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Remove/install the suspension strut - AR32.25-P-1017TX

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

Fig 1: Identifying Suspension Strut Remove/Install Components
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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. Keep body parts and limbs well clear of moving parts. AS00.00-Z-0009-01A
NOTES Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Tighten nuts and bolts of chassis components only when vehicle is in the ready-to-drive condition.    
1 Place front wheels in straight-ahead position    
2 Remove front wheel    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE Remove and install wheels   AP40.10-P-4050TX
3 Unscrew nuts (1). TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.25-P-1001-04K 
4 Detach suspension strut (7) from spring control arm (17) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.25-P-1002-04K 
5 Press spring control arm (17) downwards and remove spring strut (7) towards the rear    
6 Install in the reverse order    
7 Check headlamp setting and correct if necessary After installing new parts  
REFER TO MAINTENANCE Check and correct headlamp adjustment   AP82.10-P-8260TX
STRUTS

Number Designation Model 219 with steel suspension
BA32.25-P-1001-04K Nut, front suspension strut to front end Nm 25
BA32.25-P-1002-04K Bolt, front suspension strut to spring control arm Nm 165