Remove/install front axle half

AR33.10-P-0200EW

Remove/install front axle half

4.5.15

Model

212, 218 (except 218.336/936)

Shown except CODE M005 (4MATIC), except CODE 460 (Canada version) and except CODE 494 (USA version),

1

Brake hose

2

Torsion bar linkage

3

Torsion bar

4

Tie rod

5

Steering knuckle

6

Front axle carrier

7

Strut rod

8

Cross strut

9

Bolts

MODEL 212.0 as of model year 2015 except CODE M005 (4MATIC), with CODE 460 (Canada version) or CODE 494 (USA version), shown on right side of vehicle

4

Tie rod

5

Steering knuckle

10

Bracket

MODEL 212.0 as of model year 2015 with CODE M005 (4MATIC), with CODE 460 (Canada version) or CODE 494 (USA version), shown on right side of vehicle

4

Tie rod

5

Steering knuckle

10

Bracket

 Danger !

Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.

Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A



Brake fluid notes

AH42.50-P-0001-01A



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

Open engine hood and raise to vertical position

Model 212, 218 (except 218.336/936)

Model 212

AR88.40-P-1000EW

2

Secure vehicle on vehicle lift

AR00.60-P-0100EWS

3

Vent left or right front suspension strut using diagnostic system

Model 212, 218 (except 218.336/936)
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)



AD00.00-P-2000-04A

 Installation:
The suspension strut must be filled according to the specification.
Otherwise, the suspension strut be incipiently damaged and malfunction later on.

4.1

Switch off ignition and remove transmitter key from electronic ignition lock control unit

Model 212, 218 (except 218.336/936)
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
except code 889 (KEYLESS-GO)

4.2

Switch off ignition and remove transmitter key or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button from electronic ignition lock control unit

Model 212, 218 (except 218.336/936)
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
with code 889 (KEYLESS-GO)

5

Detach pressure line from left or right suspension strut

Model 212, 218 (except 218.336/936)
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)

AR32.25-P-1017EWA

6

Remove left or right wheel and tire assembly



AP40.10-P-4050EW

7

Remove outer bolt from left or right front axle shaft

Model 212, 218 (except 218.336/936)
with code M005 (4MATIC)

AR33.25-P-0400EWX

8.1

Remove lower engine compartment paneling

Model 212 with engine 156, 271, 272, 273, 274
Model 212, 218 with engine 157, 276, 278

AR61.20-P-1105EW

8.2

Remove bottom section of soundproofing

Model 212, 218 with engine 642, 651

AR94.30-P-5300EW

9

Remove rear section of fender liner from left or right front fender

10

Disconnect electrical connections from front axle in left or right wheel well

AR33.10-P-0100-06CW

11

Remove brake line from left or right front brake hose (1)

AR42.10-P-0013EW

12

Remove left or right torsion bar linkage (2) from torsion bar (3)

 If necessary, counterhold ball head bolt with internal Torx.

 Nut, link rod to stabilizer bar

*BA32.20-P-1001-02P

13

Remove bracket (10) from left or right steering knuckle (5)

Model 212.0
as of model year 2015
with code 460 (Canada version)
Model 212.0
as of model year 2015
with code 494 (US version)

 Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle

*BA46.40-P-1001-01N

 Nut, bracket for tie rod to inside strut

*BA33.25-P-1001-01C

14

Remove left or right supporting strut

Model 212.0
as of model year 2015
with code 460 (Canada version)
Model 212.0
as of model year 2015
with code 494 (US version)

Model 212.0
as of model year 2015
with code 460 (Canada version)
with code M005 (4MATIC)
Model 212.0
as of model year 2015
with code 494 (US version)
with code M005 (4MATIC)

AR33.25-P-0001EWX

Model 212.0
as of model year 2015
with code 460 (Canada version)
except code M005 (4MATIC)
Model 212.0
as of model year 2015
with code 494 (US version)
except code M005 (4MATIC)

AR33.25-P-0001EW

15

Remove tie rod (4) from left or right steering knuckle (5)

AR46.40-P-0200-02CW

 Model 212.0
as of model year 2015
with code 460 (Canada version)
Model 212.0
as of model year 2015
with code 494 (US version)
Installation: Mount and tighten the nut of the tie rod (4) on the steering knuckle (5) only after installing the bracket (10).

 Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle

*BA46.40-P-1001-01N

 Press

*163589034300

 Thrust piece

*171589003400

 Model 212, 218 (except 218.336/936)(für Spurstangengelenk ohne Edelstahllaufring)
Puller

*221589003300

 Model 212(für Spurstangengelenk mit Edelstahllaufring)
Puller

*221589053300

16.1

Unclip bracket of left front level sensor linkage from cross strut (8)

Model 212
with code 488 (Steel/air suspension)
except code M005 (4MATIC)
Model 212
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
except code M005 (4MATIC)
Model 212
with code 615 (Bi-xenon headlamps with active light function)
except code M005 (4MATIC)
Model 212
with code 621 (Intelligent Light System (left-hand traffic))
except code M005 (4MATIC)
Model 212
with code 622 (Intelligent Light System)
except code M005 (4MATIC)
Model 212
with code 640 (Headlamps, LED, dynamic, SAE, right-side traffic)
except code M005 (4MATIC)
Model 212
with code 641 (Headlamps, LED, dynamic, left-side traffic)
except code M005 (4MATIC)
Model 212
with code 642 (Headlamps, LED, dynamic, right-side traffic)
except code M005 (4MATIC)
Model 218 (except 218.336/936)
except code M005 (4MATIC)
When removing left front-axle half.


Do not unclip left front level sensor linkage from bracket.
Otherwise, the left front level sensor linkage may be damaged.

16.2

Remove bracket of left front level sensor linkage from cross strut (8)

Model 212
with code 488 (Steel/air suspension)
with code M005 (4MATIC)
Model 212
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
with code M005 (4MATIC)
Model 212
with code 615 (Bi-xenon headlamps with active light function)
with code M005 (4MATIC)
Model 212
with code 621 (Intelligent Light System (left-hand traffic))
with code M005 (4MATIC)
Model 212
with code 622 (Intelligent Light System)
with code M005 (4MATIC)
Model 212
with code 640 (Headlamps, LED, dynamic, SAE, right-side traffic)
with code M005 (4MATIC)
Model 212
with code 641 (Headlamps, LED, dynamic, left-side traffic)
with code M005 (4MATIC)
Model 212
with code 642 (Headlamps, LED, dynamic, right-side traffic)
with code M005 (4MATIC)
Model 218 (except 218.336/936)
with code M005 (4MATIC)
When removing left front-axle half.


Do not unclip left front level sensor linkage from bracket.
Otherwise, the left front level sensor linkage may be damaged.

17.1

Unclip bracket of right front level sensor linkage from cross strut (8)

Model 212, 218 (except 218.336/936)
with code 488 (Steel/air suspension)
except code M005 (4MATIC)
Model 212, 218 (except 218.336/936)
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
except code M005 (4MATIC)
When removing right front-axle half.


Do not unclip right front level sensor linkage from bracket.
Otherwise, the right front level sensor linkage may be damaged.

17.2

Remove bracket of right front level sensor linkage from cross strut (8)

Model 212, 218 (except 218.336/936)
with code 488 (Steel/air suspension)
with code M005 (4MATIC)
Model 212, 218 (except 218.336/936)
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
with code M005 (4MATIC)
When removing right front-axle half.


Do not unclip right front level sensor linkage from bracket.
Otherwise, the right front level sensor linkage may be damaged.

18

Remove left or right strut rod (7) from front axle carrier (6)

Model 212, 218 (except 218.336/936)
except code M005 (4MATIC)

AR33.15-P-0160EW

Model 212, 218 (except 218.336/936)
with code M005 (4MATIC)

AR33.15-P-0160EWX

 Installation: Only tighten nuts and bolts of suspension components when vehicle is in a ready-to-drive condition.

19

Remove left or right cross strut (8) from front axle carrier (6)

AR33.15-P-0161EW

20

Mount guard plate to protect brake disk cover panel

AR42.00-P-0100-01A

 Guard plate

*220589013100

21

Tip left or right steering knuckle (5) to one side and pull front axle shaft out of wheel hub while doing so

Model 212, 218 (except 218.336/936)
with code M005 (4MATIC)

AR33.25-P-0400EWX


Pull out front axle shaft carefully.
Otherwise, the seal bellows on the front axle shaft may be damaged.

22

Secure front-axle half with telescopic lifter to prevent it from falling down



000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount

WS01.00-P-0092B

23

Remove bolts (9) on suspension strut tower and lower front-axle half

 MODEL 212, 218Screw/bolt, suspension strut to body

*BA32.25-P-1003-04M



Check

24

Check cross strut (8) for damage and deformation

In the event of damage or deformation:



Replace cross strut (8) on front axle.

AR33.15-P-0161EW

25

Check strut rod (7) for damage and deformation

In the event of damage or deformation:



Replace strut rod (7) on front axle.

Model 212, 218 (except 218.336/936)
with code M005 (4MATIC)

AR33.15-P-0160EWX

Model 212, 218 (except 218.336/936)
except code M005 (4MATIC)

AR33.15-P-0160EW

26

Check spring strut for leaks and damage

If damaged or leaking:



Replace suspension strut.

Model 212, 218 (except 218.336/936)
except code 489 (AIRMATIC)

AR32.25-P-1017EW

Model 212, 218 (except 218.336/936)
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)

AR32.25-P-1017EWA

27

Check steering knuckle (5) for damage and deformation

In the event of damage or deformation:



Replace steering knuckle (5).

Model 212, 218 (except 218.336/936)
except code M005 (4MATIC)

AR33.25-P-0400EW

Model 212, 218 (except 218.336/936)
with code M005 (4MATIC)

AR33.25-P-0400EWX

28

Check front axle shaft for signs of damage

Model 212, 218 (except 218.336/936)
with code M005 (4MATIC)

If damage is present:



Replace front axle shaft.

AR33.30-P-0620CWX

29

Install in the reverse order

30

Bleed brake system

AR42.10-P-0010EW

31

Perform wheel alignment check

AR40.20-P-0200EW

 Front axle torsion bar

Number

Designation

Model 212

Model 218

BA32.20-P-1001-02P

Nut, link rod to stabilizer bar

Nm

98

98

 Suspension struts

Number

Designation

MODEL 212.00/02/03/04/05/061/065/072/073/095/098/13/14/15/162/165/19/20/22/23/24/25/261/265/272/273/298 except CODE 489, MODEL 212.074/075/077/274/275/277 except CODE 488/489

MODEL 212.00/02/03/04/05/061/065/072/073/095/098/13/14/15/162/165/19/20/22/23/24/25/261/265/272/273/298 with CODE 489, MODEL 212.074/075/077/274/275/277 with CODE 489, except CODE 488

BA32.25-P-1003-04M

Screw/bolt, suspension strut to body

Nm

33

33

 Suspension struts

Number

Designation

MODEL 212.074/075/077/274/275/277 with CODE 488, except CODE 489

MODEL 212.067/08/090/091/093/094/097/099/167/168/211/267/28/291/293/294/297/299 except CODE 489, MODEL 212.076/092/276/292 except CODE 488/489

BA32.25-P-1003-04M

Screw/bolt, suspension strut to body

Nm

33

33

 Suspension struts

Number

Designation

MODEL 212.067/08/090/091/093/094/097/099/167/168/211/267/28/291/293/294/297/299 with CODE 489, MODEL 212.076/092/276/292 with CODE 489, except CODE 488

MODEL 212.076/092/276/292 with CODE 488, except CODE 489

BA32.25-P-1003-04M

Screw/bolt, suspension strut to body

Nm

33

33

 Suspension struts

Number

Designation

MODEL 218.30/32/33/35/361/362/365/373/90/92/93/95/961/965/973 except CODE 489, MODEL 218.374/375/974/975 except CODE 488/489

MODEL 218.30/32/33/35/361/362/365/373/90/92/93/95/961/965/973 with CODE 489, MODEL 218.374/375/974/975 with CODE 489, except CODE 488

BA32.25-P-1003-04M

Screw/bolt, suspension strut to body

Nm

33

33

 Suspension struts

Number

Designation

MODEL 218.367/368/391/393/394/397/967/968/991/993/994/997 except CODE 489, MODEL 218.376/392/976/992 except CODE 488/489

MODEL 218.367/368/391/393/394/397/967/968/991/993/994/997 with CODE 489, MODEL 218.376/392/976/992 with CODE 489, except CODE 488

BA32.25-P-1003-04M

Screw/bolt, suspension strut to body

Nm

33

33

 Suspension struts

Number

Designation

MODEL 218.374/375/974/975 with CODE 488

MODEL 218.376/392/976/992 with CODE 488

BA32.25-P-1003-04M

Screw/bolt, suspension strut to body

Nm

33

33

 Supporting strut

Number

Designation

MODEL 212.0 with CODE 460/494

BA33.25-P-1001-01C

Nut, bracket for tie rod to inside strut

M10x1.5

Nm

60

 Tie rod

Number

Designation

Model 212

Model 218

BA46.40-P-1001-01N

Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle

Stage 1

Nm

50

50

Stage 2

°

90

90