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Remove/install rear shock absorber - AR32.25-P-0110GZ: Notes

MODEL 164 

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Shock Absorber Components (1 Of 3)
G05258080Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 2: Identifying Rear Shock Absorber Components (2 Of 3)
G05258082Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 3: Identifying Rear Shock Absorber Components (3 Of 3)
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MODIFICATION NOTES

4.2.05 Self-locking nut, shock absorber to frame floor, modified.   *BA32.25-P-1002-03K 
14.2.05 Self-locking nut, shock absorber to frame floor, modified.   *BA32.25-P-1002-03K 
REMOVING Removing    
DANGER Risk of injury  caused by moving parts that can pinch, crush  or, in extreme cases, even sever  extremities No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating range of the mechanism when moving components. AS00.00-Z-0009-01A
DANGER 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 Notes on repair work on suspension components   AH00.00-P-0100-01A
NOTES Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge   AH54.00-P-0001-01A
NOTES Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1 Remove paneling (3) Type 164.1 AR68.30-P-4800GZ
    Model 164.8 AR68.30-P-4800RT
2 Cut the damping mat (4) in the area of the upper fastening of the rear damper (1) and fold up Cut length (C) is approximately 12 cm. Carefully unfold sound deadening mat at cut section to ensure that it does not tear.
Do not damage the wiring harness of the ADS body sensor on the right side of the vehicle!
 
3 Secure vehicle on vehicle lift   AR00.60-P-0100GZ
4 Detach rear complete wheel   AP40.10-P-4050Z
5 Cut out cutout for shock absorber (1) on the fender liner (6)   AR88.10-P-1400-01GZ 
    If dampers without protective tube are replaced by a shock absorber with protective tube, the fender liner must be cut out in the area of the protective tube.
6 Release and disconnect electrical connector (7) With CODE 489 (Airmatic (air suspension with level adjustment and adaptive damping system ADS))  
7 Raise wheel suspension at supporting joint slightly Wheel suspension must be supported. Otherwise the steel spring may come out or the air spring can be damaged.  
8 Remove ADS body sensor with bracket With CODE 489 (Airmatic (air suspension with level adjustment and adaptive damping system ADS))  
9 Unscrew nuts (5) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Self-locking nut, shock absorber to frame floor *BA32.25-P-1002-03K 
10 Remove screw (8) Installation:  The lug of the bracket (11) must engage in the hole of the shock absorber (1) (arrow B)  
    Self-locking nut, shock absorber to spring control arm *BA32.25-P-1001-03K 
11 Slide damper (1) together and remove Remove shock absorber (1) with cover plate (9) and remove sealing rings (10).  
12 Remove sealing rings (10) and cover plate (9) from shock absorber (1) Installation: Replace sealing rings (10).  
INSPECT Checking     
13 Check cover plate (9) and upper rubber bushing (13) Check the condition and whether there is any damage, replace if necessary.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut to piston rod *BA32.25-P-1003-03K 
14 Check shock absorber (1)   AR32.25-P-0121A 
15 Install in the reverse order    
REAR AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER

Number Designation Model 164.1/8
BA32.25-P-1001-03K Self-locking nut, damper to spring control arm Stage 1 Nm 100
Stage 2 ∠° 120
BA32.25-P-1002-03K Self-locking nut, shock absorber to frame floor Stage 1 Nm 25
Stage 2 Nm 35
BA32.25-P-1003-03K Nut to piston rod Nm 30
Fig 4: Identifying Vehicle Lift Safety Device (169 589 02 31 00)
G05258084Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.