Remove/install front spring - AR32.20-P-0200GX

MODEL 461, 463 

Illustrated on right side of vehicle 

Fig 1: Identifying Front Spring Components

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Fig 2: Identifying Front Spring And Plastic Hose

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	Remove/install
	Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between the columns of the lifting platform and position the four support plates at the lifting platform support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Risk of poisoning  caused by swallowing brake fluid. Risk of injury  caused by brake fluid coming into contact with skin and eyes.	Only pour brake fluid into suitable and appropriately marked containers. Wear protective clothing and eye protection when handling brake fluid.	AS42.50-Z-0001-01A
	Notes on repairs to brake system	All models	AH42.00-P-0003-01A
	Brake fluid notes	All models	AH42.50-P-0001-01A
1	Lift/jack up vehicle		AR00.60-P-1000G
2	Remove front wheels
	Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary		AP40.10-P-4050G
3	Support front axle
4	Unscrew brake hose (1).	The brake fluid reservoir must not run empty, otherwise difficulties may be encountered when bleeding. Dripping brake fluid causes paint damage. Seal connections immediately with stop plugs.
			*BA42.10-P-1001-04B
		Set of stop plugs	Fig 3
5	Unscrew hydraulic line for differential lock shift cylinder	Seal connections immediately with stop plugs.
		Set of stop plugs	Fig 3
6	Detach electrical lines (2) at brackets.
7	Unscrew nut (5) at shock absorber (4).		*BA32.25-P-1001-01D
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts	All models	AH00.00-N-0001-01A
8	Lower front axle	Only lower the front axle until the front spring (3) can be removed.
9	Remove front springs (3)	Installation  : Check plastic hose (6) for damage at first and last coil of front spring (3), replace if necessary. Ensure front spring (3) is seated correctly.
10	Install in the reverse order
11	Bleed brake system and check for proper function	MODEL 463.241 with code (979) Special protection version
		All except model 463.270/271 and model 463 with code (979) Special protection version	AR42.10-P-0010GG
		Model 463.270/271	AR42.10-P-0010GX
		model 463.236/248 with code (979) Special protection version	AR42.10-P-0010GS
12	Bleed differential lock hydraulic system		AR33.40-P-0701GG

Fig 3: Identifying Set Of Stop Plugs (129 589 00 91 00)

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