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Fig. 8: Identifying Extraction Tool 
Install rubber mount  
 Observe installed position of rubber mounts. The recesses (arrows) must be horizontal relative to the 
front-axle carrier. 
Fig. 9: Identifying Position Of Rubber Mounts And Recesses
 
2. Coat rubber mounts with liquid lubricant.  
3. Use the insertion and extraction tool   (Parts 01, 02, 03) to pull the front and rear rubber bushings 
into the front subframe, continuing until they are flush with the surface. 
Rear bushing shown  
 
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Fig. 10: Identifying Extraction Tool 
REMOVE/INSTALL RUBBER BUSHES  OF FRONT AXLE TRANSMISSION MOUNTING - AR33.10-P-0120GH 
MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175    
Fig. 11: Identifying Rubber   Bushes Of Front Axle Transmission Mounting Components
 
  
 Remove/Install   
 Notes on self-locking nuts and boltsAll modelsAH00.00-N-0001-
01A 
1Remove front axle gear AR33.30-P-
0525GH
Remove rubber mounts (1a, 1b) of front  Detach holders for AR33.10-P-0120-
 
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Fig. 12: Identifying Extraction A nd Installation Tool (163 589 02 43 00) 
REMOVE/INSTALL FRONT AXLE  HALF - AR33.10-P-0200GH 
MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175    
Fig. 13: Identifying Front Axle Half Components
  
Location in major assembly compartment on left or right
2axle gear mountingtransmission oil pipes.01GH
 Extraction and insertion toolFig. 7
3Install in the reverse order  
 
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Fig. 14: Identifying RPM Sensor Connector 
  Remove/Install   
 Notes on self-locking nuts 
and boltsAll modelsAH00.00-N-0001-01A 
1  Remove front wheels  
Remove/install wheels, 
rotate if necessaryAP40.10-P-4050GH 
2Detach hexagon collared 
nut (65a) from front axle 
shaft Installation: Install 
new hexagon nut with 
collar (65a). 
 *BA33.30-P-1001-02B
3Remove left or right front 
springs AR32.20-P-0200GH 
4Remove fender liner. AR88.10-P-1300GH 
5Remove shock absorber AR32.25-P-0105GH 
6Unplug rpm sensor 
connector (L6/1x1, 
L6/2x1)  
 Risk of poisoning from 
swallowing brake fluid. 
Risk of injury from skin 
and eye contact with brake 
fluid.Pour brake fluid only into 
suitable and appropriately 
marked containers. Wear 
protective clothing and 
eye protection when 
handling brake fluid.AS42.50-Z-0001-01A 
7Unscrew brake line from 
brake hose Plug line connections 
with plugs to prevent 
brake fluid running out. 
 Installation: The 
brake hose must not be 
twisted after tightening. 
Notes on brake fluidAll modelsAH42.50-P-0001-01A 
 Notes on installing brake 
hosesModel 163AH42.10-P-9406-01GH 
 *BA42.10-P-1001-04A
 
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 Box wrench bitFig. 5
8Detach track rod (10) 
from steering knuckleCheck rubber boot and 
ball joint for wear and 
damage.AR46.40-P-0200-02C 
 *BA46.40-P-1001-01C
 Thrust pieceFig. 16
 PullerFig. 17
9.1Detach link rod of level 
controller (95b) from 
lower transverse control 
arm on right-hand side Vehicles with xenon 
headlamps. 
10Detach upper transverse 
control arm (6) from 
vehicle frame Installation: Tighten 
new nuts slightly until 
they touch. 
Only tighten the bolt 
when the vehicle is on its 
wheels in ready-to-drive 
condition. 
 *BA33.20-P-1006-01D
11Press front axle shaft out 
of front axle shaft flange AR33.30-P-0620-04GH
 Removal and 
installation toolFig. 18
12Support front axle half at 
lower transverse control 
arm with inspection pit or 
assembly lift  
13Detach torsion bar (28) 
from lower transverse 
control arm *BA32.20-P-1002-02G
14Detach lower transverse 
control arm (4) from front 
axle carrieri004 Installation: 
Tighten new nuts slightly 
until they touch. 
Only tighten the bolt 
when the vehicle is on its 
wheels in ready-to-drive 
condition. 
 *BA33.20-P-1004-01D
15Loosen clamped joint at 
rear of lower transverse 
control arm (4) and fold 
down bearing shell (4d) Installation: Tighten 
new nuts slightly until 
they touch. 
Only tighten the bolt 
when the vehicle is on its 
wheels in ready-to-drive 
condition. 
 
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 Front axle torsion bar 
 Wheel location, hub 
 Front axle shaft 
 Brake lines, brake hoses 
 Brake lines, brake hoses 
 Track rod 
 *BA33.20-P-1005-01D
16Install in the reverse order  
17Bleed brake system AR42.10-P-0010GH 
18Carry out chassis 
alignment check. AR40.20-P-0200GH 
NumberDesignationModel 163
BA32.20-P-1002-02GBolt, torsion bar to transverse control armNm68
NumberDesignationModel 163
BA33.20-P-1004-01DBolt, lower transverse control arm at front to front axle carrierNm135
BA33.20-P-1005-01DBolt, lower transverse control arm at rear to front axle carrierNm30
BA33.20-P-1006-01DBolt, upper transverse control arm to frameNm120
NumberDesignationModel 163
BA33.30-P-1001-02BNut, front axle shaft to front axle shaft flangeNm490
NumberDesignationModel 163.113 as 
of VIN A289565, 
X754620 163.154 as 
of VIN A289565Model 163.113 to 
VIN A289564, 
X754619 163.154 to 
VIN A289564
BA42.10-P-1001-
04ABrake line to brake 
hoseNm1818
NumberDesignationModel 
163.128 /172 /174 /175Model 
163.136Model 
163.154 /157 
 
BA42.10-P-1001-
04ABrake line to brake 
hoseNm181818
NumberDesignationModel 163
BA46.40-P-1001-01CSelf-locking nut, track rod to steering knuckleNm55
 
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Fig. 15: Identifying Box Wr ench Bit (000 589 75 03 00)  
Fig. 16: Identifying Thrust Piece (140 589 00 63 00)
  
Fig. 17: Identifying Puller (202 589 02 33 00)
  
Fig. 18: Identifying Removal And In  stallation Tool (210 589 03 43 00)
 
PRESSING OUT AND PULLING IN FRONT AXLE SHAFT FLANGE - AR33.20-P-0315-01GI 
 
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Fig. 19: Identifying Extraction Tool (202 589 04 43 00)  
Fig. 20: Identifying Extraction A  nd Installation Tool (140 589 08 43 00)
  
Pulling out front axle shaft flange     
1. Press out front shaft flange (9) with extracto  r components and a suitable punch (010x) along with a  
stationary hydraulic press.  
 The diameter of the punch (010x) should be approxim  ately 2 mm less than the diameter of the front  
shaft flange (refer to section). 
 
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