Remove/install front axle half

AR33.10-P-0200A

Remove/install front axle half

7.12.09

 

Remove/install

 Installation

Replace self-locking nuts and bolts.

1

Remove front wheel

AP40.10-P-4050Z

2

Mount protective washers for brake cover plate

AR42.00-P-0100-01A



*140589013100

3

Remove front spring (12)

AR32.20-P-0200B

4

Detach all plastic covers on the front axle

5

Disconnect front axle multiple circuit junction connector

(62/6 or X62/7) in major assemblies compartment

Pull out wiring harness through the wheel housing

6

For ADS vehicles, detach connector for shock-absorber valve on front axle (Y51x1/2)

 Pay attention to the shock-sensitive acceleration sensor (B24/1)

 Danger!

Risk of poisoning caused by swallowing brake fluid. Risk of injury caused by brake fluid coming into contact with skin and eyes.

Only pour brake fluid into suitable and appropriately marked containers. Wear protective clothing and eye protection when handling brake fluid.

AS42.50-Z-0001-01A

7

Unscrew brake hose (39) from brake line

Protect lines against contamination

 Installation:  The brake hose must not be twisted after tightening.

*BA42.10-P-1001-04A

Open double end box wrench, WAF 8x9 mm or WAF 10x11 mm



Notes on installing brake hoses

Model 129, 140, 170, 202, 208, 210

AH42.10-P-9406-01A



Brake fluid notes

All models

AH42.50-P-0001-01A

8

Detach torsion bar from torsion bar link rod


 Installation: check torsion bar rubber mount

*BA32.20-P-1002-02B

9

Detach tie rod (10) from steering knuckle arm/steering knuckle

 Check rubber boot and ball joint for wear and damage

*BA46.40-P-1001-01A

 Puller (050)

*140589003300

 Thrust piece (051)

*140589006300

10

Support lower transverse control arm (4)

11

Detach lower wishbone (4) from front axle carrier

  Replace nuts and tighten with vehicle in curb condition.

*BA33.20-P-1010-01A

12

Detach steering knuckle (5) from upper wishbone (6)

 Fasten steering knuckle (5) on spring tower

AR33.25-P-0500-01A



*140589023100



*BA33.20-P-1001-01A

13

Remove front axle half

14

Remove upper transverse control arm

AR33.20-P-0500A

15

Install in the reverse order

16

Bleed front brake system

AR42.10-P-0010A

17

Perform a wheel alignment check

 Tighten nuts on lower transverse control arm with vehicle in curb condition.

AR40.20-P-0200A

Number

Designation

Model 140 up to 10/95

Model 140 as of 10/95

BA32.20-P-1002-02B

Self-locking nut of connecting rod to torsion bar

M10

Nm

70

80

M101.5

Nm

-

-

M121.5

Nm

-

-

M141.5

Nm

-

-

Number

Designation

Model
140

BA33.20-P-1001-01A

Self-locking nut, clamp connection of upper wishbone to steering knuckle

Nm

125

BA33.20-P-1010-01A

Self-locking nut, lower wishbone to front axle carrier

Nm

180

Number

Designation

Model
140

BA42.10-P-1001-04A

Brake pipe to brake hose

Nm

14

Number

Designation

Model
140

BA46.40-P-1001-01A

Self-locking nut, tie rod to pitman arm

Nm

50