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Remove/Install Front Cross Struts - Ar61.10-P-5143LWO

Model 205, 213, 238, 253 (except 253.992/993), 257 

G14547116Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 238.3 except for code M005 (4MATIC) 

G14547117Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 238.3 with code M005 (4MATIC) 

Notice Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA .
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Remove center and rear engine compartment lining. Model 257 AR61.20-P-1105FR
    Model 213, 238 AR61.20-P-1105LWE
    Model 205, 253 (except 253.992/993) AR61.20-P-1105LW .
2 Remove left and right underfloor paneling. Model 205, 213, 238, 253 (except 253.992/993), 257  
    Remove/install underbody paneling Model 257 AR61.30-P-1001FR
    Model 205
Model 253 (except 253.992/993) with engine 177, 264, 274, 276, 642, 651
AR61.30-P-1001LW .
    Model 213
Model 238
AR61.30-P-1001LWE
3 Unfasten left and right longitudinal member panel in area of cross struts (1, 2). Model 257 AR88.80-P-6000FR
    Model 253 (except 253.992/993) AR88.80-P-6000LWG .
    Model 205 AR88.80-P-6000LW
    Model 213 AR88.80-P-6000LWE
    Model 238 AR88.80-P-6000LWO
4 Unscrew screws (3, 4, 5, 6) and remove cross struts (1, 2). NOTES Do not use an impact wrench.
Otherwise the threads can be damaged.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, front diagonal strut to front axle carrier/torsion bar bearing shell/radiator mounting console
*BA61.10-P-1006-01L .
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, front diagonal strut to longitudinal member *BA61.10-P-1007-01L .
5 Install in the reverse order    
FRAME FLOOR ASSEMBLY TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (BA61.10-P-1006-01L) (Model 205, 213)

Number Designation Model 205 Model 213
BA61.10-P-1006-01L Bolt, front diagonal strut to front axle carrier/torsion bar bearing shell/radiator mounting console Nm 50 50
FRAME FLOOR ASSEMBLY TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (BA61.10-P-1006-01L) (Model 238, 253)

Number Designation Model 238 Model 253
BA61.10-P-1006-01L Bolt, front diagonal strut to front axle carrier/torsion bar bearing shell/radiator mounting console Nm 50 50
FRAME FLOOR ASSEMBLY TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (BA61.10-P-1006-01L) (Model 257)

Number Designation Model 257
BA61.10-P-1006-01L Bolt, front diagonal strut to front axle carrier/torsion bar bearing shell/radiator mounting console Nm 50
FRAME FLOOR ASSEMBLY TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (BA61.10-P-1007-01L) (Model 205, 213)

Number Designation Model 205 Model 213
BA61.10-P-1007-01L Bolt, front diagonal strut to longitudinal member Nm 50 50
FRAME FLOOR ASSEMBLY TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (BA61.10-P-1007-01L) (Model 238, 253)

Number Designation Model 238 Model 253
BA61.10-P-1007-01L Bolt, front diagonal strut to longitudinal member Nm 50 50
FRAME FLOOR ASSEMBLY TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (BA61.10-P-1007-01L) (Model 257)

Number Designation Model 257
BA61.10-P-1007-01L Bolt, front diagonal strut to longitudinal member Nm 50