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Replace shock absorber mount on lower control arm of front axle - AR32.25-P-0111GZ

MODEL 164 

Fig 1: Replacing Shock Absorber Mount On Lower Control Arm Of Front Axle
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install    
NOTES Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
NOTES Notes on repair work on suspension components   AH00.00-P-0100-01A
1 Secure vehicle on vehicle lift   AR00.60-P-0100GZ
2 Empty AIRmatic using STAR DIAGNOSIS With CODE 489 (Airmatic (air suspension with level adjustment and adaptive damping system ADS))
Empty and fill the AIRmatic as per the specifications; the complete wheels must not be touching the ground.
The air springs can otherwise be damaged and fail later.
AD00.00-P-2000-04A
3 Detach link rod from stabilizer bar Detach link rod carefully, stabilizer bar is under tension.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.20-P-1004-02L 
4 Relieve threaded connection for shock absorber on lower control arm (3) using transmission jack    
5 Unscrew bolt (1) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.25-P-1002-01G 
6 Lower the lower control arm (3)    
7 Remove shock absorber (4) Installation:  Do not exceed 140 bar pressure.
Otherwise the shock absorber mount (4) may be damaged
Installation:  Press in shock absorber mount (4) from front.
Use separate parts C and D of removal, insertion tool (5).
Press out shock absorber mount (4) to front. Use separate parts A and E of removal, insertion tool (5).
 
    SPECIAL TOOL Sleeve Fig 2
    SPECIAL TOOL Extraction/insertion tool Fig 4
    SPECIAL TOOL Hollow cylinder Fig 5
    SPECIAL TOOL Threaded spindle Fig 3
    SPECIAL TOOL Hydraulic hose (complete) Fig 6
    SPECIAL TOOL Hand pump Fig 7
8 Install in the reverse order    
FRONT AXLE STABILIZER BAR

Number Designation Model 164.1/8
BA32.20-P-1004-02L Nut, link rod to stabilizer bar Stage 1 Nm 100
2nd stage loosen ∠° 180
Stage 3 Nm 120
Stage 4 ∠° 45
FRONT AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER

Number Designation Model 164.1/8
BA32.25-P-1002-01G Self-locking nut, shock absorber to wishbone   Nm 265
Fig 2: Identifying Sleeve (166 589 01 14 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Threaded Spindle (652 589 00 33 11)
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Fig 4: Identifying Extraction/Insertion Tool (164 589 00 43 00)
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Fig 5: Identifying Hollow Cylinder (652 589 00 33 22)
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Fig 6: Identifying Hydraulic Hose (Complete) (652 589 00 33 23)
G07741037Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 7: Identifying Hand Pump (652 589 00 33 21)
G07741035Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.