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

MODEL 129, 140, 170, 202, 203, 208, 209.3/4, 210 

Shock absorber model 129, 170, 202, 203, 208, 209 and model 210 with steel suspension 

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Shock Absorber (Shock Absorber Model 129, 170, 202, 203, 208, 209 And Model 210 With Steel Suspension)
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Shock absorber model 140 and model 210 with ADS (adaptive damping system) 

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Shock Absorber (Shock Absorber Model 140 And Model 210 With ADS)
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/Install     
DANGER Risk of death.  Death may result if vehicle slips or topples from 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
NOTESInstallation  Replace self-locking nuts and bolts.    
1.1 Detach upper shock absorber mounting IMPORTANT On vehicles with steel suspension.
IMPORTANT The vehicle must be standing on its wheels when removing the upper shock absorber mounting.
 
    SPECIAL TOOL Model 170, 202, 208, 210 Fig 3
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 129, 170, 202, 203, 208, 209, nut (75p) *BA32.25-P-1001-03A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 129, 170, 202, 208 nut (75a) *BA32.25-P-1002-03A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 210 nut (75a) *BA32.25-P-1003-03B 
1.2 Detach upper shock absorber mounting IMPORTANT On vehicle with ADS (adaptive damping system).
IMPORTANT The vehicle must be standing on its wheels when removing the upper shock absorber mounting.
Model 140, 210 with ADS (adaptive damping system)
counterhold piston rod with Allen wrench (SW5).
 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 140, 210 nut (75e) *BA32.25-P-1001-03B 
2.1 Remove plate (75b) and rubber mount (75c) Model 129, 170, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210 with steel suspension  
3 Raise vehicle.    
4.1 Remove rear axle switch for roll bar Model Series 129 up to 08/95 ra91001290860x
5 Remove spring link cover (72c).    
6 Detach damper (75) from spring link TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 129, 170, 202, 203, 208, 209 *BA32.25-P-1003-03A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 140, 210 *BA32.25-P-1002-03B 
7.1 Remove attaching parts (75k, 75d, 75f, 75i) of shock absorber (75). Model 129, 170, 202, 208, 210
INSPECT Check attaching parts (75d, 75f, 75i) for damage and cracks.
 
8 Shock absorber inspection   AR32.25-P-0121A 
9 Install in the reverse order    
TORQUE SPECIFICATION REAR AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER

Number Designation Model 129 Model 170 Model 202
BA32.25-P-1001-03A Nut for attaching shock absorber to frame floor   NM 18 18 18
M10 NM - - -
BA32.25-P-1002-03A Locknut for attaching shock absorber to frame floor NM 30 30 30
BA32.25-P-1003-03A Self-locking nut for attaching shock absorber to spring link   NM 55 55 55
M10 NM - - -
TORQUE SPECIFICATION REAR AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER

Number Designation Model 203 Model 208 Model 209
BA32.25-P-1001-03A Nut for attaching shock absorber to frame floor   NM 30 18 20
M10 NM - - -
BA32.25-P-1002-03A Locknut for attaching shock absorber to frame floor NM - 30 -
BA32.25-P-1003-03A Self-locking nut for attaching shock absorber to spring link   NM 55 55 50
M10 NM - - -
TORQUE SPECIFICATION REAR AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER

Number Designation Model 140 Model 210
BA32.25-P-1001-03B Self-locking nut for attaching shock absorber to frame floor NM 40 -
BA32.25-P-1002-03B Self-locking nut for attaching shock absorber to spring link NM 100 55
BA32.25-P-1003-03B Jam nut of damper to frame floor NM - 30
BA32.25-P-1004-03B Nut for attaching shock absorber to frame floor NM - 16,5
Fig 3: Identifying Socket Wrench (202 589 00 09 00)
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