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Remove/Install Front Axle Transverse Control Arm - Ar33.20-D-1452TSR

Model 907 

except code ZG1 (Engageable all-wheel drive) 

except code ZG3 (Engageable all-wheel drive with gear reduction) 

MODIFICATION NOTES

27.11.2018 Method extended Operation steps 2, 3, 17, 18
12.04.2019 Method modified Operation steps 3, 13
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Shown with code LG7 (LED High Performance headlamp) 

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  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
WARNING Risk of injury  caused by pinching or crushing when working on springs or spring bodies that are under tension Use only approved tensioning devices; additionally screen off hazardous area if necessary. Check special tools for damage and proper operation (visual inspection). Wear protective gloves. AS00.00-Z-0001-01A
  Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
  Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process   AH00.00-P-0020-01A
  Notes on repair work on suspension components   AH00.00-P-0100-01A
REMOVING Remove     
1 Remove each front wheel.   AR40.10-D-1100TS
2 Remove stop plate (1) from transverse control arm (2) and swivel to the left. IMPORTANT To do so, remove bolts (3).  
3 Detach linkage (5) of front axle level sensor. Model 907 with code LG7 (LED High Performance headlamps) AR82.10-D-0006TS
4 Detach nut (7).    
5 Release supporting joint from steering knuckle. SPECIAL TOOL Puller Fig 1
6 Prop up transverse control arm (2) using major assembly support.    
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount   WS01.00-P-0092B
7 Remove transverse control arm (2). IMPORTANT To do this, remove nuts (4). While doing so, counterhold screws and then remove screws.
Pry transverse control arm (2) out of front axle carrier (6).
 
8 Remove transverse control arm (2). IMPORTANT To do so, route supporting joint out of steering knuckle.  
INSTALLING Install     
9 Prop up transverse control arm (2) using major assembly support.    
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount   WS01.00-P-0092B
10 Mount transverse control arm (2). IMPORTANT To do so, guide the supporting joint into the steering knuckle and the transverse control arm (2) carefully into the front axle carrier (6).  
11 Install transverse control arm (2). IMPORTANT To do this, insert screws and attach nuts (4). Counterhold bolts while doing so. Tighten nuts (4) slightly by hand.
IMPORTANT Check for correct seating of elastomer bearing of front axle spring in transverse control arm (2).
 
12 Attach nut (7). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut, supporting joint to steering knuckle If necessary,

counterhold the bolt of supporting joint.
*BA33.25-N-1003-01TS 
13 Attach linkage (5) of front axle level sensor. Model 907 with code LG7 (LED High Performance headlamps) AR82.10-D-0006TS
14 Swivel stop plate (1) back and mount onto transverse control arm (2). IMPORTANT Screw in bolts (3) to do this.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, stop plate to transverse control arm/bump stop *BA33.20-N-1005-01TS 
15 Mount front wheel.   AR40.10-D-1100TS
16 Drive vehicle on 4-post vehicle lift or work pit.    
17 Rock vehicle to settle suspension several times.    
18 Tighten nuts (4). IMPORTANT Counterhold bolts while doing so.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut, wishbones to front axle carrier *BA33.20-N-1002-01TS 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number Designation Model 907
with code IT5 (5.0 tonner)
BA33.20-N-1002-01TS Nut, wishbones to front axle carrier Stage 1 Nm 172
Stage 2 ∠° 90
TORQUE SPECIFICATION WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number Designation Model 907
with code IT5 (5.0 tonner)
BA33.20-N-1005-01TS Bolt, stop plate to transverse control arm/bump stop M10   Nm 58
M12 Stage 1 Nm 106
Stage 2 ∠° 90
TORQUE SPECIFICATION AXLE HOUSING, STEERING KNUCKLE

Number Designation Model 907
BA33.25-N-1003-01TS Nut, supporting joint to steering knuckle Nm 170
Fig 1: Puller (730 589 02 33 00)
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