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Removing and installing front shock absorber - AR32.25-P-0105A

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MODEL 140, 170, 202, 208, 210 

Fig 1: Identifying Front Shock Absorber Components - Model 140, 170, 202, 208, 210
G04624721Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
REMOVINGINSTALLING Removing, installing     
NOTES The vehicle must be standing on its wheels when removing the upper shock absorber mounting.    
1 Detach upper shock absorber mounting. Model 140 
Counter piston rod with Allen wrench (WAF 5).
IMPORTANTModels 170, 202, 208, 210:  Remove cap (11e)		  
    SPECIAL TOOLModels 170, 202, 208, 210 
NOTESInstallation:  Replace self-locking nut (11a).		 Fig 2
    TORQUE SPECIFICATIONModel 140  Nut (11a) *BA32.25-P-1001-01A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATIONModels 170, 202, 208, 210  Nut (11p) *BA32.25-P-1001-01B 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATIONModels 170, 202, 208, 210  Nut (11a) *BA32.25-P-1002-01B 
2.1 Remove plate (11b) and rubber mount (11c). Models 170, 202, 208, 210  
3 Raise vehicle.    
4 Detach shock absorber (11) from wishbone (31) and remove downwards. NOTESInstallation: 
Replace self-locking nut (11u).		  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 140 *BA32.25-P-1002-01A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Models 170, 202, 208, 210 *BA32.25-P-1003-01B 
5 Remove mounting parts (11y, 11d, 11f, 11h) for shock absorber (11). Models 170, 202, 208, 210
INSPECT Check mounting parts (11d, 11f, 11h) for damage and cracks.		  
6 Check shock absorber.   AR32.25-P-0121A 
7 Install in the reverse order.    
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Front axle shock absorber

Number Designation Model 140
BA32.25-P-1001-01A Self-locking nut for attaching shock absorber to front end Nm 40
BA32.25-P-1002-01A Self-locking nut for attaching shock absorber to wishbone Nm 100
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Front axle shock absorber

Number Designation Model 170 Model 208 Model 202
BA32.25-P-1001-01B Nut, shock absorber to front end Nm 18 18 18
BA32.25-P-1002-01B Lock nut, shock absorber to front end Nm 30 30 30
BA32.25-P-1003-01B Self-locking nut, shock absorber to wishbone   Nm 55 55 55
yellow Nm - - -
yellow/blue Nm - - -
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Front axle shock absorber

Number Designation Model 210 except 210.07 with codes Z04, Z06 210.08/28
BA32.25-P-1001-01B Nut, shock absorber to front end Nm 18
BA32.25-P-1002-01B Lock nut, shock absorber to front end Nm 30
BA32.25-P-1003-01B Self-locking nut, shock absorber to wishbone   Nm 55
yellow Nm -
silver/blue Nm -
Fig 2: Identifying Socket Wrench (202 589 00 09 00)
G04624722Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
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