Remove/install rear shock absorber - AR32.25-P-0110TS

MODEL 211.0 except CODE (489) Airmatic (semi-active air suspension) 

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Shock Absorber Components

	Remove/install
	Risk of injury caused by moving parts that can pinch, crush or  , in extreme cases even sever  extremities.	Keep body parts and limbs well clear of moving parts.	AS00.00-Z-0009-01A
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	While working on the rear axle, care must be taken to ensure that the surface of aluminum components do not get any scratches, cracks and notches. Otherwise the service life of the parts will be affected
Installation	Tighten nuts and bolts of chassis components only when vehicle is in the ready-to-drive condition.
1	Remove side paneling in trunk	Vehicles with through-loading feature, code 287	AR68.30-P-4800TA
		Vehicles without through-loading facility.	AR68.30-P-4800T
2	Counterhold piston rod and unscrew nut (75a)		*BA32.25-P-1001-03A
3	Remove washer (75b) and upper rubber mount (75i)
4	Raise vehicle with lifting platform		AR00.60-P-1000T
5	Remove cover (72c) of spring control arm
6	Detach shock absorber (75) from spring control arm		*BA32.25-P-1003-03A
7	Slide damper (75) together and remove
8	Remove lower rubber mount (75k)
	Checking
9	Check upper and lower rubber mounts (75i, 75k)	Replace cracked, oiled and deformed rubber mounts.
10	Check shock absorber (75) for damage		AR32.25-P-0121A
11	Install in the reverse order

REAR AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER