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Remove/Install Radius Rod, Front Axle



AR33.15-P-01600-01L / Press the Radius Rod Out of the Stub Axle Assembly

































1. Unscrew self-locking nut from radius rod coupling.

2. Screw thrust washer (044a) onto the radius rod coupling.
- Thrust piece 140 589 00 63 00 (model 211, 215, 220, 230 without code (P99) Special model "AMG Black Series")
- Thrust piece 171 589 00 34 00 (model 230 with code (P99) Special model "AMG Black Series")

3. Apply the puller (035).
- Puller 220 589 00 33 00 model 211, 215, 220, 230 without code (P99) Special model "AMG Black Series")
- Puller 221 589 00 33 00 (model 230 with code (P99) Special model "AMG Black Series")

4. Use the press (064) and press out the radius rod (18) from the stub axle (5) by turning the spindle (arrow)
Note:
Do not damage the rubber boot on the radius rod joint when pressing out.