Remove/install torque strut at front axle

AR33.15-P-0160LF

Remove/install torque strut at front axle

10.07.2020

Model

217

Model

222

Modification notes

07.03.2017

Mutter Spurstange an Achsschenkel

Typ 217

BA46.40-P-1001-01M

07.03.2017

Mutter Spurstange an Achsschenkel

Typ 222 außer Code Z07 (Höchstschutz) außer Code Z19 (Staatslimousine Pullman) außer Code Z31 (Staatslimousine Pullman Guard)

BA46.40-P-1001-01M

Shown on MODEL 222 without CODE M005 (4MATIC)

1

Electric line

4

Steering knuckle

6

Strut rod

2

Cable duct

5

Nut

7

Front axle carrier

3

Tie rod

Shown on MODEL 222 without CODE M005 (4MATIC)

7

Front axle carrier

8

Bolts

9

Bracket

Shown on MODEL 222 without CODE M005 (4MATIC)

01

Box wrench attachment, 24 mm

02

Four-point drive

5

Nut

6

Strut rod

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

Remove center and front engine compartment lining

AR61.20-P-1105LF

2

Detach corresponding front complete wheel

AR40.10-P-1102A

3

Unhook electrical line (1) of front rpm sensor from cable duct (2)

Model 217
except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
Model 222
except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)

4

Detach cable duct (2) and place to one side

Model 217
except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
Model 222
except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)

5

Detach tie rod (3) from steering knuckle (4)


The ball head must be counterheld and an impact wrench/driver must not be used.
Otherwise the ball head or steering knuckle (4) will be damaged.

 nut, tie rod to steering knuckleNut, tie rod to steering knuckle

*BA46.40-P-1001-01M

6

Unscrew nut (5) from strut rod (6) on steering knuckle (4)


The ball head must be counterheld and an impact wrench/driver must not be used.
Otherwise the ball head or steering knuckle (4) will be damaged.

 Installation: Tighten nut (5) using box wrench bit 24 mm (01)  and four-point drive (02)  .

 Nut, strut rod to steering knuckle

*BA33.20-P-1003-01T

7

Remove bolts (8) and detach bracket (9) with circulation pump and switchover valve, and place to one side

Model 217 with engine 157, 278
Model 222 with engine 157, 276, 278, 642
If installed and only when removing the right strut rod (6).

 Do not detach coolant hoses.

 Engine 642Bracket securing coolant pump/switchover valve to radiator support

*BA20.10-P-1005-01S

 Engine 276Bolt/nut, bracket for coolant pump/switchover valve to radiator support

*BA20.10-P-1011-01AA

 Engine 157, 278Bolt/nut, bracket for coolant pump/switchover valve to radiator support

*BA20.10-P-1006-01W

8

Detach strut rod (6) from front axle carrier (7) and remove strut rod (6)

 Bolt, strut rod to front axle carrier

*BA33.20-P-1004-01T



Check

9

Check dust boot and ball head of strut rod (6)

If dust boot or ball head is damaged



Replace strut rod (6)

10

Check condition and variant of elastomer bearing in strut rod (6) and whether elastomer bearing is damaged

 The variants of the elastomer bearings are shown in the reference document.

In the event of damage, if a neutral (genuine) elastomer bearing is installed



Replace strut rod (6)

In the event of damage, if an elastomer bearing is installed for caster correction



Press out/in elastomer bearing of strut rod (6)

AR33.15-P-0160-02LF

11

Install in the reverse order

 Coolant pump, coolant thermostat

Number

Designation

Engine 642

BA20.10-P-1005-01S

Bracket securing coolant pump/switchover valve to radiator support

Nm

20

 Coolant pump, coolant thermostat

Number

Designation

Engine 157

Engine 278

BA20.10-P-1006-01W

Bolt/nut, bracket for coolant pump/switchover valve to radiator support

M6

Nm

6

6

M8

Nm

20

20

 Coolant pump, coolant thermostat

Number

Designation

Engine 276

BA20.10-P-1011-01AA

Bolt/nut, bracket for coolant pump/switchover valve to radiator support

M6

Nm

6

M8

Nm

20

 Wheel control, hub

Number

Designation

Model 217

MODEL 222 except CODE Z07

BA33.20-P-1003-01T

Nut, strut rod to steering knuckle

Stage 1

Nm

240

240

Stage 2

°

-

-

 Wheel control, hub

Number

Designation

MODEL 222 with CODE Z07

BA33.20-P-1003-01T

Nut, strut rod to steering knuckle

Stage 1

Nm

240

Stage 2

°

-

 Wheel control, hub

Number

Designation

Model 217

MODEL 222 except CODE Z07

BA33.20-P-1004-01T

Bolt, strut rod to front axle carrier

Stage 1

Nm

100

100

Stage 2

°

180

180

 Wheel control, hub

Number

Designation

MODEL 222 with CODE Z07

BA33.20-P-1004-01T

Bolt, strut rod to front axle carrier

Stage 1

Nm

100

Stage 2

°

180

 Tie rod

Number

Designation

Model 217

Model 222
except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
except code Z19 (Pullman government sedan)
except code Z31 (Pullman Guard government sedan)

BA46.40-P-1001-01M

Nut, tie rod to steering knuckle

Stage 1

Nm

90

90

Stage 2

°

90

90

 Tie rod

Number

Designation

Model 222
with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
Model 222
with code Z19 (Pullman government sedan)
Model 222
with code Z31 (Pullman Guard government sedan)

BA46.40-P-1001-01M

Nut, tie rod to steering knuckle

Stage 1

Nm

70

Stage 2

°

90