Disassemble/assemble suspension strut - AR32.25-P-1018CW: Notes
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MODEL 172, 204, 207
MODEL 212, 218 except CODE (489) AIRMATIC (air suspension with continuous damper adjustment)
| Removing | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Risk of injury caused by pinching or crushing when working on springs or spring bodies that are under tension | Use only approved tensioning devices; shield off hazard area if necessary. Inspect special tools for damage and proper operation (visual inspection). Wear protective gloves. |
AS00.00-Z-0001-01A | |
| 1 | Remove suspension strut (40) | AR32.25-P-1017CW | |
| Disassembling/assembling | |||
| 2 | Clamp tensioning device (01) in vise, insert clamping plates and tension front spring (1) | AR32.20-P-0200-05CW | |
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| Fig 3 | |||
| Fig 2 | |||
| 3 | Unscrew nut (2) from piston rod (3) | *BA32.25-P-1004-04M | |
| 4 | Remove shock absorber (4) from tensioning device (01) | ||
| 5 | Remove dust boot (4a), stop buffer (4b), cap (4c) and rubber insert (4d) | If replacing the damper (4). | |
| 6 | Release front spring (1) | ||
| Tensioning device | Fig 4 | ||
| Fig 3 | |||
| Fig 2 | |||
| 7 | Remove front spring (1) | Installation: Observe installation position of front spring (1). The front spring (1) must be installed with the flat side of the coil towards the spring cup (5). | |
| 8 | Remove the spring cup (5) from the front spring (1) | ||
| 9 | Using a suitable tool pry rubber ring (6) off the thrust bearing (7) | When replacing the rubber ring (6). | |
| 10 | Using a suitable tool pry thrust bearing (7) off the spring cup (5) |
When replacing the thrust bearing (7). | |
| 11 | Check shock absorber (4) | A light oil film on the piston rod (3) is acceptable. | AR32.25-P-0121CW |
| Dispose of shock absorber (4) in the event of more severe leakage: | OS32.25-P-0121-01GC | ||
| 12 | Assemble in the reverse order | ||
| Installing | |||
| 13 | Install suspension strut (40) | AR32.25-P-1017CW | |
| 14 | Perform wheel alignment check | AR40.20-P-0200CW |
SUSPENSION STRUTS
| Number | Designation | Model 204.00/02/04/05/06/20/22/24/25/ 30/33/34/35 without code 483 | Model 204.00/02/04/05/06/20/22/24/25 with code 483, model 204.077/277/ 377 | ||
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| BA32.25-P-1004-04M | Nut to piston rod | Nm | 100 | 85 | |