REPAIR MAINTENANCE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Mercedes-Benz M-Class (W163, 1997 issue)

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	W163
		Introduction
		Controls and receptions of safe operation
		Current care and maintenance
		Engine
		System of cooling, heating and air conditioner
		The power supply system and exhaust
		Systems of an electric motor
		Manual box of a gear change
		The transmission automatically processed
		Transmission Line
		Brakes and auxiliary systems
		Suspension and steering
			Front suspension
				Removal and installation of the front axle assembly
				Removal, check and installation of the front shock absorbers
				Removal and installation of a torsion rod
				Removal and installation of torsion springs
				Removal and installation of the lower control arm, replacing the front axle sleeve
				Removal and installation of the upper arm
				Checking the ball joints knuckle
			Rear suspension
			Steering
			The suspension geometry
		Body
		Onboard electric

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Removal and installation of the upper arm

Details of the installation of the upper control arm front suspension

PERFORMANCE ORDER
Details of the installation of the upper control arm front suspension shown in the illustration, which includes all the links in the text.
Remove a corresponding forward wheel.
Remove the shock absorber (see. Section Check non-return valve).
Release of the lock on the knuckle brake line.
With extractor, release of the lever (6), upper ball joint and tie the knuckle to the fixed elements of the suspension.
Remove the upper arm (6) of the vehicle frame.
Installation is in the reverse order - the final tightening of fasteners of the lever is made after the car lowering to the ground.
Finally, make adjustment of suspension geometry.

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