Removing and installing rear spring - AR32.20-P-0230A
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MODEL 129, 140, 170, 202, 208, 210
| Removing, installing | |||
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| Lethal injuries are possible if vehicle slips off of lifting platform | Align vehicle between the columns of the hydraulic hoist and position the four support plates below the hoist support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. | AS00.00-Z-0010-01A | |
| Springs; general background information. | Model Series 129, 140, 168, 170, 202, 208, 210 | AH32.20-P-9404-01A | |
| 1 | Raise vehicle. | ||
| 2.1 | Remove rear-suspension switch for rollover bar. | Model Series 129 up to 08/95 | ra91001290860x |
| 3 | Remove track control arm shield (72c). | ||
| 4 | Remove transverse link (69). | Model Series 129 when removing left rear spring Model Series 170, 208.4 when removing left or right rear spring |
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| Model 129 | *BA32.20-P-1001-03A | ||
| Model 170 | *BA61.10-P-1001-01A | ||
| Model 208.4 | *BA61.10-P-1003-01C | ||
| 5.1 | Unsnap wire for brake-pad wear indicator from track control arm (72) (arrows). | Vehicles with ASR Code 471 Ensure that wiring harness is properly routed |
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| 6 | Install clamping plates (01b, 01c). | Figure | |
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| 7 | Raise track control arm (72). | Raise until the rear halfshaft is almost completely horizontal. | |
| 8 | Install spring compressor (01a). | Figure | |
| Risk of injury from jamming or bruises when working on springs or spring bosses which are tensioned | Use only approved tensioning devices; additionally shield off hazardous area if necessary. Inspect special tools for damage and proper operation (visual inspection). Wear protective gloves. |
AS00.00-Z-0001-01A | |
| 9 | Compress rear spring. | AR32.20-P-0200-01A | |
| 10 | Release track control arm (72). | Model Series 129, 140, 170, 202, 208, 210 |
*BA35.20-P-1001-01A |
| 11 | Remove rear spring (73) with rubber bushing (74). | ||
| Modified front and rear springs | Model 202 | BT32.20-P-0001-01A | |
| Check and correct headlamp adjustment | AP82.10-P-8260A | ||
| 12 | Reverse the removal sequence to install. |
| Number | Designation | Model 129 | |
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| BA32.20-P-1001-03A | Self-locking bolt for attaching cross strut to frame floor | Nm | 120 |
| Number | Designation | Model 129 | Model 140 | Model 202 | Model 208 | ||
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| BA35.20-P-1001-01A | Self-locking nut, track control arm to rear subframe | 1st stage | Nm | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| 2nd stage | ∠ ° | - | - | - | - | ||
| Number | Designation | Model Series 210 except 210.07 with Code 979 and Code Z06 | ||
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| BA35.20-P-1001-01A | Self-locking nut, track control arm to rear subframe | 1st stage | Nm | 70 |
| 2nd stage | ∠ ° | - | ||
| Number | Designation | Model 170 | |
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| BA61.10-P-1001-01A | Self-locking bolt of rear cross strut to frame floor | Nm | 60 |
| Number | Designation | Model Series 208.435/445/ 447/465/470 | |
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| BA61.10-P-1003-01C | Self-locking bolt of rear cross strut to frame floor | Nm | 60 |