Remove/install the suspension strut - AR32.25-P-1017P

MODEL 203 (except 203.081 /084 /087 /092 /281 /284 /287 /292)

MODEL 209.3/ 4

Fig 1: Identifying Suspension Strut Remove/Install Components - Model 203 (Except 203.081 /084 /087 /092 /281 /284 /287 /292)

MODIFICATION NOTES

19.6.06	Tightening value of self-locking nut of suspension strut to upper steering knuckle changed	Value changed for model 203 without 4MATIC	*BA32.25-P-1010-01B
	Tightening value of self-locking nut of suspension strut to upper steering knuckle changed	Value on model 209 revised	*BA32.25-P-1002-01E

	Remove/install
	Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts	All models	AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1	Remove the front wheels
	Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary		AP40.10-P-4050Z
2	Unclip bracket for brake hose (arrow) on suspension strut (11)	Remove cable ties Push bracket (arrow) on brake hose along as far as possible upwards and fasten.
3	Detach torsion bar link rod from suspension strut (11)		*BA32.20-P-1004-02B
4	Detach suspension strut (11) from wheel carrier	Model 203
			*BA32.25-P-1010-01B
		Model 209	*BA32.25-P-1008-01B
			*BA32.25-P-1002-01E
			*BA32.25-P-1003-01E
5	Unscrew nut for rebound stop (11a) on suspension strut tower	Secure suspension strut (11) to prevent it from falling down. Model 203
		Model 209	*BA32.25-P-1006-01B
			*BA32.25-P-1001-01E
6	Remove suspension strut (11)
7	Install in the reverse order

FRONT AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER

Number	Designation			Model 203 without 4MATIC
BA32.25-P-1006-01B	Nut, rebound stop to piston rod		Nm	60
BA32.25-P-1008-01B	Self-locking bolt, suspension strut to steering knuckle at bottom		Nm	110
BA32.25-P-1010-01B	Self-locking nut, suspension strut to steering knuckle at top	Stage 1	Nm	100
BA32.25-P-1010-01B		Stage 2	∠ °	90

FRONT AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER

Number	Designation			Model 209 without code P98
BA32.25-P-1001-01E	Nut, rebound stop to piston rod		Nm	60
BA32.25-P-1002-01E	Self-locking nut, suspension strut to steering knuckle at top	Stage 1	Nm	100
BA32.25-P-1002-01E		Stage 2	∠ °	90
BA32.25-P-1003-01E	Self-locking bolt, suspension strut to steering knuckle at bottom		Nm	110

FRONT AXLE STABILIZER BAR

Number	Designation			Model 203 except model 203.020/220/08/09/28/29	Model 203.020/220
BA32.20-P-1004-02B	Self-locking nut, connecting rod to spring strut	M10	Nm	60	-
		M10x1.5	Nm	-	-
		M12x1.5	Nm	-	-
		M12	Nm	-	80

FRONT AXLE STABILIZER BAR

Number	Designation			Model 209
BA32.20-P-1004-02B	Self-locking nut, connecting rod to spring strut	M10	Nm	-
		M10x1.5	Nm	55
		M12x1.5	Nm	100
		M12	Nm	-