Remove/install front axle

AR33.10-P-0100LWE

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.

P33.10-2490-09

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

P33.10-2491-06

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

P33.10-2492-06

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

P33.10-2494-06

P33.10-2493-09

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

4	Front axle		18	Bolts		20	Screw
7	Strut		19	Screw

P33.10-2495-09

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