Mercedes M-Class W163

since 1997 release

Repair and operation of the car



Mercedes W163
+ Mercedes-Benz cars of a class M (W163)
+ Governing bodies and methods of safe operation
+ Current leaving and service
+ Engine
+ Cooling systems, heating and air conditioner
+ A power supply system and production of the fulfilled gases
+ Systems of electric equipment of the engine
+ Manual box of gear shifting
+ Automatic transmission
+ Transmission line
+ Brake and auxiliary systems
- Suspension bracket and steering
   - Forward suspension bracket
      Removal and installation of assembly of the forward bridge
      Removal, check and installation of forward shock-absorbers
      Removal and installation of the torsion bar
      Removal and installation of the torsion springs
      Removal and installation of the lower cross lever, replacement of the forward axial plug
      Removal and installation of the top cross lever
      Check of a condition of spherical support of a rotary fist
   + Back suspension bracket
   + Steering
   + Suspension bracket geometry
+ Body
+ Onboard electric equipment




Removal and installation of the lower cross lever, replacement of the forward axial plug

In total самоконтрящиеся bolts and nuts are subject to replacement without fail!

Removal and installation

Details of installation of the lower cross lever of a forward suspension bracket


 PERFORMANCE ORDER

  1. Details of installation of the lower cross lever of a forward suspension bracket are shown on an illustration to which all references which are found in the text belong.
  2. Remove the torsion springs of a forward suspension bracket (see the Section Removal and installation of the vacuum amplifier of brakes and the sensor of the course of a diaphragm of BAS).
  3. Remove a rotary fist (see the Head the Transmission line).
  4. On the models equipped with xenon headlights remove connecting draft of the regulator of level of landing of a front (95b).
  5. Disconnect from the lower cross lever (4) the torsion bar (28) (see the Section Removal and installation of the main brake cylinder).
  6. Having given fixture, disconnect the lower lever (4) from a stretcher.
  7. Release a coupling joint in the back end of the lever and lower the holder of the bearing (4d) down.
  8. Attentively study the lever on existence of signs of mechanical damages, in case of need prepare replacement.
  9. Installation is made upside-down, - final tightening of elements of fastening of the lever is made after lowering of the car on the earth.
  10. In conclusion make adjustment of geometry of a suspension bracket.

Replacement of the plug

Replacement of the peredney plug of the lower cross lever of a forward suspension bracket


 PERFORMANCE ORDER

  1. Illustrative material on replacement of the forward axial plug of the lower cross lever is presented on an illustration to which all references which are found in the text belong.
  2. Remove the lower lever (4) (see above).
  3. By means of the basic plug (012r) and drifts (012n) squeeze out the rubber plug (4k) of the axial holder of the lever.
  4. Landing of the new plug is made in a similar manner with application in in addition to the devices used at removal (012n and 012r) mandrels (012r).
  5. Install into place the lever (see above).