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Remove/install suspension strut - AR32.25-P-1017CW

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MODEL 172, 204, 207 

Shown on model 204.0/2 without 4MATIC 

Fig 1: Identifying Suspension Strut Components - Model 204.0/2 Without 4MATIC
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Illustrated on model 204.98 

Fig 2: Identifying Suspension Strut Components - Model 204.98
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Fig 3: Identifying Drift, Cap, Retaining Clamp And Spring Cup
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
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 self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1 Open engine hood and move to vertical position    
2 Remove left or right front wheel Model 172 AP40.10-P-4050V
    Model 204, 207 AP40.10-P-4050CW
3 Unscrew nut (1a) and press link rod (1) out of suspension strut (40) IMPORTANT When removing, counterhold at the ball head bolt with internal torx.
Model 172
TORQUE SPECIFICATION		 *BA32.20-P-1004-02B 
    Model 204, 207
TORQUE SPECIFICATION		 *BA32.20-P-1002-02P 
4 Unclip electrical line (2) from line bracket (3)    
5 Remove cable tie (4) on suspension strut (40) Model 172, 204.0/2/3, 207
IMPORTANTInstallation:  Observe installation position and replace cable tie (4).
SPECIAL TOOL Pliers		 Fig 4
6.1 Unclip line holder (3) from suspension strut (40) and place to one side Model 172, 204.0/2/3, 207  
6.2 Open clip (12) and remove line bracket (3) from suspension strut (40) Model 204.9  
7 Detach electrical connection from suspension strut (40) Vehicles with code (483) ADVANCED AGILITY package  
8 Remove bolts (5) from steering knuckle (6) Model 172 *BA32.25-P-1002-01N 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 204 without 4MATIC, 207 *BA32.25-P-1002-04M 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 204 with 4MATIC *BA32.25-P-1005-04M 
9 Unscrew nut (7) and pull out bolt (8) Vehicles without 4MATIC
Model 172
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 204, 207		 *BA32.25-P-1001-01N 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.25-P-1001-04M 
10 Press suspension strut (40) out of steering knuckle (6) Vehicles without 4MATIC  
11 Remove bolts (9) from suspension strut tower Model 172
TORQUE SPECIFICATION		 *BA32.25-P-1003-01N 
    Model 204, 207
TORQUE SPECIFICATION		 *BA32.25-P-1003-04M 
REFER TO COMPONENT MODIFICATIONS Bolt, suspension strut to suspension strut tower modified Model 204 BT32.25-P-0002-01CW 
12 Press retaining clamps (11) of cap (10) together and remove suspension strut (40) IMPORTANT Insert two punches (01) through the bores in cap (10) and compress the retaining clamp (11) until the catch hooks (arrows) on the spring cup (41) are unlocked.  
REFER TO COMPONENT MODIFICATIONS Cap for front suspension strut modified Model 204 BT32.25-P-0001-01CW 
INSPECT Checking     
13 Check suspension strut (40) IMPORTANT The suspension strut (40) should be replaced in the event of damage.  
14 Install in the reverse order    
15 Perform wheel alignment check Model 204 AR40.20-P-0200CW
    Model 172, 207 AR40.20-P-0200EW
FRONT AXLE STABILIZER BAR

Number Designation     Model 172
BA32.20-P-1004-02B Self-locking nut, connecting rod to spring strut M10 Nm -
    M10x1.5 Nm -
    M12x1.5 Nm 100
    M12 Nm -
FRONT AXLE STABILIZER BAR

Number Designation   Model 204 Model 207
BA32.20-P-1002-02P Nut, link rod to suspension strut Nm 98 98
SUSPENSION STRUTS

Number Designation     Model 172
BA32.25-P-1001-01N Suspension strut to upper steering knuckle Stage 1 Nm 100
    Stage 2 ∠° 90
BA32.25-P-1002-01N Suspension strut to lower steering knuckle   Nm 110
BA32.25-P-1003-01N Suspension strut to body   Nm 65
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
BA32.25-P-1001-04M Suspension strut to upper steering knuckle M14x45 Stage 1 Nm 100 100
      Stage 2 ∠° 90 90
BA32.25-P-1002-04M Suspension strut to lower steering knuckle M12x20 Stage 1 Nm 70 70
      Stage 2   Releasing Releasing
      Stage 3 Nm 100 100
BA32.25-P-1003-04M Suspension strut to body     Nm 33 33
SUSPENSION STRUTS

Number Designation       Model 204.08/09/28/29/38/9
BA32.25-P-1003-04M Suspension strut to body     Nm 33
BA32.25-P-1005-04M Damper strut onto steering knuckle M14x70 Stage 1 Nm 120
      Stage 2 ∠° 90
SUSPENSION STRUTS

Number Designation       Model 207 without code 483 Model 207 with code 483
BA32.25-P-1001-04M Suspension strut to upper steering knuckle M14x45 Stage 1 Nm 100 100
      Stage 2 ∠° 90 90
BA32.25-P-1002-04M Suspension strut to lower steering knuckle M12x20 Stage 1 Nm 70 70
      Stage 2   Releasing Releasing
      Stage 3 Nm 100 100
BA32.25-P-1003-04M Suspension strut to body     Nm 33 33
Fig 4: Identifying Pliers (164 589 01 37 00)
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