Remove/install torque strut at front axle

AR33.15-P-0160R

Remove/install torque strut at front axle

11.02.2014

MODEL

211 (except 211.08/09/28/29)

MODEL

230

Shown on model 230.475

5

Steering knuckle

18

Strut rod

18a

Screw

18c

Nut

18d

Elastomer bearing

 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



Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A



Evaluation of elastomer bearings

AH00.10-P-0001-01A

 

Remove/install

1

Detach front wheel and tire assembly



Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary

AP40.10-P-4050Z

2.1

Remove front and central sections of the lower engine compartment paneling

with gasoline engine

Remove/install bottom engine compartment panelingMODEL 230
without CODE P99 (Special model "AMG Black Series")

AR61.20-P-1105R

Remove/install bottom engine compartment panelingMODEL 211

AR61.20-P-1105T

2.2

Remove bottom engine compartment paneling

MODEL 230.4
with CODE P99 (Special model "AMG Black Series")

Remove/install bottom engine compartment paneling

AR61.20-P-1105RBS

2.3

Remove front and center portion of bottom section of soundproofing

with diesel engine

Remove/install bottom parts of soundproofing

AR94.30-P-5300T

3

Remove trim at bottom front bumper corner

MODEL 230
without CODE P99 (Special model "AMG Black Series")

4

Unscrew the nut on the ball joint of the torque strut (18)

5

Press radius rod (18) out of steering knuckle (5).

Press the radius rod out of the stub axle assembly

AR33.15-P-0160-01I

 Self-locking nut, strut rod to steering knuckle

*BA33.20-P-1013-01A

 Puller

*220589003300

 Press

*163589034300

 Thrust piece

*140589006300

 Puller

*221589003300

 Thrust piece

*171589003400

6

Check bushing for supporting ball joint of strut rod (18) in steering knuckle (5)

Remove/install bushing
MODEL 230
with CODE P99 (Special model "AMG Black Series")

AR33.25-P-0455-01RBS

7

Unscrew nut (18c)


When loosening the nut (18c) the bolt (18a) must not be twisted. Always counterhold self-locking bolt (18a).
Otherwise the locating lugs for the caster adjustment in the elastomer bearing (18d) will be sheared off when the repair kit is fitted.

 Installation: Screw on nut (18c) of bolt (18a) up to contact surface, but do not tighten yet so that the elastomer bearing (18d) of the strut rod (18) can twist when the vehicle is rocked to settle the suspension. Do not tighten nut (18c) until in ready-to-drive condition.

 Self-locking nut, torque strut to front axle carrier

*BA33.20-P-1015-01A

8

Pull bolt (18a) out of elastomer bearing (18d) and remove strut rod (18) from front axle carrier



Check

9

Check rubber boots on elastomer bearing (18d) for damage

 The rubber boots should be retrofitted to protect the elastomer bearings (18d).

If necessary, replace or retrofit rubber boots:



Remove/install rubber boots on rubber mount

AR33.15-P-0160-03T

10

Check elastomer bearing (18d) of torque strut (18) for any damage

If elastomer bearing (18d) is damaged:



Replace strut rod (18).

MODEL 230
with CODE P99 (Special model "AMG Black Series")

If elastomer bearing (18d) is damaged:



Replace elastomer bearing (18d).

MODEL 211 (except 211.08/09/28/29)
MODEL 230
without CODE P99 (Special model "AMG Black Series")

Press torque strut rubber bushing in/out

AR33.15-P-0160-02T

 Extraction and insertion tool

*220589064300

11

Check rubber boot of ball joint of torque strut (18) for damage

 If the rubber boot is damaged the torque strut (18) must be replaced.

12

Install in the reverse order

 Wheel control, hub

Number

Designation

MODEL 211 (except 211.08/09/28/29)

MODEL 230 except CODE P99

BA33.20-P-1013-01A

Self-locking nut, strut rod to steering knuckle

Stage 1

Nm

50

50

Stage 2

°

60

60

 Wheel control, hub

Number

Designation

MODEL 230 with CODE P99

BA33.20-P-1013-01A

Self-locking nut, strut rod to steering knuckle

Stage 1

Nm

50

Stage 2

°

60

 Wheel control, hub

Number

Designation

MODEL 211 (except 211.08/09/28/29)

MODEL 230 except CODE P99

BA33.20-P-1015-01A

Self-locking nut, torque strut to front axle carrier

Stage 1

Nm

80

80

Stage 2

°

120

120

 Wheel control, hub

Number

Designation

MODEL 230 with CODE P99

BA33.20-P-1015-01A

Self-locking nut, torque strut to front axle carrier

Stage 1

Nm

80

Stage 2

°

120