Remove/install upper control arm

AR33.20-P-0500I

27.8.08

MODEL 215, 220

P33.20-2026-06

Shown on model 220 without 4MATIC

Modification notes

9.8.08

"SWZ 140 589 00 33 00 for prying off upper ball joint" added

Step 3

 	Remove/install
Danger!	Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Replace self-locking nuts and bolts.		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1	Remove front wheel
	Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary		AP40.10-P-4050Z
2	Separate plug connection from level sensor.
3	Detach link rod (arrow) from level sensor on the upper transverse control arm (6)		*BA82.10-P-1001-01A
4	Press follower joint (8) out of steering knuckle (5)		AR33.20-P-0500-01N
			*210589046300
			*140589003300
			*202589023300
			*BA33.20-P-1018-01A
			*BA33.20-P-1007-01F
5	Secure steering knuckle (5) with wire to prevent it from swinging away	Models 215, 220 except 220.08/18
		 Do not stretch the brake hose and cables.
6	Detach coolant expansion reservoir and put to one side	When removing the right upper transverse control arm
		 Do not detach the coolant hoses.
7	Remove upper control arm (6) from frame	 Installation: Do not tighten nuts until vehicle is ready to roll.
		 Counterhold nut with suitable box wrench.
			*BA33.20-P-1007-01A
			*BA33.20-P-1004-01F
8	Check follower joint	Models 215, 220 except 220.08/18	AR33.20-P-0425I
		Model 220.08/18	AR33.20-P-0425IW
9	Install in the reverse order

 Wheel location, hub

Number	Designation			Model 215


BA33.20-P-1007-01A	Self-locking nut of upper wishbone on front end		Nm	50
BA33.20-P-1018-01A	Self-locking nut, upper wishbone follower joint to steering knuckle	Stage 1	Nm	20
		Stage 2	°	90

 Wheel location, hub

Number	Designation			Model 220 with Code Z07	Model 220 without code Z07 except model 220.08/ 18/8	Model 220.08/18	Model 220.875/ 878


BA33.20-P-1004-01F	Self-locking nut of upper wishbone on front end		Nm	50	50	50	50
BA33.20-P-1007-01F	Self-locking nut, upper wishbone follower joint to steering knuckle	Stage 1	Nm	20	20	20	20
		Stage 2	°	90	90	90	90

 Front axle level sensor

Number	Designation		Model 215	Model 220


BA82.10-P-1001-01A	Nut, level sensor link rod to upper control arm	Nm	10	10

202 589 02 33 00

Puller

Thrust washer M 10x1.5

210 589 04 63 00

140 589 00 33 00