Remove/install front axle half

AR33.10-P-0200EW

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

P33.10-2326-12

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

P33.25-2083-12

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

P33.25-2084-12

 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