Remove/install upper control arm

AR33.20-P-0500T

27.8.08

MODEL 211.0 /2 /6 (except 211.08 /09 /28 /29)

P33.20-2042-09

Shown on model 211 with steel suspension

5 Steering knuckle

6 Upper transverse control arm

9a Air filter housing

9b Combination filter housing

6b Nuts

8 Follower joint

Modification notes

9.8.08

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

Step 3

AR33.20-P-0500-01N

 	Remove/install
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	When working on the front-end assembly, be careful not to scratch, mark or notch the surfaces of aluminum parts. Otherwise the service life of the parts will be affected
 Installation	Only tighten nuts and bolts of chassis components when vehicle is in a ready-to-drive condition.
1	Empty front spring strut using STAR DIAGNOSIS	Vehicles with AIRmatic (semi-active air suspension), code 489
	Notes on AIRmatic		AH32.22-P-1000-02T
2	Remove front wheel
	Remove/install wheels		AP40.10-P-4050Z
3	Press follower joint (8) out of steering knuckle (5)	 Secure steering knuckle (5) to prevent it from swinging away. The brake hose and electrical feed cables must not be stretched.	AR33.20-P-0500-01N
			*140589003300
			*210589046300
			*202589023300
			*BA33.20-P-1018-01A
	Left transverse control arm
4	Remove left front suspension strut.	Vehicles with AIRmatic (semi-active air suspension), code 489	AR32.25-P-1017TA
		Vehicles without Airmatic (semi-active air suspension)	AR32.25-P-1017TS
5	Remove fuse box	Vehicles up to 31.5.06	AR54.15-P-1257T
		Vehicles as of 1.6.06
6	Detach upper wishbone (6) from front end		*BA33.20-P-1007-01A
	Upper transverse control arm modified	As of 1.2.03	BT33.20-P-0500-01A
7	Inspect follower joint (8).	 If necessary, replace follower joint (8) or upper transverse control arm (6).	AR33.20-P-0425I
	Right transverse control arm
8	Remove right front suspension strut	Vehicles with AIRmatic (semi-active air suspension), code 489	AR32.25-P-1017TA
		Vehicles without Airmatic (semi-active air suspension)	AR32.25-P-1017TS
9.1	Remove air filter housing (9a)
	Replace dust filter	Vehicles with code (581) Comfort automatic air conditioning up to VIN end no. A635991 X170336	AP83.00-P-8381T
9.2	Remove combination filter housing (9b).
	Replace combination filter	Vehicles with code (580) Automatic air conditioning or Vehicles with code (581) Comfort automatic air conditioning as of VIN end no. A635992 X170337	AP83.00-P-8384T
10	Detach upper wishbone (6) from front end		*BA33.20-P-1007-01A
	Upper transverse control arm modified	As of 1.2.03	BT33.20-P-0500-01A
			*001589001600
			*003589050900
			*003589060900
11	Inspect follower joint (8).	 If necessary, replace follower joint (8) or upper transverse control arm (6).	AR33.20-P-0425I
12	Install in the reverse order

 Wheel location, hub

Number	Designation			Model 211 except 211.08/09/ 28/29


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