Remove/install lower wishbone

AR33.20-P-0510AK

Remove/install lower wishbone

17.1.11

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Remove/install

1

Remove front wheel



Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary

AP40.10-P-4050AK

2

Remove front bumper

Only on model 169

AR88.20-P-2000AK

3.1

Detach lower engine compartment paneling

Engine 266 with code (484) Rough road package

AR61.20-P-1105AL

When removing right transverse control arm (2) with engine 266 without code (484) Rough road package

AR61.20-P-1105AM

3.2

Remove bottom section of soundproofing

Engine 640

AR94.30-P-5300AK

4

Remove fender liner rear section in front fender

Model 169

AR88.10-P-1300AK

Model 245

AR88.10-P-1300BK

5

Place rag (10) between transverse control arm (2) and front axle carrier (1)

 This will prevent damage to corrosion protection layer on front axle carrier (1) and transverse control arm (2).

6

Remove bolts (3, 4) from transverse control arm (2)

 Installation: Only secure transverse control arm (2) to front axle carrier (1) when at design level, otherwise transverse control arm bearings could be damaged.

 Installation: To tighten bolts (3, 4), wheels must be fitted and vehicle must be lowered until design level is reached.
Steer wheel to left and right and tighten bolts (3, 4).

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*BA33.15-P-1001-01E

7

Remove bracket (5) from front axle carrier (1)

 Install new self-locking nuts in bracket (5).

 The holder (5) is an assembly aid for the nuts and has no securing function. If the holder is damaged the nuts can be assembled without the holder.

8

Unscrew nut (6) from flange joint (7)

 Replace self-locking nut (6).

 If pin (8) of flange joint (7) turns when nut (6) is slackened or tightened, counterhold pin (8).



*BA33.25-P-1001-01E

9

Press flange joint (7) off steering knuckle (9)



*203589003300

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*140589006300

10

Push transverse control arm (2) downward and remove flange joint (7) from steering knuckle (9)

 If corrosion protection layer was damaged when transverse control arm (2) was pressed down, damage must be repaired with preservation wax (spray can).

*BR00.45-Z-1003-05A

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Clean

11

Clean conical joint

 There must be no oil or grease on the cone and on the thread.

 Oil or grease on the conical joint means that the cone is drawn in too far and the rubber boot is damaged in the case of rotary motions.

12

Remove transverse control arm (2) from front axle carrier (1)

 Check flange joint (7) and rubber mount on transverse control arm (2); install new flange joint (7) and transverse control arm (2) if necessary.

13

Install in the reverse order

14

Perform wheel alignment check

AR40.20-P-0200AK

Number

Designation

Model
169

Model
245

BA33.15-P-1001-01E

Bolt, wishbone to front axle carrier

Stage 1

Nm

120

120

Stage 2

°

90

90

Number

Designation

Model
169

Model
245

BA33.25-P-1001-01E

Nut, flange ball joint of transverse control arm to steering knuckle

Stage 1

Nm

50

50

Stage 2

°

60

60

Number

Designation

Order number

BR00.45-Z-1003-05A

Cavity sealant, solvent-free (1 l container)

A 000 986 72 70 05