Installing check and welding device - AR62.20-P-1286-04PE

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FRONT AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER

Number	Designation		Model 203 without 4MATIC
BA32.25-P-1006-01B	Nut, rebound stop to piston rod	Nm	60

FRONT AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER

Number	Designation		Model 209 without code P98
BA32.25-P-1001-01E	Nut, rebound stop to piston rod	Nm	60

Fig 1: Identifying Inspection & Welding Device (203 589 05 23 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Inspection & Welding Device (203 589 04 23 00)

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Assemble inspection and welding device (01)

Fasten extension (W203, S203, CL 203 as of YoM 08 (beige-red)) (01a) or extension (CL203 up to YoM 08, A/C209 (yellow-green)) (01b) according to corresponding vehicle model to inspection and welding device (01) with bolt M8 (01g).

Fig 3: Identifying Welding Device Components
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Prepare vehicle for installation of test and welding device
Remove washer (01d), piston rod nut (01f), extension stop (c), rubber extension stop (d) and cover (e).

Fig 4: Identifying Washer, Piston Rod Nut, Extension Stop, Rubber Extension Stop And Cover
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Install inspection and welding device (shown on model 203.2)
Position check and welding device (01) on spring strut dome and extension on engine hood hinge mount (arrow).
Position washer (01d).

Fig 5: Positioning Check And Welding Device
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Attach nut on piston rod (01f).
Screw bolt M6 (01h) into threaded hole in engine hood hinge mount.
Tighten piston rod nut (01f) and bolt M6 (01h) while holding extension under tension toward outside of vehicle.
When performing testing work, fasten extension from below with bolt M6 (01i.