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Removing and installing front spring - AR32.20-P-0200A: Notes

MODEL 129 

Fig 1: Identifying Front Spring Components
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Removal, installation     
IMPORTANT General information on springs. Models 129, 140, 168, 170, 202, 210 AH32.20-P-9404-01A 
1 Insert clamping plates (01b, 01c) and clamping device (01a). SPECIAL TOOL Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Figure
DANGER Risk of injury  from being trapped or crushed  when working on preloaded springs or spring bodies Only use approved clamping devices and if appropriate also screen off the danger area. Check special tools for damage and function, (visual inspection).
Wear safety gloves.
AS00.00-Z-0001-01A
2 Clamp, release front spring.   AR32.20-P-0200-01A 
3 Remove front spring (12) with rubber mount (13) to the front. CLEANING Clean wishbone (31) in area of the supporting surface.
NOTES Insert zinc shim for England and Scandinavia.
After replacing the front spring or the rubber mount ↓
 
    Check, correct headlamp adjustment. AP82.10-P-8260A
4 Install in reverse sequence.    
Fig 2: Identifying Clamping Device (202 589 01 31 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Clamping Plates (202 589 13 63 00)
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