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Remove/Install Spring Control Arm On Front Axle - AR33.15-P-0170SG

Model 223 

with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) 

MODIFICATION NOTES

21.05.2023 Bolt, spring control arm to front axle carrier Model 223 with code Z07 (B7 armoring for special protection version) BA33.20-P-1002-01T
21.05.2023 Bolt, spring control arm to front axle carrier Model 223 with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) BA33.20-P-1002-01T
29.05.2023 Nut, front suspension strut to spring control arm Model 223 with code Z07 (B7 armoring for special protection version) BA32.25-P-1002-04O
29.05.2023 Nut front suspension strut to spring arm Model 223 with code Z07 (B7 armor for special protection version) BA32.25-P-1002-04O
Fig 1: Front Axle Spring Control Arm Components Location - Model 223 With Code Z07
G16191042Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Notice  Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
Notice  Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process   AH00.00-P-0020-01A
  Notes on safety-relevant components   AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
  Evaluation of elastomer bearings   AH00.10-P-0001-01A
  Notes on repair work on suspension components   AH00.00-P-0100-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Remove center engine compartment lining.   AR61.20-P-1105S
2 remove corresponding front wheel.   AR40.10-P-1102A
3 Release stabilizer bar from front axle carrier. Model 223
with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
except code 490 (Electrohydraulic suspension)
AR32.35-P-2200S
4 Unclip holder (1) and remove with electric lines from spring link (2).    
5 Remove suspension strut from spring link (2). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut, suspension strut at front to spring control arm *BA32.25-P-1002-04O 
6 Remove spring link (2) from steering knuckle (3). NOTES
The ball head must be counterheld and an impact wrench/driver must not be used.
Otherwise the ball head or steering knuckle (3) may be damaged.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut, spring control arm to steering knuckle
*BA33.20-P-1001-01T 
    SPECIAL TOOL Press Fig 2
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Puller Fig 3
7 Remove nut from screw (4) and pull out screw (4). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, spring control arm to front axle carrier *BA33.20-P-1002-01T 
8 Remove spring link (2) from front axle carrier.    
INSPECT Check     
9 Check elastomer bearing in spring link (2) for condition, damage and variant. If there is a problem with the elastomer bearing:

replace spring link (2).
 
10 Check seal bellows and ball head of spring link (2) for damage. If there is a problem,

replace spring link (2).
 
11 Check suspension strut linkage on spring link (2) for damage. If there is a problem,

replace spring link (2).
 
12 Check supporting joint in spring link (2) for damage. If there is a problem,

replace spring link (2).
 
13 Install in the reverse order.    
MEASURING Measure     
14 Perform wheel alignment measurement.   AR40.20-P-0200S
SUSPENSION STRUTS

Number Designation Model 223 with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
BA32.25-P-1002-04O Nut, suspension strut at front to spring control arm Stage 1 Nm 70
Stage 2 ∠° 270
WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number Designation Model 223 with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
BA33.20-P-1001-01T Nut, spring control arm to steering knuckle Stage 1 Nm 110
Stage 2 ∠° 90
WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number Designation Model 223 with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
BA33.20-P-1002-01T Bolt, spring control arm to front axle carrier Stage 1 Nm 130
Stage 2 ∠° 180
Fig 2: Identifying Press (163 589 03 43 00)
G07300835Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 3: Identifying Puller (223 589 00 33 00)
G16191030Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA