Remove/install front shock absorber - AR32.25-P-0105TX

MODEL 219.3 except CODE (489) Aromatic (semi-active air suspension)

Fig 1: Identifying Front Shock Absorber Remove/Install Components

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	Removing
	Risk of injury caused by pinching or crushing when working on springs or spring bodies that are under load	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
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	Springs; general background information.		AH32.20-P-9404-01A
1	Remove front suspension strut (7)		AR32.25-P-1017TX
	Disassemble/assemble
2	Clamp the tensioning device (01) in the vise and insert the clamping plate (02a) and clamping plate (02b)		Figure
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3	Install suspension strut (7) in spring compressor (01)	Insert suspension strut (7) so that as many windings as possible on the spring (4) are tensioned.
4	Clamp the spring (4) until the upper spring cup (5b) is relieved of load
5	Remove cap (5d)
6	Unscrew mounting nut (5c) and remove shock absorber (2)	Counterhold the piston rod (2a) using the socket.
			*BA32.25-P-1001-01F
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7	Remove bellows (6a) and stop damper (6b)
8	Remove lower spring cup (3e), contact rubber (3d) and support washer (3c)
9	Unclamp tensioning device (01) and remove spring (4) with upper spring cup (5b) and spring seat (5a)
	Checking
10	Inspect shock absorber (2)	Check shock absorber (2) for leaks. A thin film of oil on the shock absorber (2) is acceptable. Replace shock absorber (2) if necessary: ↓	AR32.25-P-0121TX
		Mount support ring (3a) in correct position on new shock absorber (2).	AR32.25-P-1018-01TX
			*WH58.30-Z-1006-12A
11	Check bellows (6a), stop damper (6b), spring seat (5a), support washer (3c) and contact rubber (3d) for wear	Replace any components with oil contamination, cracks or deformation.
12	Assemble in the reverse order
	Install
13	Install front suspension strut (7)		AR32.25-P-1017TX
14	Check headlamp setting and correct if necessary	After installing new parts.
	Check and correct headlamp adjustment		AP82.10-P-8260TX