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Install/remove emergency buffer - AR32.00-P-1000SX

MODEL 216.3, 221.0 /1 with AIRmatic 

Fig 1: Identifying Upper Transverse Control Arm And Emergency Buffer
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Installing, removing     
IMPORTANT Notes on AIRmatic   see AH32.22-P-1000-02SX 
    IMPORTANT Emergency buffers (1a) should only  be used for maneuvering.  
1 Raise appropriate side of vehicle    
2 Place emergency buffer (1a) on upper transverse control arm (2) SPECIAL TOOL Fig 2
3 Lower vehicle slowly IMPORTANT Make sure that the emergency buffer (1a) rests against the top of the wheel well.  
4 Remove in the reverse order    
5 Replace upper transverse control arm (2) Model 221 with CODE (Z07) Highest protection
IMPORTANT If the emergency buffer (1a) is inserted, the upper ball joint in the upper transverse control arm (2) will be damaged by the increased weight. The upper transverse control arm (2) must  be replaced.
AR33.20-P-0500SXS
Fig 2: Identifying Set Of Emergency Buffers (221 589 00 31 00)
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