Risk of injury pinching or crushing - AR32.20-P-0200-01A

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 42 other vehicles, including the 1999 Mercedes-Benz S600, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S500, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S420, 1999 Mercedes-Benz S320, and 1999 Mercedes-Benz CL600. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Use only approved tensioning devices; shield off hazard area if necessary. Inspect special tools for damage and proper operation (visual inspection). Wear protective gloves.

Fig 1: Identifying Tensioning Device (202 589 01 31 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Tensioning Plates (202 589 13 63 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Tensioning Device (202 589 02 31 00)

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Fig 4: Identifying Tensioning Plates (202 589 14 63 00)

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Fig 5: Identifying Tensioning Device (203 589 01 31 00)

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Fig 6: Identifying Tensioning Plates (203 589 01 63 00)

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Fig 7: Identifying Tensioning Plates (211 589 03 63 00)

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Fig 8: Identifying Clamping Plate (171 589 03 63 00)

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MODEL-SPECIFIC ASSIGNMENT OF TENSIONING DEVICE/CLAMPING PLATES

Front spring compressor
Model 171, 203, 209	203 589 01 31 00
Front spring compressor
Model 129, 140, 170, 202, 208, 210	202 589 01 31 00
Front spring compressor fittings
Model 171, 203, 209	203 589 01 63 00
Model 171	171 589 03 63 00
Front spring compressor fittings
Model 129, 170, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210	202 589 13 63 00
Front spring compressor fittings
Model 140	202 589 14 63 00
Rear spring compressor
MODELS 129, 140, 170, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 171	202 589 02 31 00
Rear spring compressor fittings for Model
	140 up to 12.94 202 589 14 63 00
Rear spring compressor fittings for Model
	140 as from 01.95 202 589 13 63 00
Rear spring compressor fittings
Model 129, 170, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210	202 589 13 63 00
Rear spring compressor fittings
Model 171	211 589 03 63 00

Install fittings on top and bottom of spring.
Install the fittings as far out as possible to ensure that a maximum number of spring coils will be compressed (7 or 8 coils on front spring, 3 to 5 coils on rear spring).
Turn recesses on the compressor fittings toward inside of vehicle.
Insert tensioning device into the clamping plates and lock on the upper clamping plate.
The retaining lugs (arrow) must engage in the depression in the upper claiming plate.
Compress the spring.
Do not use an impact wrench to avoid damaging the thread.

Fig 9: Locating Retaining Lugs
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Use chalk to mark the position of the compressor fittings relative to the spring coil.
Release the spring.

Ensure correct seating of the rubber mount in the front end, and the spring coil outlet in the recess in the wishbone (arrow).

Shown on front spring

Fig 10: Identifying Spring Coil Outlet In The Recess In The Wishbone

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The bore in the impression must be exposed after releasing.

To check the position of the spring scan using a wire of Ø 3 mm.

Shown on rear spring

Fig 11: Checking Position Of Spring Using Wire

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