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Remove/install spring control arm - AR35.20-P-0119V

MODELS 171.442 /454 /456 /473 

Illustrated on model 171.442 

Fig 1: Identifying Spring Control Arm Components - Illustrated On Model 171.442
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install    
DANGER Risk of death  due to the vehicle slipping off or toppling off the lifting platform Align vehicle between the columns of the lifting platform and position the four support plates below the hoist support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. -
1 Raise vehicle with lifting platform   AR00.60-P-1000V
2 Remove wheel.    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary   AP40.10-P-4050V
3 Detach cover (2) from spring control arm (6)    
DANGER 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.
Check special tools for damage (visual inspection) and function.
Wear protective gloves.
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4 Tension rear spring (7)   AR32.20-P-0200-01A
    SPECIAL TOOL Tensioning plates Fig 2
    SPECIAL TOOL Tensioning device Fig 3
IMPORTANT Springs; general background information.   AH32.20-P-9404-01A
5 Detach shock absorber (6j) from spring control arm (6) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.25-P-1003-03A 
6 Detach spring control arm (6) from rear axle carrier (8) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.20-P-1001-01A 
7 Remove rear spring (7)    
8 Detach torsion bar link rod (1) from spring control arm (6) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.20-P-1002-04C 
9 Detach spring control arm (6) from wheel carrier (3) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.20-P-1002-01A 
10 Check rubber mount (6b) of spring control arm (6) for damage and replace if necessary IMPORTANT Replace rubber mount, see:
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    Remove and install spring control arm rubber mount AR35.20-P-0114-01V 
11 Install in the reverse order    
REAR AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER

Number Designation Model 171
BA32.25-P-1003-03A Self-locking nut for attaching shock absorber to spring control arm   Nm 50
M10 Nm -
SPRING LINK

Number Designation Model 171
BA35.20-P-1001-01A Self-locking nut, track control arm to rear subframe 1st stage Nm 50
2nd stage ∠° 45
BA35.20-P-1002-01A Self-locking nut, spring link to wheel carrier. 1st stage Nm 120
2nd stage ∠° -
REAR AXLE TORSION STRUT

Number Designation Model 171
BA32.20-P-1002-04C Self-locking nut, linkage rod to track control arm Nm 20
Fig 2: Identifying Tensioning Plates (211 589 03 63 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Tensioning Device (202 589 02 31 00)
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