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Rear suspension-control module, removal and installation - AR32.30-P-0670A

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MODEL 140, 210 with CODE (217a) Self-levelling suspension on rear axle with ADS with CODE (480) Level control system at rear 

MODEL 202, 203.2, 208 with CODE (480) Level control system at rear 

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Suspension-Control Module (Model Series 140, 202, 208, 210)
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Illustrated using Model 203.2 

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Suspension-Control Module (Illustrated Using Model 203.2)
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Removing, installing     
DANGER Risk of injury  to skin or eyes from hydraulic fluid spraying out under pressure. Risk of poisoning  from swallowing hydraulic fluid. Render the hydraulic system pressureless before commencing work on system. Wear protective clothing and eye protection. AS00.00-Z-0013-01A
1 Drain hydraulic system IMPORTANTInstallation:  Recharge hydraulic system AR32.30-P-0630A 
NOTES General notes for working on vehicles with level control/ADS All models with Code 216b, 216c, 217a, 480 AH32.00-P-0002-01A 
2 Disconnect high-pressure supply lines (S1, P) from suspension-control module (3) SPECIAL TOOL Figure
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.30-P-1003-03A 
3 Disconnect return line (T) from suspension-control module (3) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.30-P-1003-03A 
4 Detach linkage rod for suspension-control module (7) from torsion bar TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.30-P-1004-03A 
5 Remove suspension-control module IMPORTANTInstallation: TORQUE SPECIFICATION Replace self-locking bolts  
6 Transfer linkage rod for suspension-control module (7)    
7 Reverse the removal sequence to install    
8 Check and adjust reference point for self-leveling suspension Model 140 AR40.20-P-0310A
    Model Series 202, 203, 208 AR40.20-P-0310B
    Model 210 AR40.20-P-0310C
9 Check and correct headlamp adjustment   AP82.10-P-8260A
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Rear axle level controller

Number Designation Model Series 140 with ride-height control/ADS Model Series 202 with ride-height control
BA32.30-P-1003-03A High-pressure supply line to suspension-control module (reference figure) M10 x 1 NM 14 14
M12 x 1 NM 20 20
BA32.30-P-1004-03A Screw or nut on suspension-control module lever, suspension-control module on bracket NM 10 10
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Rear axle level controller

Number Designation Model Series 203.2 with self-leveling suspension Model Series 208 with self-leveling suspension
BA32.30-P-1003-03A High-pressure supply line to suspension-control module (reference figure) M10 x 1 NM 14 14
M12 x 1 NM 20 20
BA32.30-P-1004-03A Screw or nut on suspension-control module lever, suspension-control module on bracket NM 10 10
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Rear axle level controller

Number Designation Model 210 with level control / ADS
BA32.30-P-1003-03A High-pressure supply line to suspension-control module (reference figure) M10 x 1 NM 14
M12 x 1 NM 20
Fig 3: Identifying Box-End Wrench (116 589 00 17 00)
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