Remove/install rear shock absorber - AR32.25-P-0110CW

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MODEL 204, 207

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Shock Absorber Components (1 Of 2)

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Fig 2: Identifying Rear Shock Absorber Components (2 Of 2)

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	Remove/install
		Installation: Replace self-locking bolts and nuts.
1	Remove rear wheel	AP40.10-P-4050CW
2	Remove cover (3) on spring control arm (4)	Press together locks (6e) of cover (6f) with sleeve (inside diameter 9 mm) or 9 mm box wrench (arrow).
3	Disconnect electrical connector on damper (7)	Vehicles with code (483) ADVANCED AGILITY package
4	Remove inner fender from rear fender
5	Clamping rear spring	Model 204.2	AR32.20-P-0200-06CW
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6.1	Raise exhaust system using transmission jack.	Model 204.2 without engine 156
6.2	Unhook exhaust system at the rear and lower	Model 204.2 with engine 156
7	Loosen spring control arm (4) on rear axle carrier and lower	Model 204.2	AR35.20-P-0114CW
8	Remove rear spring	Model 204.2
9	Unscrew nut (5)		*BA32.25-P-1001-03M
10	Remove bolt (6) from spring control arm (4)	Model 204.9: To remove the bolt (6) raise wheel carrier using telescopic lifter.
11.1	Remove side paneling in trunk
		Model 204.0/3	AR68.30-P-4600CW
		Model 207.3	AR68.30-P-4600EC
11.2	Remove interior lining on side of cargo area	Model 204.9	AR68.30-P-1180CY
11.3	Remove guide rail for load compartment cover	Model 204.2	AR68.30-P-1100CX
12	Unscrew nuts (1) from support bushing (2)		*BA32.25-P-1002-03M
13	Remove shock absorber (7)	Model 204.0/3, 207: Compress damper (7) and move out backwards over the brake hose.
	Checking
14	Check shock absorber (7)	Replace if necessary.	AR32.25-P-0121CW
15	Check support bushing (2) for damage	Replace if necessary.
	Only carry out steps 16 to 18 when replacing the shock absorber (7)
16	Unscrew nut (8) from piston rod (9)		*BA32.25-P-1003-03M
17	Remove support bushing (2)
18	Remove stop buffer with protective cap
19	Install in the reverse order

REAR AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER

Number	Designation			Model 204	Model 207
BA32.25-P-1001-03M	Self-locking nut, shock absorber to spring control arm	Stage 1	Nm	55	55
		Stage 2	∠°	60	60
BA32.25-P-1002-03M	Self-locking nut, damper to body	Stage 1	Nm	15	15
		Stage 2	Nm	35	35
BA32.25-P-1003-03M	Self-locking nut, damper to piston rod		Nm	28	28

Fig 3: Identifying Tensioning Device (202 589 02 31 00)

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Fig 4: Identifying Clamping Plates (211 589 03 63 00)

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