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Checking and setting distance between rear axle spring strut and wheel house - AR32.31-P-0610-01A

TEST VALUES FOR REAR AXLE SPRING STRUT

Number Designation Model 129 with electronic level control / ADS II
BE32.31-P-1001-01A Distance between pressure hose bracket on spring strut tube and wheel house at rebound left mm 11...14
right mm 11...14
Fig. see   AR32.31-P-0610-01A 
BE32.31-P-1002-01A Distance between pressure hose bracket on spring strut tube and wheel house ready-to-drive (vehicle on pressure hose bracket on its wheels) Left mm 16...19
right mm 16...19
Fig. see   AR32.31-P-0610-01A 

IMPORTANT When installing the spring strut (5), check the distance "a" between the bracket of the pressure hose on the spring strut tube (arrow) and the wheel house (70c).

Positioning the spring strut 

NOTES Only position the spring strut when the pressure hose is screw connection has been loosened.

Ensure that the sleeve on the spring strut is not twisted.

Fig 1: Positioning Of Left Spring Strut
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