Front Axle

2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK320
1998-2004 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Axle - 170 Chassis
1998-2004 DRIVELINE/AXLES
Front Axle - 170 Chassis
TESTING & REPAIR

REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT AXLE HALF - AR33.10-P-0200B
MODEL 170, 202, 208
Fig. 1: Exploded View Of Front Axle Half Components - Model 170, 202, 208
Removal, installation
1 Remove front wheel AP40.10-P-4050Z
2 Remove front spring (12) AR32.20-P-0200B
3.1 Disconnect VSS sensor Model 202
connectors (X62/19) and Remove front axle cable
left front brake pad wear set through the wheel
sensor connector house
(S10/1x1) in component
compartment.
3.2 Disconnect speed sensor Models 170, 208
connectors and brake pad
wear sensor on wheel
house
Risk of poisoning due to Only pour brake fluid AS42.50-Z-0001-01A
consuming brake fluid. into suitable,
Risk of injury due to appropriately marked
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brake fluid contacting the containers. Wear

skin or eyes. protective clothing and
safety glasses when
handling brake fluid.
4 Unscrewing brake hose Protect pipes against
(39) from brake pipe (40) contamination
Installation *BA42.10-P-1001-04A
The brake hose
must not be twisted after
tightening
*WH58.30-Z-1003-11A
Notes on installing brake Models 129, 140, 170, AH42.10-P-9406-01A
hoses 202, 208, 210
Notes on brake fluid All models AH42.50-P-0001-01A
5 Remove torsion bar (28) *BA32.20-P-1001-02C
from lower wishbone
6 Remove tie rod (10) from Check rubber *BA46.40-P-1002-01A
steering knuckle boot and ball joint for
damage and wear
Puller (050) Fig. 2
Thrust piece (051) Fig. 3
7 Unscrew shock absorber *BA32.25-P-1002-01B
(47) at upper fixing
*BA32.25-P-1001-01B
8 Support lower wishbone Model 170 AR33.10-P-0200-01B
(4) and remove from First remove the lower
frame floor engine compartment
lining
*BA33.20-P-1009-01A
Observe technical
modification ?
Lower wishbone bearing BT33.20-P-9308-01B
bracket
9 Remove steering knuckle Check rubber *BA33.20-P-1002-01A
(5) from upper wishbone boot and ball joint for
(6) damage and wear
Puller (043) Fig. 4
Thrust piece (043a) Fig. 5
10 Remove front axle half
11 Remove upper wishbone AR33.20-P-0500B
12 Install in reverse order
Installation Replace self-locking bolts Tighten fixing nuts in
and nuts ready-to-drive condition
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13 Bleed front brake system AR42.10-P-0010A

14 Perform chassis AR40.20-P-0200A
alignment check
FRONT AXLE TORSION BAR

Number Designation Model 202 Model 208
BA32.20-P-1001- Self-locking nut for Nm 20 20
02C fixing bracket on
wishbone

Number Designation Model 170
BA32.20-P-1001-02C Self-locking nut for Nm 20
fixing bracket on
wishbone
FRONT AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER

Number Designation Model 202 Model 208 Model 170
BA32.25-P-1001- Nut, shock Nm 18 18 18
01B absorber on front
end
BA32.25-P-1002- Lock nut, shock Nm 30 30 30
01B absorber on front
end
WHEEL LOCATION, WHEEL HUB

BA33.20-P- Self-locking First time Nm 45 45 45
1002-01A nut, follower
joint of upper
wishbone to Check torque Nm - - -
steering
knuckle
BA33.20-P- Self-locking Nm 120 120 120
1009-01A nut, lower
wishbone to
frame
BRAKE PIPES, BRAKE HOSES

BA42.10-P-1001- Brake pipe to Nm 14 14 14
04A brake hose
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TIE ROD
BA46.40-P- Self-locking yellow Nm 50 50 50
1002-01A nut of tie rod
to steering silver or blue Nm - - -
knuckle
Fig. 2: Identifying Puller (202 589 02 33 00)
Fig. 3: Identifying Thrust Piece (129 589 10 63 00)
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COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS

Number Designation
WH58.30-Z-1003-11A Open double end box wrench a/f 8x9 mm or a/f
10x11 mm
Supporting lower wishbone and removing and installing on frame floor Fixing modified - AR33.10-P-0200-01B
Replace self-locking nuts
Lower wishbone bearing bracket
WHEEL LOCATION SYSTEM, HUB

BA33.20-P- Self-locking nut Nm 120 120 120
1009-01A of lower
wishbone on
frame
Detaching:
1. Support wishbone.
2. Unscrew nuts (19b, 20b), remove bolts (19, 20).
Attaching:
Observe technical modification on vehicles up to 08/93
1. Install bolts in lower wishbone from the front towards the back.
2. Tighten new nuts until they just abut.
Only tighten nuts (19b, 20b) when the vehicle is on its wheels in the ready-to-drive condition.
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Fig. 6: Identifying Frame Floor Remove/Install Components - Lower Wishbone Bearing Bracket
ADJUST WHEEL BEARING PLAY - AR33.20-P-0300A
MODEL 140, 170, 171, 202, 208, 209, 215
MODEL 203 (except 203.08 /09 /28 /29)
MODEL 210 (except 210.08 /28)
MODEL 220 (except 220.08 /18)
Fig. 7: Adjusting Wheel Bearing Play
Modification notes
25.7.06 Wheel bearing play at Model 209 *BE33.20-P-1002-01A
front axle
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Removing
1 Remove front wheel
Remove/install wheels All except model 171 AP40.10-P-4050Z
Model 171 AP40.10-P-4050V
2 Turn-in wheel bolt (48a) To immobilize brake
opposite from brake rotor rotor.
attachment bolt
3 Press brake pads back
into brake caliper
4 Remove hub cap (9e) Fig. 8
using press out/in tool
Checking
5 Loosen hexagon socket To apply the wheel
bolt (9i) and tighten bearing.
clamp nut (9d) lightly Observe technical
while turning the front modification on Model
wheel hub 140:
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Front wheel bearing Contact spring and BT33.20-P-9210-01A
washer not used anymore
6 Mount dial indicator Fig. 9
(022) with dial
indicator holder (015) on
the brake disk
Fig. 10
7 Adjust wheel bearing Do not twist or tilt the
play by turning (arrow) wheel hub during the
the clamping nut (9d) in measurement. Correct
stages while pushing and measurement is only
pulling the brake disk possible by pulling and
firmly back and forth. pushing parallel to the
wheel axle.
Incorrect
measurement will result
in the set wheel bearing
play being too small. This
can then lead to wheel
bearing damage.
Wheel bearing play at *BE33.20-P-1002-01A
front axle
8 Tighten the Allen bolt All except model *BA33.20-P-1003-01A
(9i), check the wheel 171, 203, 209
bearing end float again
Model 171, 203, *BA33.20-P-1001-01E
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9 Remove the dial
indicator (022) with
dial indicator holder
(015)
Install
10 Fill hub cap (9e) with *BF33.20-P-1001-01A
high-temperature roller
bearing grease
11 Mount hub cover (9e) Fig. 8
12 Undo wheel bolt (48a)
13 Mount front wheel
Remove/install wheels All except model 171 AP40.10-P-4050Z
Model 171 AP40.10-P-4050V
Risk of accident when Before starting engine, AS42.50-Z-0002-01A
commissioning the actuate brake pedal
vehicle due to a lack of several times until the
braking effect when the pressure is built up and
service brake is operated maintained in the brake
for the first time after system.
repair work.
14 Push down brake pedal
several times
Test specifications for wheel location, wheel hub

BE33.20-P-1002-01A Wheel bearing play at mm 0.01 to 0.02
front axle

BE33.20-P-1002- Wheel bearing play mm 0.01 to 0.02 0.01 to 0.02
01A at front axle

01A at front axle

01A at front axle
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BE33.20-P-1002-01A Wheel bearing play at mm 0.01 to 0.02
front axle

01A at front axle
Wheel location, hub

BA33.20-P- Screw for clamp Nm 11 11 11
1003-01A nut to adjust
front wheel
bearing end float
Wheel location, hub

Number Designation Model 208 Model 210 except
210.08/28
BA33.20-P-1003- Screw for clamp nut Nm 11 11
01A to adjust front wheel
bearing end float
Wheel location, hub

Number Designation Model 215 Model 220 except
220.08/18
BA33.20-P-1003- Screw for clamp nut Nm 11 11
01A to adjust front wheel
bearing end float
Wheel location, hub

Number Designation Model 171 Model 203 except model Model 209
203.081/084/087/092/281/284/287/292
BA33.20- Screw for Nm 11 11 11
P-1001- clamp nut
01E to adjust
front wheel
bearing end
float
Wheel hub, cap

Number Designation Models 140, Model 170 Model 208
202
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BF33.20-P- Filling Hub cover g 15 15 15

1001-01A capacity Hub (total capacity) g 60 60 60
Specifications for Sheet BB00.40-P- BB00.40-P- BB00.40-P-
Operating Fluids 0265-01A 0265-01A 0265-01A
Wheel hub, cap

Number Designation Model 171 Model 203, Model 210
209
Wheel hub, cap

BF33.20-P- Filling capacity Hub cover g 15 15
1001-01A Hub (total capacity) g 95 95
Specifications for Sheet BB00.40-P- BB00.40-P-
Operating Fluids 0265-01A 0265-01A
Fig. 8: Identifying Removal And Installation Tool (116 589 22 33 00)
Fig. 9: Identifying Dial Indicator Holder (363 589 02 21 00)
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Fig. 10: Identifying Dial Indicator (001 589 53 21 00)
REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT WHEEL HUB - AR33.20-P-0310A
MODEL 140
MODEL 170
MODEL 202
MODEL 208
MODEL 210 (except 210.08 /28)
Fig. 11: Identifying Front Wheel Hub Remove/Install Components
Modification notes
15.10.92 Technical modification: Step 3
Contact spring and
washer on front wheel
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bearing discontinued
30.7.95 Technical modification: Step 5
Front wheel hub
dimensions revised
Removing, installing
2 Remove and check brake AR42.10-P-0220A
disc
3 Pull off hub cap (9e) Fig. 8
Front wheel bearing Model 140 BT33.20-P-9210-01A
4 Slacken Allen bolt (9i), Installation : ?
unscrew clamping nut
(9d) and remove tapered
roller bearing (9m)
Adjust wheel bearing AR33.20-P-0300A
play.
5 Pull off front wheel hub If wheel hub is AR33.20-P-0310-01A
(9) difficult to remove ?
Fig. 16
Fig. 17
Fig. 15
Installation: Pack
front wheel hub with
grease, coat radial seal
ring and pack space
between sealing lip and
tapered roller bearing
with grease. Push front
wheel hub with inner
tapered roller bearing and
radial seal ring onto
kingpin.
*BF33.20-P-1001-01A
Front wheel hub Model 202 BT33.20-P-0001-01A
dimensions revised
Checking
6 Check brake splash shield If necessary replace
(35)
7 Check kingpin (5a) for Discoloration may be
discoloration and wear on caused e.g. by heat
bearing seats or contact generated due to incorrect
surface of radial seal ring bearing play settings. If
necessary ?
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Replace steering knuckle

Model 140 AR33.25-P-0400A
Models 170, 202, 208 AR33.25-P-0400B
Model 210 except AR33.25-P-0400C
210.08/28
8 Check front wheel hub Check threaded bores and
rotor teeth for damage.
9 Check tapered roller If necessary ? AR33.20-P-0310-02A
bearing, bearing races
and radial seal ring
Disassemble and AR33.20-P-0320A
assemble front wheel
hub.
Model 210.6
On vehicles with
extended wheelbase the
front wheel hub cannot be
disassembled. The entire
front wheel hub must be
replaced complete on
these vehicles.
10 Install in the reverse
order
11 Depress brake pedal
several times
Wheel hub, hub cap

Number Designation Models 140, Model 170
202
BF33.20-P- Filling Hub cap g 15 15
1001-01A quantities Hub (total capacity) g 60 60
service products 0265-01A 0265-01A
Wheel hub, hub cap

BF33.20-P- Filling Hub cab g 15 15
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Fig. 14: Identifying Impact Extractor (201 589 10 33 00)
Fig. 15: Identifying Collet Chuck (201 589 03 34 00)
Remove front wheel hub - AR33.20-P-0310-01A
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Fig. 16: Identifying Impact Extractor (201 589 10 33 00)
Fig. 18: Identifying Collet Chuck (201 589 01 34 00)
1. Detach front wheel hub (9), if front wheel hub (9) use the impact extractor (07).
Fig. 19: Identifying Front Wheel Hub And Impact Extractor

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2. If tapered roller bearing inner race is seized , use puller (014)and clamping pliers (014a).
Fig. 20: Identifying Stub Axle, Radial Sealing Ring And Brake Cover
Inspect tapered roller bearings and bearing races. - AR33.20-P-0310-02A
The tapered roller bearings and bearing races can be used again if:
 both the rollers and the bearing races display a smooth, light gray track.
 no discoloration (from severe overheating, etc.) is found.
 the roller cage and the face ends of the taper rollers are not damaged.
 the bearing races sit tight in the wheel hub.
Only replace the tapered roller bearing and bearing races in pairs.
DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING FRONT WHEEL HUB - AR33.20-P-0320A
MODEL 140
MODEL 170
MODEL 202
MODEL 208
MODEL 210 (except 210.08 /28 /6)
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Fig. 21: Identifying Front Wheel Hub Components
Disassembling
1 Remove front wheel hub AR33.20-P-0310A
2 Using drift (05a) - knock Model 140 Fig. 24
out inner tapered roller
bearing (9l) and radial
seal ring (9a)
Models 170, 202, 208, Fig. 27
210
3 Using drift (05a) - knock Model 140 Fig. 24
out bearing race of outer
(9c)
Models 170, 202, 208, Fig. 27
210
4 Pull bearing race of inner Model 140 Fig. 22
(9b) out of front wheel
hub using extractor (05)
Models 170, 202, 208, Fig. 25
210
5 Clean tapered roller
bearing and front wheel
hub
Checking
6 Check tapered roller AR33.20-P-0310-02A
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bearings and bearing

races
7 Check front wheel hub Check tapped holes and
rotor teeth for damage
Assembling
8 Pull bearing races (9b, Model 140 Fig. 23
9c) into front wheel hub
using installer (05b, 05c)
Models 170, 202, 208, Fig. 26
210
9 Insert inner tapered roller Grease tapered roller
bearing (9l) into front bearing before installing
wheel hub
10 Pull radial seal ring (9a) Model 140 Fig. 23
into front wheel hub as
far as the stop using
installer.
Coat contact surface of
radial seal ring with
grease and pack space
between lip and dust lip
with grease.
Models 170, 202, 208, Fig. 26
210
11 Pack wheel hub with *BF33.20-P-1001-01A
grease
12 Insert outer tapered roller Grease tapered roller
bearing into front wheel bearing before installing
hub
12 Install front wheel hub AR33.20-P-0310A
Wheel hub, hub cap

Number Designation Model 129 Models 140, Model 170
202
BF33.20-P- Filling Hub cap g 15 15 15
1001-01A quantities Hub (total capacity) g 60 60 60
service products 0265-01A 0265-01A 0265-01A
Wheel hub, hub cap

BF33.20-P- Filling Hub cap g 15 15
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Fig. 22: Identifying Extractor (140 589 11 33 00)
Fig. 23: Identifying Installer (140 589 00 43 00)
Fig. 24: Identifying Drift (140 589 00 15 00)
Fig. 25: Identifying Extractor (201 589 00 33 00)
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Fig. 26: Identifying Installer (201 589 01 43 00)
Fig. 27: Identifying Drift (202 589 00 15 00)
CHECKING SUPPORTING JOINT AND FOLLOWER JOINT OF STEERING KNUCKLE MOUNT

(REMOVED) - AR33.20-P-0425A
MODEL 140
MODEL 170
MODEL 202
MODEL 208
MODEL 210 (except 210.08 /28)
MODEL 240
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Fig. 28: Identifying Supporting Joint And Follower Joint Of Steering Knuckle Mount (1 Of 3)
Remove
1 Remove supporting joint Model 140 AR33.20-P-0440A
Models 170, 202, 208, AR33.20-P-0440B
210
Type 240 AR33.20-P-0440H
2 Remove upper transverse Model 140 AR33.20-P-0500A
control arm
Model 170, 202, 208 AR33.20-P-0500B
Model 210 AR33.20-P-0500C
Type 240 AR33.20-P-0500H
Inspecting
3 Move the ball pin in all The ball pin should
directions with a move without play and
approximately 150 mm without seizing, and
long pipe should not cause any
grinding noises.
4 Check boot (7f, 8f) Check for cracks and
damage if necessary
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replace supporting joint

and/or upper transverse
control arm.
Install
5 Install supporting joint Model 140 AR33.20-P-0440A
Models 170, 202, 208, AR33.20-P-0440B
210
Type 240 AR33.20-P-0440H
6 Install upper control arm Model 140 AR33.20-P-0500A
Model 170, 202, 208 AR33.20-P-0500B
Model 210 AR33.20-P-0500C
Type 240 AR33.20-P-0500H
CHECKING FOLLOWER JOINT OF STEERING KNUCKLE MOUNT (INSTALLED) - AR33.20-P-

0426A
MODEL 140
MODEL 170
MODEL 202
MODEL 208
MODEL 210 (except 210.08 /28)
MODEL 240
Fig. 31: Checking Follower Joint Of Steering Knuckle Mount (1 Of 2)
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Fig. 32: Checking Follower Joint Of Steering Knuckle Mount (2 Of 2)
Checking
1 Lift up vehicle at the
front
2 Check boot (8f) Check
for cracks and damage if
findings are negative: ?
Replace upper transverse
control arm (6):
Model 140 AR33.20-P-0500A
Model 170, 202, 208 AR33.20-P-0500B
Model 210 AR33.20-P-0500C
Model 240 AR33.20-P-0500H
3 Check play in follower By pulling and
joint pushing firmly on the
front wheel when
simultaneously feeling
the upper ball joint.
If in poor condition: ?
Replace upper transverse
control arm (6):
Model 140 AR33.20-P-0500A
Model 170, 202, 208 AR33.20-P-0500B
Model 210 AR33.20-P-0500C
Model 240 AR33.20-P-0500H
CHECK FRONT AXLE SUPPORTING JOINTS - AR33.20-P-0429F
MODELS 170, 202.### #A as of 318640, 202.### #F as of 283980, 202.### #G, 208, 210, 211.08 /28 /09 /29,
220.08 /18
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Fig. 33: Locating Front Axle Supporting Joints
Illustrated on model 210
Modification notes
21.9.04 Specified internal size of Step 3
gauge revised from
89.0+0.1mm to
89.9+0.1mm
Check
1 Raise vehicle with four- Secure vehicle with
column lift platform parking brake. Observe
accident prevent regulations,
trade association regulation
(BGV) D29 for lifting
platforms, and guidelines
provided by lifting platform
manufacturer.
The vehicle must stand
horizontally on its wheels
since the play of the
supporting joints (2) when
installed and loaded must be
checked.
2 Check rubber boots (1) Check rubber boots (1)
of supporting joints (2). for cracks and damage, if
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required:
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Install new supporting joint:
Models 170, 202, 208, 210 AR33.20-P-0440B
except 210.08/28
Model 210.08/28 AR33.20-P-0440D
Model 211.08/09/28/29 AR33.20-P-0440IW
Model 220.08/18
3 Check play at both The gauging (01) may
supporting joints (2) by only be used when the
pushing on gauge specified internal dimension
(01). of the signal edges is
89.9+0.1 mm. If worn or
damaged, check the gauge
(01) using a digital caliper
gauge. If the internal
dimension deviates from the
specified value, the gauge
(01) must not be used and a
new gauge must be used.
If the gauge (01) can
be pushed onto a supporting
joint, the supporting joint
must be replaced: ?
Install new supporting joint:
Model 170, 202, 208, 210 AR33.20-P-0440B
except 210.08/28
Model 210.08/28 AR33.20-P-0440D
Model 211.08 /09 /28 /29 AR33.20-P-0440IW
Model 220.08/ 18
Picture A: The
gauging (01) can be pushed
onto the supporting joint, the
supporting joint must be
replaced.
Picture B : The
gauging (01) cannot be
pushed onto the supporting
joint, the supporting joint
does not have to be replaced.
If the gauging (01)
cannot be pushed onto the
supporting joint, although on
a subjective test the
supporting joint shows play,
the supporting joint is OK
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and does not have to be

replaced. A play of up to 1
mm is permissible and safe
from a technical point of
view. Since the supporting
joint self-centers when
loaded, problems with noise
and other functional
problems do not occur
despite the play.
Gauge Fig. 34
Fig. 34: Identifying Gauge (210 589 08 21 00)
INSTALL NEW SUPPORTING JOINT - AR33.20-P-0440B
MODEL 170
MODEL 202
MODEL 208
MODEL 210 (except 210.08 /28)
Fig. 35: Identifying Supporting Joint (1 Of 3)
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Modification notes
30.7.95 Technical modification: Stage 5
Supporting joint with
integrated rebound stop
Remove/Install
To remove and install the
supporting joint the shock
absorber must be installed.
2 Unscrew nuts from Install new self- *BA33.20-P-1006-01A
supporting joint locking nut.
3 Screw thrust piece (044a) Fig. 38
onto the respective ball
stud of the supporting
joint
4 Press out supporting joint Clean conical joint. Fig. 2
using puller (044) from
steering knuckle or
transverse control arm
5 Check supporting joint Replace if necessary ? AR33.20-P-0425A
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Installation: After
installing new supporting
joint, apply an approved
EP filler to protect it
against corrosion.
Supporting joint with Model 202 BT33.20-P-0002-01A
integrated rebound stop
6 Install in the reverse order
Wheel location, hub

BA33.20-P- Self-locking nut, Nm 105 105 105
1006-01A supporting joint
to lower
transverse
control arm
Wheel location, hub

Number Designation Model 210 except
210.08/28
BA33.20-P-1006-01A Self-locking nut, Nm 105
supporting joint to lower
REMOVING AND INSTALLING UPPER WISHBONE - AR33.20-P-0500B

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MODEL 170, 202, 208
Fig. 40: Identifying Upper Wishbone Remove/Install Components - Model 170, 202, 208
Removal and
installation
To remove the upper
wishbone the shock
absorber must be
installed
Installation Replace self-locking bolts
and nuts
1 Unscrew nut (6c) *BA33.20-P-1002-01A
onto the ball pivot of the
follower joint
3 Using puller (043), press Fig. 4
follower joint out of Clean tapered
upper wishbone (6) connection
4 To prevent steering Do not subject
knuckle from tilting brake hose and electric
away, fasten it to the cables to tension.
shock absorber with a
piece of wire (arrow)
5.1 Remove left upper Tighten nut in
wishbone from frame ready-to-drive condition.
*BA33.20-P-1007-01A
5.2 Remove right upper Tighten nut in
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wishbone from frame ready-to-drive condition.

Model 202 AR33.20-P-0500-03A
Model 170 : Remove *BA33.20-P-1007-01A
air cleaner housing
6 Check follower joint AR33.20-P-0425A

WHEEL LOCATION, WHEEL HUB

BA33.20-P- Self-locking First time Nm 45 45 45
1002-01A nut, follower
joint of upper
wishbone to Check torque Nm - - -
steering
knuckle
1007-01A nut, upper
wishbone to
front end
REMOVING AND INSTALLING LOWER WISHBONE - AR33.20-P-0510B
MODEL 170, 202, 208

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Illustrations show model 202
Fig. 43: Identifying Lower Wishbone Remove/Install Components (1 Of 2)
Fig. 44: Identifying Lower Wishbone Remove/Install Components (2 Of 2)
Removal, installation
2 Remove front spring AR32.20-P-0200B
3 Remove torsion bar *BA32.20-P-1001-02C
fixing bracket (22b)
4 Unscrew nut from *BA33.20-P-1004-01A
supporting joint
onto the ball pivot of the
supporting joint
6 Using puller (044), press Fig. 2
supporting joint out of Clean tapered
steering knuckle connection, if necessary
7 Remove shock absorber *BA32.25-P-1003-01B
(11) from wishbone
8 Remove lower wishbone Model 170: Remove AR33.10-P-0200-01B
from frame floor lower engine
compartment lining
Installation: Tighten AR40.20-P-0322-01B

nuts in the ready-to-drive
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condition.
Installation: *BA33.20-P-1009-01A
Install repair bolts. If
repair bolts are already
installed, observe
installed position and
install bolts in the same
position again.
Observe technical
modification ?
Bearing bracket of lower BT33.20-P-9308-01B
wishbones
9 Unscrew supporting joint *BA33.20-P-1006-01A
nut on wishbone
10 Screw thrust piece onto Fig. 38
the ball pivot of the
supporting joint
11 Using puller, press Fig. 2
supporting joint out of Clean tapered
lower wishbone connection, if necessary
12 Check wishbone for
distortion and corrosion
14 Perform chassis Tighten nuts in AR40.20-P-0200A
alignment check ready-to-drive condition.

BA32.20-P-1001- Self-locking nut for Nm 20 20
02C fastening bracket on
wishbone

BA32.20-P-1001-02C Self-locking nut for Nm 20
fastening bracket on
wishbone
FRONT AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER

1003-01B of shock
absorber on
wishbone
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WHEEL LOCATION SYSTEM, HUB

1004-01A of supporting
joint on steering
knuckle
1006-01A of supporting
joint on
wishbone
1009-01A of lower
wishbones on
frame
REPLACING FRONT MOUNT OF LOWER WISHBONE - AR33.20-P-0526B
MODEL 170, 202
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Fig. 47: Identifying Front Mount Of Lower Wishbone Replacement Components (1 Of 3)
Removal
1 Remove lower wishbone AR33.20-P-0510B
2 Clamp wishbone in vise Use aluminum jaws
3 Loosen sleeve in rubber
mount with a suitable
drift punch
4 Detach outer steel casing Do not damage
of rubber mount with a mounting eye of
flat chisel wishbone
5 Clean mounting bores for Smear rubber mount with *BR00.45-Z-1010-06A
mount in wishbone a thin film of lubricant
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Do not use any

oil or grease containing
acid.
Installation
6 Insert rubber mount (16a) Fig. 50
and spacer sleeve (16b)
and pull in up to the stop.
Use sleeves (012a) The flats (arrows)
must be horizontal to the
installed position of the
wishbone. ?
7 Install lower wishbone AR33.20-P-0510B
REPAIR MATERIALS
Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1010-06A Anti-friction agent A 000 989 03 67
REPLACING REAR MOUNT OF LOWER WISHBONE - AR33.20-P-0527B
MODEL 170, 202
Fig. 51: Identifying Rear Mount Of Lower Wishbone Replacement Components (1 Of 3)
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Removal
Risk of injury due to Screen the danger area by AS00.00-Z-0014-01A
rubber mounts or bearing means of suitable
parts which loosen arresting device (basket,
suddenly during the skeleton container). Also
pressing-out/pressing-in ensure that there are only
process and then fly authorized persons in the
around in an uncontrolled danger area.
manner.
1 Remove lower wishbone AR33.20-P-0510B
2 Clamp wishbone in vise. Use aluminum
jaws
3 Pull out rubber mount Fig. 50
using thrust piece (012b)
and sleeve (012c)
4 Clean mounting bores for Smear rubber mount *BR00.45-Z-1010-06A
mount in wishbone with a thin film of
lubricant
Do not use any
oil or grease containing
acid.
Installation
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5 Insert rubber mount (17) Fig. 50

in the wishbone from the
back (viewed in direction
of travel) and pull in up
to the stop.
Use sleeve (012d) and The flats (arrow) of
sleeve (012e) the rubber mount must be
at an angle of 90° to the
center weld seam of the
wishbone.
6 Install lower wishbone AR33.20-P-0510B
REPAIR MATERIALS
Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1010-06A Anti-friction agent A 000 989 03 67
REMOVING AND INSTALLING STEERING KNUCKLE - AR33.25-P-0400B
MODELS 170, 202, 208
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Fig. 55: Identifying Steering Knuckle Remove/Install Components - Models 170, 202, 208
MODIFICATION NOTES
15.3.04 Owing to the precise
tolerances the vehicle
should not be subjected to
an alignment check after
the steering knuckle has
been installed
Remove/install
Risk of death caused by Align vehicle between AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
vehicle slipping or the columns of the lifting
toppling off of the liftingplatform and position the
platform. four support plates at the
lifting platform support
points specified by the
vehicle manufacturer.
Notes on self-locking nuts AH00.00-N-0001-01A
and bolts
The damper must be
installed to remove the
steering knuckle
1 Remove front wheel
Remove/install wheels, AP40.10-P-4050Z
rotate if necessary
2 Remove brake disc AR42.10-P-0220A
3 Remove front wheel hub AR33.20-P-0310A
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(9)
4 Remove brake caliper *BA42.10-P-1003-06A
dust shield (35)
5 Detach left front rpm *BA42.30-P-1001-01A
sensor (L6/1) and brake
lining wear indicator
6 Remove tie rod (10) from Check rubber boot *BA46.40-P-1002-01A
steering knuckle (5) and ball joint for wear
and damage.
Puller (050) Fig. 2

Thrust piece (051) Fig. 38
7 Remove supporting joint Check rubber boot *BA33.20-P-1004-01A
(7) from steering knuckle and ball joint for wear
(5) and damage.
Puller (050) Fig. 2

8 Detach steering knuckle Check rubber boot *BA33.20-P-1002-01A
(5) from upper wishbone and ball joint for wear
(6) and damage.
Puller (043) Fig. 4

Check
9 Check supporting joint AR33.20-P-0425A
10 Measure steering knuckle, AR40.30-P-0451C
if necessary
11 Install in the reverse order
WHEEL LOCATION, HUB

BA33.20-P- Self-locking Initially Nm 45 45 45
1002-01A nut, upper
wishbone
follower joint to Inspection Nm - - -
steering knuckle
1004-01A nut, supporting
joint to steering
knuckle
BRAKE DISCS, BRAKE CALIPER DUST SHIELD

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BA42.10-P- Bolt, brake Nm 22 22 22
1003-06A splash shield on
steering knuckle
FRONT AXLE RPM SENSOR

1001-01A bolt, front axle
rpm sensor to
steering knuckle
TRACK ROD
BA46.40-P- Self-locking yellow Nm 50 50 50
1002-01A nut, tie rod to
steering silver or blue Nm - - -
knuckle
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TEST & ADJUSTMENT VALUES

TEST SPECIFICATIONS FOR WHEEL LOCATION, WHEEL HUB - BE33.20-P-1000-01A
Model 129, 140, 170, 171, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 216, 219, 220, 221, 230
MODIFICATION NOTES
25.7.06 Wheel bearing play at Model 171
front axle
Wheel bearing play at Model 209
front axle
TEST SPECIFICATIONS FOR WHEEL LOCATION, WHEEL HUB

BE33.20-P- Test dimension mm - 63
1001-01A "A" for adjusting
the upper See picture - AR33.20-P-
wishbone in the 0500-02A
bearing shell
BE33.20-P- Wheel bearing play at front axle mm 0.01 to 0.02 0.01 to 0.02
1002-01A
BE33.20-P- Permissible runout of steering mm 0.05 0.05
1003-01A knuckle journal at bearing seat
BE33.20-P- Front wheel hub flange lateral mm 0.03 0.03
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1004-01A runout
BE33.20-P- Radial runout on disk wheel mm 0.05 0.05
1005-01A alignment fitting of front wheel
hub

BE33.20-P- Test dimension mm - -
the upper
wishbone in the See picture - -
bearing shell
1002-01A
BE33.20-P- Permissible runout of steering mm 0.05 -
BE33.20-P- Front wheel hub flange lateral mm 0.03 -
1004-01A runout
BE33.20-P- Radial runout on disk wheel mm 0.05 -
hub

the upper
bearing shell
1002-01A
1004-01A runout
hub

the upper
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wishbone in the
bearing shell
1002-01A
1004-01A runout
hub

the upper
bearing shell
1002-01A
1004-01A runout
hub

the upper
bearing shell
1002-01A
BE33.20-P- Permissible runout of steering mm - 0.05
1004-01A runout
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hub

Number Designation Model 219.3 Model 220
the upper
bearing shell
1002-01A
BE33.20-P- Permissible runout of steering mm - 0.05
1004-01A runout
hub

the upper
bearing shell
1002-01A
1004-01A runout
hub
MAINTENANCE
INSPECT FRONT AXLE JOINT FOR PLAY, INSPECT RUBBER BOOTS - AP33.20-P-3353BA
MODEL 124, 129, 140, 170, 202, 208, 210, 215, 220, 230
MODEL
211.004 /006 /007 /008 /016 /020 /022 /023 /026 /028 /029 /041 /042 /052 /054 /056 /061 /065 /070 /072 /076 /07
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Diagram left
Model 124, 129
Diagram right
Model 140, 170, 202, 208, 210
Fig. 60: Inspecting Front Axle Joint For Play, Inspect Rubber Boots -- Left: Model 124, 129 -- Right:
Model 140, 170, 202, 208, 210
Model 211, 215, 220, 230
Shown on model 220, left side
Fig. 61: Inspecting Front Axle Joint For Play, Inspect Rubber Boots -- Shown On Model 220, Left Side
Modification notes
2.5.06 Step 2.1 Check front axle
supporting joints
Checking
1 Check rubber boot If the rubber boot (7f) is leaking:
(7f) on supporting ?
joint for leakage and Install new supporting joint (7) or lower
condition transverse control arm (4):
Install new supporting joint (7):
Model 140 AR33.20-P-0440A
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Models 170, 202, 208, 210 except AR33.20-P-0440B

210.08/28
Model 210.08/28 AR33.20-P-0440D
Model 211 except 211.08/09/ 28/29 AR33.20-P-0440TX
Model 230
Model 215 AR33.20-P-0440I
Model 220 except 220.08/18/87 and
except special protection version code
979 and top protection Z07
Model 220.083/084/087/183/184/187 AR33.20-P-0440IW
Model 211.08/28/09/29
Model 220 with special protection AR33.20-P-0440MB
version code 979 with top protection
Z07
Model 220.8 AR33.20-P-0440MP
+ Model 124, 129 ra33001240440x
Install new lower transverse control arm
(4):
Model 140 AR33.20-P-0510A
Model 170, 202, 208 AR33.20-P-0510B
Model 210 except 210.08/28 AR33.20-P-0510C
Model 210.08/28 AR33.20-P-0510D
Model 210.07 with special protection AR33.20-P-0510FB
version, code 979, with light armoring,
code Z04, or B6 armoring, code Z06
AR33.20-P-0510TW
Model 211.08/09/28/29
AR33.20-P-0510IW
Model 220.083/084/087/183/184/187
Check rubber boot on follower joint for leakage and condition - AP33.20-P-3353-02DA
1. Check rubber boot (8f) for leaktightness and condition.
If rubber boot is leaking (e.g. grease leaking out) install new upper transverse control arm (6).
Model 140
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Fig. 62: Checking Rubber Boot On Follower Joint For Leakage And Condition -- Model 140
Models 170, 202, 208, 210
Fig. 63: Checking Rubber Boot On Follower Joint For Leakage And Condition -- Models 170, 202,
208, 210
Model 211, 215, 220, 230
Fig. 64: Checking Rubber Boot On Follower Joint For Leakage And Condition -- Model 211, 215,
220, 230
MODEL 240
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Fig. 65: Checking Rubber Boot On Follower Joint For Leakage And Condition -- Model 240
CAPACITIES & SPECIFICATIONS

WHEEL HUB, HUB CAP - BF33.20-P-1000-01A
MODEL 129, 140, 170, 171, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 219, 220, 221, 230
MODIFICATION NOTES
8.6.05 Filling capacity, hub Model 171
(total filling capacity)
Filling capacity, hub Models 203, 209
Filling capacity, hub Model 211
WHEEL HUB, HUB CAP

Number Designation Model 129 Model 140, Model 170
202
WHEEL HUB, HUB CAP

Number Designation Model 171 Model 208 Models 203,
209
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WHEEL HUB, HUB CAP

WHEEL HUB, HUB CAP

WHEEL HUB, HUB CAP

BF33.20-P-1001- Filling capacity Hub cover g 15
01A Hub (total capacity) g 80
Specifications for Sheet BB00.40-P-0265-
Operating Fluids 01A
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
WHEEL LOCATION, WHEEL HUB - BA33.20-P-1000-01A
Model 140, 170, 202, 203, 208, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230
Modification notes
11.12.06 Self-locking nut, upper Model 211
wishbone follower joint
to steering knuckle
Wheel location, hub

BA33.20-P- Self-locking nut, Nm 125 - -
1001-01A clamp
connection of
upper wishbone
to steering
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knuckle
BA33.20-P- Self-locking nut, Initially Nm - 45 45
1002-01A upper wishbone
follower joint to Inspection Nm - - -
steering knuckle
BA33.20-P- Screw for clamp nut to adjust Nm 11 11 11
1003-01A front wheel bearing end float
BA33.20-P- Self-locking nut, supporting Nm 140 105 105
1004-01A joint to steering knuckle
BA33.20-P- Bolt, steering knuckle arm on Nm 80 - -
1005-01A steering knuckle
BA33.20-P- Self-locking nut, supporting Nm 100 105 105
1006-01A joint to lower transverse control
arm
BA33.20-P- Self-locking nut of upper Nm - 65 65
1007-01A wishbone on front end
BA33.20-P- Self-locking nut of upper Nm 120 - -
1008-01A wishbone in bearing shell
BA33.20-P- Self-locking nut, lower Nm - 120 120
1009-01A wishbone to frame
BA33.20-P- Self-locking nut, lower Nm 180 - -
1010-01A wishbone to front axle carrier
BA33.20-P- Upper wishbone to mounting Nm 75 - -
1011-01A plate
BA33.20-P- Self-locking nut, Stage 1 Nm - - -
1012-01A track control
arm to stub axle Stage 2 Angle ° - - -
1013-01A radius rod to
steering knuckle Stage 2 Angle ° - - -
1014-01A spring control
arm to front axle Stage 2 Angle ° - - -
carrier
1015-01A torque strut to
front axle carrier Stage 2 Angle ° - - -
to lower
transverse Stage 2 Angle ° - - -
control arm
to steering Stage 2 Angle ° - - -
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knuckle
follower joint to Stage 2 Angle ° - - -
steering knuckle
BA33.20-P- Nut, follower Stage 1 Nm - - -
1019-01A joint to upper
transverse Stage 2 Angle ° - - -
control arm
Wheel location, hub

Number Designation Model 208 Model
210.08/28
BA33.20-P- Self-locking nut, clamp connection Nm - -
1001-01A of upper wishbone to steering
knuckle
BA33.20-P- Self-locking nut, Initially Nm 45 45
follower joint to Inspection Nm - -
steering knuckle
BA33.20-P- Screw for clamp nut to adjust front Nm 11 -
1003-01A wheel bearing end float
BA33.20-P- Self-locking nut, supporting joint Nm 105 105
1004-01A to steering knuckle
BA33.20-P- Bolt, steering knuckle arm on Nm - -
BA33.20-P- Self-locking nut, supporting joint Nm 105 105
1006-01A to lower transverse control arm
BA33.20-P- Self-locking nut of upper wishbone Nm 65 65
1007-01A on front end
BA33.20-P- Self-locking nut of upper wishbone Nm - -
1008-01A in bearing shell
BA33.20-P- Self-locking nut, lower wishbone Nm 120 -
1009-01A to frame
BA33.20-P- Self-locking nut, lower wishbone Nm - 110
1010-01A to front axle carrier
BA33.20-P- Upper wishbone to mounting plate Nm - -
1011-01A
BA33.20-P- Self-locking nut, Stage 1 Nm - -
1012-01A track control arm
to stub axle Stage 2 Angle ° - -
steering knuckle Stage 2 Angle ° - -
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1014-01A spring control Stage 2 Angle ° - -
arm to front axle
carrier
front axle carrier Stage 2 Angle ° - -
to lower
transverse Stage 2 Angle ° - -
control arm
to steering Stage 2 Angle ° - -
knuckle
follower joint to Stage 2 Angle ° - -
steering knuckle
BA33.20-P- Nut, follower Stage 1 Nm - -
control arm
Wheel location, hub

Number Designation Model 210 Model 211 except Model
except 211.08/09/28/29 211.08/09/28/29
210.08/28
BA33.20-P- Self-locking Nm - - -
1001-01A nut, clamp
connection
of upper
wishbone to
steering
knuckle
BA33.20-P- Self-locking Initially Nm 45 - -
1002-01A nut, upper
wishbone
follower
joint to Inspection Nm - - -
steering
knuckle
BA33.20-P- Screw for clamp nut to Nm 11 11 -
1003-01A adjust front wheel bearing
end float
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1004-01A supporting joint to
steering knuckle
BA33.20-P- Bolt, steering knuckle arm Nm - - -
1005-01A on steering knuckle
1006-01A supporting joint to lower
BA33.20-P- Self-locking nut of upper Nm 65 50 50
1007-01A wishbone on front end
BA33.20-P- Self-locking nut of upper Nm - - -
1008-01A wishbone in bearing shell
BA33.20-P- Self-locking nut, lower Nm - - -
1009-01A wishbone to frame
BA33.20-P- Self-locking nut, lower Nm 120 - 110
1010-01A wishbone to front axle
carrier
BA33.20-P- Upper wishbone to Nm - - -
1011-01A mounting plate
BA33.20-P- Self-locking Stage 1 Nm - 50 -
1012-01A nut, track
control arm Stage 2 Angle ° - 60 -
to stub axle
1013-01A nut, radius
rod to
steering Stage 2 Angle ° - 60 -
knuckle
1014-01A nut, spring
control arm
to front axle Stage 2 Angle ° - 120 -
carrier
1015-01A nut, torque
strut to front Stage 2 Angle ° - 120 -
axle carrier
BA33.20-P- Self-locking Stage 1 Nm - - 70
1016-01A nut,
supporting
joint to lower Stage 2 Angle ° - - 50
transverse
control arm
BA33.20-P- Self-locking Stage 1 Nm - - 70
1017-01A nut,
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supporting Stage 2 Angle ° - - 50

joint to
steering
knuckle
BA33.20-P- Self-locking Stage 1 Nm - 20 20
1018-01A nut, upper
wishbone
follower
joint to Stage 2 Angle ° - 90 90
steering
knuckle
BA33.20-P- Nut, follower Stage 1 Nm - 20 20
transverse Stage 2 Angle ° - 45 45
control arm
Wheel location, hub

except
220.08/18
knuckle
BA33.20-P- Self-locking nut, Initially Nm - -
steering knuckle
BA33.20-P- Screw for clamp nut to adjust front Nm 11 11
BA33.20-P- Self-locking nut, supporting joint Nm - -
BA33.20-P- Self-locking nut, lower wishbone Nm - -
1009-01A to frame
1011-01A
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BA33.20-P- Self-locking nut, Stage 1 Nm 50 50

1012-01A track control arm Stage 2 Angle ° 60 60
to stub axle
steering knuckle Stage 2 Angle ° 60 60
arm to front axle Stage 2 Angle ° 120 120
carrier
front axle carrier Stage 2 Angle ° 120 120
to lower
control arm
to steering Stage 2 Angle ° - -
knuckle
follower joint to Stage 2 Angle ° 90 90
steering knuckle
BA33.20-P- Nut, follower Stage 1 Nm - -
control arm
Wheel location, hub

Number Designation Model Model 230
220.08/18
knuckle
BA33.20-P- Self-locking nut, Initially Nm - -
steering knuckle
BA33.20-P- Screw for clamp nut to adjust front Nm - 11
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1009-01A to frame
BA33.20-P- Self-locking nut, lower wishbone Nm 110 -
1011-01A
BA33.20-P- Self-locking nut, Stage 1 Nm - 50
1012-01A track control arm
to stub axle Stage 2 Angle ° - 60
steering knuckle Stage 2 Angle ° - 60
arm to front axle Stage 2 Angle ° - 120
carrier
front axle carrier Stage 2 Angle ° - 120
BA33.20-P- Self-locking nut, Stage 1 Nm 70 -
to lower
transverse Stage 2 Angle ° 50 -
control arm
BA33.20-P- Self-locking nut, Stage 1 Nm 70 -
to steering Stage 2 Angle ° 50 -
knuckle
follower joint to Stage 2 Angle ° 90 90
steering knuckle
BA33.20-P- Nut, follower Stage 1 Nm - 20
transverse Stage 2 Angle ° - 45
control arm
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2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK320

1998-2004 DRIVELINE/AXLES Front Axle - 170 Chassis

Front Axle - 170 Chassis

TESTING & REPAIR

MODEL 170, 202, 208

brake fluid contacting the containers. Wear

13 Bleed front brake system AR42.10-P-0010A

FRONT AXLE TORSION BAR

FRONT AXLE TORSION BAR

FRONT AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER

WHEEL LOCATION, WHEEL HUB

BRAKE PIPES, BRAKE HOSES

Fig. 2: Identifying Puller (202 589 02 33 00)

Fig. 3: Identifying Thrust Piece (129 589 10 63 00)

Fig. 4: Identifying Puller (124 589 03 33 00)

Fig. 5: Identifying Thrust Piece (210 589 04 63 00)

COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS

Replace self-locking nuts

Lower wishbone bearing bracket

WHEEL LOCATION SYSTEM, HUB

Observe technical modification on vehicles up to 08/93

ADJUST WHEEL BEARING PLAY - AR33.20-P-0300A

MODEL 140, 170, 171, 202, 208, 209, 215

MODEL 203 (except 203.08 /09 /28 /29)

MODEL 210 (except 210.08 /28)

MODEL 220 (except 220.08 /18)

Fig. 7: Adjusting Wheel Bearing Play

Test specifications for wheel location, wheel hub

Test specifications for wheel location, wheel hub

Test specifications for wheel location, wheel hub

Test specifications for wheel location, wheel hub

Test specifications for wheel location, wheel hub

Test specifications for wheel location, wheel hub

Wheel location, hub

Wheel location, hub

Wheel location, hub

Wheel location, hub

Wheel hub, cap

BF33.20-P- Filling Hub cover g 15 15 15

Wheel hub, cap

Wheel hub, cap

Fig. 8: Identifying Removal And Installation Tool (116 589 22 33 00)

Fig. 9: Identifying Dial Indicator Holder (363 589 02 21 00)

Fig. 10: Identifying Dial Indicator (001 589 53 21 00)

REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT WHEEL HUB - AR33.20-P-0310A

MODEL 210 (except 210.08 /28)

Fig. 11: Identifying Front Wheel Hub Remove/Install Components

Replace steering knuckle

Wheel hub, hub cap

Wheel hub, hub cap

Fig. 13: Identifying Puller (001 589 50 33 00)

Fig. 14: Identifying Impact Extractor (201 589 10 33 00)

Fig. 15: Identifying Collet Chuck (201 589 03 34 00)

Remove front wheel hub - AR33.20-P-0310-01A

Fig. 16: Identifying Impact Extractor (201 589 10 33 00)

Fig. 17: Identifying Puller (001 589 50 33 00)

Fig. 18: Identifying Collet Chuck (201 589 01 34 00)

Fig. 19: Identifying Front Wheel Hub And Impact Extractor

Inspect tapered roller bearings and bearing races. - AR33.20-P-0310-02A

DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING FRONT WHEEL HUB - AR33.20-P-0320A

MODEL 210 (except 210.08 /28 /6)

Fig. 21: Identifying Front Wheel Hub Components

bearings and bearing