Disassemble/assemble suspension strut - AR32.25-P-1018PW

MODELS 203.081 /084 /087 /092 /281 /284 /287 /292 

Fig 1: Identifying Suspension Strut Disassemble/Assemble Components - Models 203.081 /084 /087 /092 /281 /284 /287 /292 (1 Of 2)

Fig 2: Identifying Suspension Strut Disassemble/Assemble Components - Models 203.081 /084 /087 /092 /281 /284 /287 /292 (2 Of 2)

	Remove
	Risk of injury  caused by pinching or crushing  when working on springs or spring bodies that are under load	Use only approved tensioning devices; shield off hazard area if necessary. Inspect special tools for damage and proper operation (visual inspection). Wear protective gloves.	AS00.00-Z-0001-01A
1	Remove front spring strut (11)	If the suspension strut is replaced, observe the regulations governing disposal, see: ↓	AR32.25-P-1017PW
		Disposing of shock absorber	OS32.25-P-0121-01GC
	Disassemble
2	Clamp spring compressor in a vise and install clamping plates	Tensioning device	Figure
		Tensioning plates	Figure
		Clamping plate	Fig 5
3	Install suspension strut (11) in spring compressor	To do this, adjust opening dimension: X = 155 mm.
4	Clamp spring (12) until the load is taken off the upper spring cup	X = 30 mm.
5	Unscrew slotted nut (11a)	Counter the piston rod using a hexagon socket wrench.
		Pin wrench socket	Figure
6	Remove ball bearing (11c)
7	Remove suspension strut (11)
8	Release spring compressor and remove spring (12) and upper spring cup	Before removing, mark the spring (12) with a chalk line.
9	Check suspension strut (11)	Check suspension strut insert for leaks. A light oil film on the suspension strut insert is permissible.	AR32.25-P-0121A
	Assemble
10	Lay the spring (12) in the tensioning device	To do this, adjust opening dimension: X = 215 mm.
11	Tension spring (12)
12	Insert suspension strut (11) with the lower rubber mount (13b) and stop buffer (11f)
13	Mount the upper rubber mount (13a), ball bearing (11c) and upper support bearing (11i)
14	Attach slotted nut (11a) adequately and tighten	Counter the piston rod using a hexagon socket wrench.
			*BA32.25-P-1009-01B
		Pin wrench socket	Figure
15	Release spring (12) and remove spring strut (11) from spring compressor
	Install
16	Install front strut assembly (11)		AR32.25-P-1017PW
17	Perform chassis alignment		AR40.20-P-0200P

FRONT AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER

Number	Designation		Model 203 with 4MATIC
BA32.25-P-1009-01B	Nut to piston rod	Nm	20

Fig 3: Identifying Tensioning Device (203 589 01 31 00)

Fig 4: Identifying Tensioning Plates (203 589 01 63 00)

Fig 5: Identifying Clamping Plate (203 589 01 63 02)

Fig 6: Identifying Pin Wrench Socket (203 589 00 07 00)