Remove/install front axle

AR33.10-P-0100LWE

Remove/install front axle

16.01.2020

Model

213 (except 213.088/089/288/289)

Modification notes

11.04.2019

"Coat sealing rings with compressor oil in combination with BB00.40-P-0362-01A and assembly tool 000 589 93 63 00", added.

Operation step 11

11.04.2019

Safety, work information and general information updated.

Shown except code M005 (4MMATIC), with radiator package (1) in rear installation position

1

Radiator package

6

Rear radiator mount

2

Tensioning strap

7

Strut

3

Refrigerant line

8

Air duct segments

4

Front axle

B14

Outside temperature sensor

5

Condenser

Shown except CODE M005 (4MATIC)

4

Front axle

9

Electrical connector

10

Electrical connector

11

Rack-and-pinion steering

12

Wiring harness for rack-and-pinion steering

Shown with code M005 (4MATIC) and radiator package in front installation position

7

Strut

13

Front radiator mount

14

Screw

15

Diagonal strut

16

Support

17

Nut

Shown except code M005 (4MMATIC), with radiator package in rear installation position

4

Front axle

7

Strut

18

Bolts

19

Screw

20

Screw

21

Bolts

22

Elastomer bearing

Shown with code M005 (4MATIC) and radiator package in front installation position

4

Front axle

18

Bolts

20

Screw

7

Strut

19

Screw

4

Front axle

24

Lifting platform

25

Tensioning strap

23

Tensioning strap

 Danger

Risk of injury when working on air conditioning systems due to R744 refrigerant escaping under pressure. Risk of suffocation from inhaling R744 refrigerant in high concentrations. Health hazard caused by inhalation of R744 refrigerant

Wear safety glasses and protective gloves. Work only in well ventilated areas. Carry out repair work on the air conditioning system circuit only after the system has been evacuated.Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289)
with code 1U6 (R744 refrigerant)

AS83.00-Z-0008-01A

 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

 Danger

Risk of fire due to ignition of R1234yf refrigerant on hot components. Risk of poisoning caused by inhaling overheated refrigerant vapors. Risk of injury to skin and eyes caused by contact with escaped R1234yf refrigerant and when working on pressurized parts. Risk of explosion due to formation of ignitable refrigerant/air mixtures

Never perform welding work on or near a closed air conditioning system. No smoking or open flames. Wear safety glasses and protective gloves. Work only in well ventilated rooms. Carry out repair work on the air conditioning system circuit only after the system has been evacuated.

AS83.00-Z-0007-01A

 Warning

Risk of poisoning caused by inhaling overheated refrigerant vapors from an air conditioning system containing R134a. Risk of injury to skin and eyes caused by contact with liquid R134a refrigerant and when working on pressurized parts

Never perform welding work on or near a closed air conditioning system. No smoking or open flames. Wear safety glasses and protective gloves. Work only in well ventilated rooms. Carry out repair work on the air conditioning system circuit only after the system has been evacuated.

AS83.00-Z-0006-01A

Topical note

Protect air conditioning circuit and components from moisture when carrying out repair work

AH83.30-N-0005-01A

Topical note

Notes on installation position of condenser

AH83.30-P-0002-01LW

Topical note

Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process

AH00.00-P-0020-01A

Topical note

Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

Notes on handling refrigerant R744

Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289)
with code 1U6 (R744 refrigerant)

AH83.30-P-0003-03A

Notes on handling refrigerant R1234yf

AH83.30-P-0003-02A

Notes on handling refrigerant R134a

AH83.30-N-0003-01A

Notes on safety-relevant components

AH00.00-Z-0019-01A

Notes on repair work on suspension components

AH00.00-P-0100-01A

Notes on level control

Model 213.2 (except 213.288/289)
except code 489 (AIRMATIC)

AH32.22-P-1001-02LWT

Notes on AIRmatic

Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289)
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)

AH32.22-P-1000-02LW

 

Remove/install

1

Raise vehicle and fix in place on vehicle lift.

AR00.60-P-1006A

2

Release pressure of air suspension using vehicle diagnosis system.

Model 213.0 (except 213.088/089), 213.1
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
Model 213.2 (except 213.288/289)



AD00.00-P-2000-04B

3

Deactivate easy entry and exit feature.

Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289)
with code 275 (Memory Package (driver's seat, steering column and mirror))

4

Perform disable for high-voltage on-board electrical system.

Model 213.016/050/053/054/216

AR54.10-P-1150LHV

5

Turn rack-and-pinion steering (11) to center position and fix steering wheel in place with holding device.

AR46.20-P-0600-01LW

 Retainer device

*129589012100

6

Discharge air conditioning system.

AR83.30-P-1760LW

7

Mount engine support fixture.

Model 213 with engine 656

AR01.10-P-2400-18OIB

Model 213 with engine 256.9

AR01.10-P-2400-18MSA

Model 213 with engine 276.8

AR01.10-P-2400-17MND

Model 213 with engine 264, 274, 642, 654

AR01.10-P-2400-17MRD

 Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289)Screw/bolt, upper struts to suspension strut tower mounting bracket

*BA62.30-P-1001-02K

 Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289) with engine 256Screw, low-temperature circuit expansion reservoir to crossmember

*BA20.20-P-1004-02MRT

 Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289) with engine 264Screw, low-temperature circuit expansion reservoir to crossmember

*BA20.20-P-1002-02B

 Model 213.016/050/053/054/216Bolt, coolant expansion reservoir for high-voltage battery cooling to crossmember

*BA20.50-P-1006-01D

 Model 213 with engine 256.9, 656
Adapter set

*715589226300

 Model 213 with engine 256.9, 656
Adapter

*257589003100

 Model 213 with engine 256.9, 656
Adaptation of engine lifting device

*642589006100

 Model 213 with engine 256.9, 656
Mount

*240589006110

 Adaptation plates

*240589003200

 Adapter kit

*240589013100

 Engine lifting device

*240589006100

 Engine hoist

*205589006100

8

Remove engine compartment lining at front, center and rear.

AR61.20-P-1105LWE

9

Secure radiator package (1) against falling down using tensioning strap (2).


Do not tighten tensioning strap (2) too far.
Otherwise the components can be damaged.

10

Remove left and right bolt (14), fold up radiator mounts at front (13) and remove from struts (7).

If the radiator package (1) is in the front installation position.

 Installation: Make sure that the front radiator mounts (13) are correctly seated.

11

Remove refrigerant line (3) at condenser (5), hang to one side and seal connections.



Compressor oils (specification 362.1)

BB00.40-P-0362-01A

 Installation: Replace sealing rings and moisten with compressor oil.

 Nut/bolt, refrigerant line to condenser

*BA83.30-P-1006-01R

 Assembly tool

*000589936300

 Record plug

*129589009100

12

Remove hub cap from corresponding front wheel.

If the front wheel has to be removed for this purpose,



remove corresponding front wheel, then mount again.

AR40.10-P-1102A

13

Release bolt for front axle shaft to wheel hub.

 Screw/bolt, front axle shaft to wheel hub

*BA33.30-P-1001-02H

14

Remove corresponding front wheel.

AR40.10-P-1102A

15

Remove screw fastening front axle shaft to wheel hub.

 Installation: Replace bolt.
Slightly tighten screw by hand.

16

Remove front right brakepad wear sensor electrical connector and hang to one side.

 Bolt, brake wear sensor to brake caliper

*BA42.10-P-1002-10X

17.1

Remove brake calipers with brakepads and secure at vehicle with attached brake hoses free of tension.

For fixed-caliper brake.

Model 213.061/2614-piston fixed-caliper brake

AR42.10-P-0070FRB

Model 213 (except 213.061/088/089/261/288/289)4-piston fixed-caliper brake

AR42.10-P-0070LWA

17.2

Remove brake calipers with brake caliper supports and secure at vehicle with connected brake hoses free of tension.

With floating caliper brake.

Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289)1-piston floating caliper brake

AR42.10-P-0070LW

18

Remove suspension struts from spring links.

Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289)
except code 489 (AIRMATIC)

AR32.25-P-1017LW

Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289)
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)

AR32.25-P-1017LWL

19

Remove holders of electrical wiring harnesses from spring links and axle carrier and place to one side.

Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289)
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)

20

Remove torsion bar linkages from spring links.

Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289)
except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)

AR32.35-P-3328LW

21

Remove left and right rpm sensor line bracket from front axle carrier and hang to one side with connected electric lines.

Model 213 (except 213.061/088/089/261/288/289)
except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)

AR42.30-P-0712LW

22

Detach steering knuckles from upper transverse control arms and secure to strut rod with tensioning strap (25).


The steering knuckles must not fold outwards after they are detached from the upper transverse control arms.
Otherwise ball joints may be damaged.


Counterhold the ball heads and do not use an impact wrench/driver.
Otherwise the ball heads or the steering knuckles will be damaged.

 Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289) with transmission 725.0
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
Installation: Fasten the steering knuckles to the upper transverse control arms with cable ties only.

 Nut, steering knuckle to transverse control arm

*BA33.20-P-1006-01U

 Warning

Risk of injury. Moving parts can pinch, crush or, in extreme cases even sever extremities.

No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area of mechanical components when moving components.

AS00.00-Z-0009-01A

23

Disconnect steering coupling.

Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289)
except code 700 (Technology Local Content China)

AR46.10-P-8000-01LW

Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289)
with code 700 (Technology Local Content China)

AR46.10-P-8000-01LWA


Do not twist steering wheel when the steering coupling was removed.
Otherwise the clock spring contact will be destroyed.

 Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289)
with code 700 (Technology Local Content China)Self-locking bolt, steering coupling to lower steering shaft

*BA46.10-P-1003-01N

 Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289)
except code 700 (Technology Local Content China)
Engine mount wrench set

*001589011600

24

Disconnect electrical connectors (9, 10).

25

Remove rack-and-pinion steering wiring harness (12) completely from rack-and-pinion steering (11) and front axle (4) and place to one side.

26

Remove the compressor.

Model 213.0 (except 213.064/088/089), 213.1 (except 213.164)
with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
Model 213.2 (except 213.264/288/289)

AR32.22-P-2001LW

27

Remove left and right diagonal strut (15).

 Mount, support (strut)

*BA33.10-P-1002-01Q

28

Remove nut (17) from left and right support (16).

Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289)
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)

 Mount, support (strut)

*BA33.10-P-1002-01Q

29

Remove bolts (21) of engine mounts on front axle (4).

Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289)

Model 213 (except 213.088/089/288/289) with engine 264
except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)

AR22.10-P-4330MRH

Model 213 with engine 276.8
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)

AR22.10-P-1105MND

Model 213 with engine 276.8
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)

AR22.10-P-1104MND

Model 213 with engine 656

AR22.10-P-4330OIB

Model 213 with engine 256.9

AR22.10-P-4330MSA

Model 213 with engine 264
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)

AR22.10-P-4330MRI

Model 213 with engine 274.9
with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)

AR22.10-P-4330MRC

Model 213 with engine 274.9
except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)

AR22.10-P-4330MRD

Model 213 with engine 642, 654

AR22.10-P-4330OLC

30

Remove coolant circulation pump with holder from right radiator mount (6) and hang to one side with connected lines.

If the radiator package (1) is in the rear installation position and the coolant circulation pump with the holder is installed.

31

Lift engine using engine support fixture until the guide pins of the engine mount fully extend out of the axle carrier.

32

Position lifting platform (24) at front axle (4) and secure front axle (4) using tensioning strap (23).



000 588 03 62 00 Lifting platform

WS01.00-P-0091A

33

Remove holders of engine compartment lining from struts (7).

34

Remove screws (19).

35

Remove bolts (20) from front axle (4).

Topical note

Notes on bolted connections with self tapping screws

AH00.00-P-0007-01SF

 Bolt, front axle carrier to longitudinal member

*BA33.10-P-1001-01Q

36

Release air duct segments (8) and fold inward.

 Installation: Pay attention to the positioning of the outside temperature sensor (B14).

37

Lower front axle (4) slightly.


Note radiator package (1) when lowering.
Otherwise it may be damaged.

38

Push spring links downward and position suspension struts in front of spring links.


Carefully position the suspension struts in front of the spring control arms.
Otherwise the suspension strut joints can be damaged.

39

Mark struts (7) relative to front axle (4) with colored pencil.

40.1

Remove left and right bolts (18).

If the radiator package (1) is in the front installation position.

 Bolt, strut (impact absorber) to front axle carrier

*BA33.10-P-1003-01Q

40.2

Unscrew left and right bolts (18) and remove rear radiator mounts (6).

If the radiator package (1) is in the rear installation position.

 Installation: Make sure that the elastomer bearings (22) are seated correctly.

 Bolt, strut (impact absorber) to front axle carrier

*BA33.10-P-1003-01Q

41

Pull front axle (4) slightly towards rear and remove struts (7).

 Installation: Note the previously made markings when inserting the struts (7).

42

Fully lower front axle (4).


Carefully lower front axle (4).
Otherwise adjacent components may be damaged.

43

Install in the reverse order

44

Perform chassis alignment.

AR40.20-P-0200LW

 Engine radiator, coolant hoses and lines

Number

Designation

Engine 264

BA20.20-P-1002-02B

Screw, low-temperature circuit expansion reservoir to crossmember

Nm

8

 Engine radiator, coolant hoses and lines

Number

Designation

Engine 256

BA20.20-P-1004-02MRT

Screw, low-temperature circuit expansion reservoir to crossmember

Nm

8

 Heat exchanger

Number

Designation

Model 213

BA20.50-P-1006-01D

Bolt, coolant expansion reservoir for high-voltage battery cooling to crossmember

Nm

7

 Front axle carrier

Number

Designation

Model 213

BA33.10-P-1001-01Q

Bolt, front axle carrier to longitudinal member

Nm

180

 Front axle carrier

Number

Designation

Model 213

BA33.10-P-1002-01Q

Mount, support (strut)

Nm

110

 Front axle carrier

Number

Designation

Model 213

BA33.10-P-1003-01Q

Bolt, strut (impact absorber) to front axle carrier

Nm

23

 Wheel control, hub

Number

Designation

Model 213

BA33.20-P-1006-01U

Nut, steering knuckle to transverse control arm

Stage 1

Nm

50

Stage 2

°

45

 Front axle shaft

Number

Designation

Model 213

BA33.30-P-1001-02H

Screw/bolt, front axle shaft to wheel hub

Stage 1

Nm

160

Stage 2

loosen approx. 90°

Stage 3

Nm

220

Stage 4

°

45

 Front axle brake caliper

Number

Designation

Model 213 (except 213.061/261)

Model 213.061/261

BA42.10-P-1002-10X

Bolt, brake wear sensor to brake caliper

Nm

8

8

 Steering shaft

Number

Designation

Model 213

BA46.10-P-1003-01N

Self-locking bolt, steering coupling to lower steering shaft

Stage 1

Nm

25

Stage 2

°

90

 Frond end with front reinforcement

Number

Designation

Model 213

BA62.30-P-1001-02K

Screw/bolt, upper struts to suspension strut tower mounting bracket

Stage 1

Nm

35

Stage 2

Nm

50

Stage 3

Loosen

°

180

Stage 4

Nm

50

 Air conditioning

Number

Designation

Model 213
except code 1U6 (R744 refrigerant)

Model 213
with code 1U6 (R744 refrigerant)

BA83.30-P-1006-01R

Nut/bolt, refrigerant line to condenser

Nm

12

12