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

MODEL 140, 170, 202, 208, 210 

Fig 1: Identifying Front Spring Remove/Install Components (Model 140, 170, 202, 208, 210)
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Removing, installing     
IMPORTANT General information on springs Models 129, 140, 168, 170, 202, 208, 210 AH32.20-P-9404-01A 
1 Detach upper shock absorber fixing and raise vehicle. Model 140
NOTES The vehicle must be on its wheels for removing the upper shock absorber fixing.
IMPORTANT Steady piston rod using Allen wrench
 
    NOTESInstallation: TORQUE SPECIFICATION Replace self-locking nut (11a). *BA32.25-P-1001-01A 
2 Insert clamping plates (01b, 01c) SPECIAL TOOL Model 140 Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Models 170, 202, 208, 210 Figure
3 Insert clamping device (01a) SPECIAL TOOL Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Model 210 alternatively 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
4 Clamp, unclamp front spring   AR32.20-P-0200-01A 
5 Remove front spring (12) with rubber mount (13) forwards CLEANING Clean wishbone in area of support surface
IMPORTANT Models 170, 202, 208, 210: additionally insert plastic support (arrow)
Models 202, 210: insert zinc sealing washer for England and Scandinavia.
 
REFER TO COMPONENT MODIFICATIONS Modified front and rear springs Model 202
After replacing the front spring or rubber mount: ↓
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    Check and correct headlamp adjustment AP82.10-P-8260A
6 Install in reverse order    
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Front axle shock absorber

Number Designation Model 140
BA32.25-P-1001-01A Self-locking nut for fastening shock absorber to front end Nm 40
Fig 2: Identifying Spring Compressor (202 589 01 31 00)
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Fig 3: Clamping 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 Plates (202 589 13 63 00)
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