Remove/Install Front Cross Struts - AR61.10-P-5143LWO

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

Fig 1: Front Cross Struts Components Location - Model 205

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

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

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 238.3 with code M005 (4MATIC) 

	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	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	AR61.30-P-1001FR
	Remove/install underbody paneling	Model 257
		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).	Do not use an impact wrench. Otherwise the threads can be damaged. Bolt, front diagonal strut to front axle carrier/torsion bar bearing shell/radiator mounting console	*BA61.10-P-1006-01L
		Bolt, front diagonal strut to longitudinal member	*BA61.10-P-1007-01L
5	Install in the reverse order