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Remove/install front axle valve body - AR32.50-P-0001N: Notes

MODELS 215.373 /374 /375 /376 /378 /379 

MODELS 220.028 /063 /065 /067 /070 /073 /074 /075 /128 /165 /167 /170 /173 /174 /175 /178 /179 with CODE (487a) Active body control (ABC) 

MODELS 220.176 except CODE (979) Special protection version 

Shown on model 215 

Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle Valve Body Remove/Install Components (Shown On Model 215)
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MODIFICATION NOTES

22.10.02 Safety note, included for the first time   AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
22.10.02 Safety note, included for the first time   AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
22.10.02 Special instructions on connecting hydraulic lines and hoses have been added   AH32.50-P-0001-02A 
22.10.02 Section on removing lower engine-compartment encapsulation panel has been added   AR61.20-P-1105M
22.10.02 Section on removing lower acoustic insulation panels added   AR94.30-P-5300M
5.3.03 Specification changed from 50 Nm to 45 Nm Figure in Columns 1001, 1002,1003, 1012, Lines1 and 2, 1013 revised for Model Series 230 *BA32.50-P-1002-01A 
5.3.03 Specification changed from 10 Nm to 9 Nm Figure revised in row 1006, 1007, 1010, 1014 on model 230 *BA32.50-P-1006-01A 
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
DANGER Risk of death  cased by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between the columns of the hydraulic hoist and position the four support plates below the hoist support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
DANGER Risk of injury  to skin or eyes caused by hydraulic fluid spraying out under pressure. Risk of poisoning  caused by swallowing hydraulic fluid. Depressurize the hydraulic system completely before starting any work on the system. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses. AS00.00-Z-0013-01A
NOTES General instructions for connecting hydraulic lines and hoses Models 215, 220, 230 AH32.50-P-0001-02A 
IMPORTANT Notes on Active Body Control suspension Models 215, 220, 230 AH32.50-P-0001-01N 
1.1 Detach lower engine compartment paneling Model Series 215 with Engine 113, 137, 275, Model Series 220 with Engine 112, 113, 137, 275
IMPORTANT Front part sections only.
AR61.20-P-1105M
1.2 Remove bottom section of sound-proofing capsule Model 220 with engine 628
IMPORTANT Center section and front part sections only.
AR94.30-P-5300M
2 Open the bleed screws (56) to release the pressure from the ABC system NOTES The engine must be switched off for at least 5 minutes. To prevent the body of the vehicle from sinking rapidly, open the bleed screw (56) slowly to limit the flow rate of the emerging hydraulic fluid.
IMPORTANT Allow the emerging hydraulic fluid to drain into a suitable container.
 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.50-P-1001-02B 
3 Remove pressure reservoir for front suspension (14)   AR32.50-P-0010N 
4 Disconnect the high-pressure lines to the left front strut (FB1) and the right front strut (FB2) from the ABC valve body for the front suspension (Y36/1) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.50-P-1002-01A 
5 Disconnect the lines to the reservoir (T) and the high-pressure line from the tandem pump (P) from the ABC valve body for the front suspension (Y36/1) IMPORTANT After switching off the engine wait at least 15 minutes before disconnecting the line to the reservoir (T) and the high-pressure line from the tandem pump (P) to allow the system to depressurize completely.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.50-P-1002-01A 
6 Unscrew the nuts (14b) and remove the ABC valve body for the front suspension (Y36/1) together with its mounting bracket TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.50-P-1010-01A 
7 Disconnect electrical plug-in connection (14c) and plug-in connection (14d) from the ABC valve body for the front suspension (Y36/1) IMPORTANTInstallation:  The electrical plugs and connections on the ABC valve body for the front suspension (Y36/1) are color coded; take care to ensure that they are reconnected in the correct positions.  
8 Detach the ABC valve body for the front suspension (Y36/1) from its mounting bracket TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.50-P-1006-01A 
9 Install in the reverse order    
DANGER Risk of accident  caused by vehicle starting off by itself when engine is running. Risk of injury  caused by contusions and burns when working in engine during starting procedure Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving.
Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes.
Do not grasp hot or rotating parts.
AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
10 Fill and bleed ABC system   AR32.50-P-0021N 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION ACTIVE BODY CONTROL LINES

Number Designation Model 215 Model 220 Model 230
BA32.50-P-1001-02B Bleed screw on soldered fitting in hydraulic line M10x1 Nm 20 20 20
TORQUE SPECIFICATION ACTIVE BODY CONTROL SUSPENSION

Number Designation Model 215 Model 220 Model 230
BA32.50-P-1002-01A Union nut, line to front/rear axle valve body Nm 50 50 45
BA32.50-P-1006-01A Bolt, valve body to retaining plate Nm 10 10 9
BA32.50-P-1010-01A Nut, front axle valve body to rubber buffer Nm 10 10 9