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

Model 907 

with code ZG1 (Engageable all-wheel drive) 

Model 907 

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

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G13787061

Shown with code LG7 (LED High Performance headlamp) 

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G13787063
  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 nut of drive shaft.   AR33.30-D-0085-04TSX 
3 Remove drive shaft at front axle differential.   AR33.30-D-0100-01TSX 
4 Remove torsion bar linkage (8) from stabilizer bar.   AR32.35-D-3330TS
5 Remove linkage (5) of front axle level sensor. Model 907 with code LG7 (LED High Performance headlamp) AR82.10-D-0006TS
6 Remove ball head.   AR46.40-D-7242TS
7 Remove nut (7).    
8 Release supporting joint from steering knuckle. TORQUE SPECIFICATION Puller Fig 1
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 Remove transverse control arm (2). IMPORTANT To do so, remove nuts (4). While doing so counterhold screws and then remove screws. Pry transverse control arm (2) out of front axle carrier (6).  
11 Remove front axle drive shaft.   AR33.30-D-0100TSX 
12 Remove transverse control arm (2). IMPORTANT To do so, route supporting joint out of steering knuckle.  
REMOVING Install     
13 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
14 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).  
15 Install front axle drive shaft. IMPORTANT Do not yet tighten bolts (3) of stop plate (1). Do not yet mount drive shaft onto front axle differential. AR33.30-D-0100TSX 
16 Install transverse control arm (2). IMPORTANT To do so, screw in bolts and fit nuts (4). Counterhold bolts while doing so. Tighten nuts (4) lightly by hand.
IMPORTANT Check for correct seating of elastomer bearing of front axle spring in transverse control arm (2).
 
17 Fit nut (7). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut, supporting joint to steering knuckle If necessary,

counterhold the bolt of supporting joint.
*BA33.25-N-1003-01TS 
18 Install ball head.   AR46.40-D-7242TS
19 Mount linkage (5) of front axle level sensor. Model 907 with code LG7 (LED High Performance headlamp) AR82.10-D-0006TS
20 Attach drive shaft at front axle differential.   AR33.30-D-0100-01TSX 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, input shaft to front axle gear *BA33.30-N-1001-07TSR 
Loctite 262 *BR00.45-Z-1059-02A 
21 Tighten bolts (3) of stop plate (1). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, stop plate to transverse control arm/bump stop *BA33.20-N-1005-01TS 
22 Mount torsion bar linkage (8) onto stabilizer bar.   AR32.35-D-3330TS
23 Fit nut of drive shaft. IMPORTANT Replace and secure nut. AR33.30-D-0085-04TSX 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Collar nut, axle shaft to wheel hub *BA33.30-N-1002-07TSR 
24 Mount front wheel.   AR40.10-D-1100TS
25 Drive vehicle on 4-post vehicle lift or work pit.    
26 Rock vehicle to settle suspension several times.    
27 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 except 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 except 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
TORQUE SPECIFICATION DRIVE SHAFT

Number Designation Model 907 with code ZG1 (Engageable all-wheel drive) Model 907 with code ZG3 (Engageable all-wheel drive with gear reduction)
BA33.30-N-1001-07TSR Bolt, input shaft to front axle gear Nm 58
TORQUE SPECIFICATION DRIVE SHAFT

Number Designation Model 907 with code ZG1 (Engageable all-wheel drive) Model 907 with code ZG3 (Engageable all-wheel drive with gear reduction)
BA33.30-N-1002-07TSR Collar nut, axle shaft to wheel hub Stage 1 Nm 160
Stage 2 ∠° 60
Fig 1: Puller (730 589 02 33 00)
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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1059-02A Loctite 262 Henkel AG & Co. KGaA http://www.loctite.de