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

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

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

MODIFICATION NOTES

19.6.06

Tightening torque for self-locking nut on suspension strut to top upright modified

Value changed for model 203 with 4MATIC

	Remove/install
	Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of 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
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts	All models	AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1	Raise vehicle		AR00.60-P-1000P
2	Remove the front wheels
	Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary		AP40.10-P-4050Z
3	Unclip rpm sensor wire from suspension strut (11)
4	Detach bracket from line for rpm sensor/ brake pad contact sensor/wear indicator from suspension strut	Release bracket.
5	Guide the brake line from the bracket on the strut assembly (11)
6	Detach brake caliper (33)	Do not disconnect brake line. Tie brake caliper to body.
			*BA42.10-P-1001-03A
7	Detach torsion bar link rod (23) from suspension strut (11).	Use Allen wrench to apply counterpressure to the ball joint as required.
			*BA32.20-P-1004-02B
8	Detach suspension strut (11) from steering knuckle		*BA32.25-P-1010-01B
9	Tie up steering knuckle securely
10	Detach suspension strut (11) from dome	Secure suspension strut (11) to prevent it from falling down.
11	Install in the reverse order
12	Perform chassis alignment		AR40.20-P-0200P

FRONT AXLE STABILIZER BAR

Number	Designation			Model 203.08/09/28/29
BA32.20-P-1004-02B	Self-locking nut, connecting rod to spring strut	M10	Nm	-
		M10x1.5	Nm	-
		M12x1.5	Nm	-
		M12	Nm	80

FRONT AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER

Number	Designation			Model 203 with 4MATIC
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 FLOATING CALIPER

Number	Designation		Models 203 except 203.018/065/076/218/265/276/718
BA42.10-P-1001-03A	Self-locking bolt, caliper support to steering knuckle	Nm	115