve (01) with chamfered side facing upward.

3	 Place extraction and insertion tool (02) on strut rod (1a).

4	Pre-tension press and align strut rod (1a),  sleeve (01) and  extraction and insertion tool (02) with each other.

5	Press out elastomer bearing (1b).

Press in elastomer bearing (1b)

6	 Place sleeve (01) on press.

7	Place strut rod (1a) on  sleeve (01) with chamfered side facing upward.

8	Position new elastomer bearing (1b) with crush ring (1c) on strut rod (1a).

 Model 222
except code M005 (4MATIC)
The marking (M) on the new elastomer bearing (1b) must line up with the bar (S) on the strut rod (1a). Position the new elastomer bearing (1b) according to the caster correction (picture A, B, C).

 Model 217
Model 222
with code M005 (4MATIC)
The marking (M) and the groove on new elastomer bearing (1b) must always point to the steering axis. Position the new elastomer bearing (1b) according to the caster correction (picture A, B, C).

9	 Place extraction and insertion tool (02) on new elastomer bearing (1b).

10	Pre-tension press and align strut rod (1a),  sleeve (01), new elastomer bearing (1b) and  extraction and insertion tool (02) with each other.

11	Press in new elastomer bearing (1b) until crush ring (1c) can be turned.

12	Release press and remove crush ring (1c).

13	Turn over strut rod (1a) and place on  sleeve (01).

14	 Place extraction and insertion tool (02) on new elastomer bearing (1b).

15	Press new elastomer bearing (1b) into center in strut rod (1a).