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Remove/install rear spring (MODEL 211 ONLY) - AR32.20-P-0230T

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MODEL 211.08 /09 except CODE (489) AIRmatic (semi-active air suspension) 

REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
NOTES Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1 Remove rear wheel    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE Remove/install wheels AP40.10-P-4050Z
2 Remove spring control arm cover    
3 Detach shock absorber from spring control arm IMPORTANT Push together shock absorber and position at side of spring control arm.  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.25-P-1003-03A 
DANGER 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
4 Clamping rear spring IMPORTANT Mark the position of tensioning plates relative to rear spring using oil chalk. AR32.20-P-0200-06T 
IMPORTANT Springs; general background information. AH32.20-P-9404-01A 
IMPORTANTInstallation:  Observe oil chalk markings.
5 Install in the reverse order IMPORTANTInstallation:  Only tighten bolts and nuts of the chassis components in the curb condition.  
6 Check headlamp setting and correct if necessary    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE Check and correct headlamp adjustment AP82.10-P-8260CW
REAR AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER

Number Designation Model 211 steel suspension
BA32.25-P-1003-03A Self-locking nut for attaching shock absorber to spring control arm - Stage 1 Nm -
Stage 2 ∠° -
M10 Nm 55