Replace shock absorber mount on lower wishbone, Front axle - AR32.25-P-0107GZ

MODEL 164 

Front axle 

Fig 1: Identifying Shock Absorber Mount On Lower Wishbone - Front

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MODIFICATION NOTES

11.7.06	Nut, link rod to stabilizer bar		*BA32.20-P-1004-02L
6.9.06	Nut, link rod to stabilizer bar		*BA32.20-P-1004-02L

	Remove/install
	Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between the columns of the lifting platform and position the four support plates at the lifting platform support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1	Lift vehicle with two-post lift	Raise vehicle far enough until the wheels are clear of the ground.	AR00.60-P-1000GZ
2	Deflate air spring using the STAR DIAGNOSIS diagnostic system	Only vehicles with AIRmatic (air suspension with level adjustment and Adaptive Damping System ADS), code 489. Only deflate air springs, on which the shock absorber mounts are to be removed. Installation:  Before inflating the air springs start the engine and allow engine to run during inflation process. Installation:  Ensure air suspension system does not leak.
	Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and read out fault memory		AD00.00-P-2000-04A
3	Lift vehicle with two-post lift	Installation:  Lower vehicles far enough to enable the wheels to be easily accessible.	AR00.60-P-1000GZ
4	Undo bolted connection (1)		*BA32.25-P-1002-01G
5	Undo nut (2) and detach link rod from stabilizer bar		*BA32.20-P-1004-02L
6	Press lower transverse control arm (3) downwards	Press lower transverse control arm (3) far enough down to enable access to the shock absorber mount.
7	Press out rubber mount (4).	Removal:  To press out use the individual parts marked with A and E on the of the removal/insertion tool (5). Press the rubber mount (4) out forwards. Installation:  To press in use the individual parts marked with C and D and the threaded ball from the removal/insertion tool (5). Press in the rubber bushing (4) from the front. During installation the compression on the hand pump must not exceed 140 bar as otherwise the bearing may be damaged.
		Hand pump	Fig 2
		Hydraulic hose (complete)	Fig 3
		Threaded spindle	Fig 4
		Hollow cylinder	Fig 5
		Extraction and installation tool	Fig 6
8	Install in the reverse order

FRONT AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER

Number	Designation		Model 164.1/8
BA32.25-P-1002-01G	Self-locking nut for shock absorber on wishbone	Nm	265

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 Slacken	∠°	180
		Stage 3	Nm	45
		Stage 4	∠°	60

Fig 2: Identifying Hand Pump (652 589 00 33 21)

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Fig 3: Identifying Hydraulic Hose (Complete) (652 589 00 33 23)

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Fig 4: Identifying Threaded Spindle (652 589 00 33 11)

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Fig 5: Identifying Hollow Cylinder (652 589 00 33 22)

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Fig 6: Identifying Removal And Insertion Tool (164 589 00 43 00)

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