Remove/install rear spring (ONLY MODELS 203, 209, 211, 219, without Airmatic) - AR32.20-P-0230P
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MODEL 203
MODEL 209 except CODE (P98) Black Series
MODEL 211.0, 219 except CODE (489) AIRmatic (semi-active air suspension)
Shown on model 203
| Remove/install | |||
| 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 on self-locking nuts and bolts | AH00.00-N-0001-01A | ||
| While working on the rear axle, care must be taken to ensure that the surface of aluminum components do not get any scratches, cracks and notches. Otherwise the service life of the parts will be affected | |||
| Only tighten nuts and bolts of chassis components when vehicle is in a ready-to-drive condition. | |||
| 1 | Lift vehicle on lifting platform. | Model 203, 209 | AR00.60-P-1000P |
| Model 211 | AR00.60-P-1000T | ||
| Model 219 | AR00.60-P-1000TX | ||
| 2 | Remove cover (72c) of spring control arm (72) | ||
| 3 | Remove plastic cone in the top rubber mount (74) of the rear spring (73) | Model 211, 219 | |
| Figure | |||
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| Model 203 except 203.08 /28, Model 209 Model 203.08 /28 |
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| Model 211, 219 | Figure | ||
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| Model 203 except 203.08 /28, Model 209 Model 203.08 /28 |
Figure | ||
| Model 211, 219 | Figure | ||
| 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. Check special tools for damage and proper operation (visual inspection). Wear protective gloves. |
AS00.00-Z-0001-01A | |
| 6 | Tension rear spring (73) | Model 211 /219: Observe oil chalk markings. |
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| Model 203 except 203.081 /084 /281 /284, Model 209 Model 203.081 /084 /281 /284 | AR32.20-P-0200-01A | ||
| Model 211, 219 | AR32.20-P-0200-06T | ||
| Springs; general background information. | AH32.20-P-9404-01A | ||
| 7.1 | Unscrew nut (72b) and detach spring control arm (72) from rear axle carrier | Model 203, 209 |
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| *BA35.20-P-1001-01A | |||
| 7.2 | Detach shock absorber (6j) from spring control arm (72) | Model 211, 219 |
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| *BA32.25-P-1003-03A | |||
| 8 | Remove rear spring (73) with rubber bushing (74). | ↓ Check, correct headlamp setting: |
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| Model 203, 209 | AP82.10-P-8260P | ||
| Model 211 | AP82.10-P-8260T | ||
| Model 219 | AP82.10-P-8260TX | ||
| 9 | Install in the reverse order |
SPRING CONTROL ARM
| Number | Designation | Model 203 | Model 209 | ||
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| BA35.20-P-1001-01A | Self-locking nut, spring control arm to rear axle carrier | Stage 1 | Nm | 70 | 50 |
| Stage 2 | ∠° | - | 45 | ||
REAR AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER
| Number | Designation | Model 211 steel suspension | Model 219 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 | 55 | |||