Disassemble/assemble suspension strut - AR32.25-P-1018TS: Notes

MODEL 211.0 /2 except CODE (489) Airmatic (semi-active air suspension)

MODEL 230 except CODE (487) Active Body Control (ABC)

MODEL 211.6

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Suspension Strut - Shown On Suspension Strut, Model 211

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on suspension strut, model 211

	Removing
	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
	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 or rear suspension strut (7)	Remove front suspension strut:
		Model 211 with 4MATIC	AR32.25-P-1017T
		Model 211 without 4MATIC, 230 Remove rear suspension strut:	AR32.25-P-1017TS
		Model 230	AR32.25-P-1016RA
	Disassemble/assemble
2	Clamp the tensioning device (01) in the vise and insert the clamping plate (02a) and clamping plate (02b)	Tensioning device	Fig 2
		Clamping plate Model 211:	Fig 4
		Clamping plate Model 230, front suspension strut:	Fig 3
		Clamping plate, part 01 Model 230, rear suspension strut:	Fig 6
		Clamping plate, part 02	Fig 6
3	Install suspension strut (7) in spring compressor (01)	When positioning the strut, attempt to get the maximum possible number of spring coils (4) in the spring clamp.
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 piston rod (2a).
			*BA32.25-P-1014-04B
		Socket wrench	Fig 7
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)	Checking shock absorbers for leaks A thin film of oil on the shock absorber is permissible. Replace shock absorbers according to requirement: ↓	AR32.25-P-0121A
		Install support ring (3a) in correct position on new shock absorber.	AR32.25-P-1018-01TS
		Caliper gage, measuring range up to 500 mm	*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 or rear suspension strut (7)	Install front suspension strut:
		Model 211 with 4MATIC	AR32.25-P-1017T
		Model 211 without 4MATIC, 230 Install rear suspension strut:	AR32.25-P-1017TS
		Model 230	AR32.25-P-1016RA
14.1	Check headlamp adjustment and correct if necessary	After installing new parts
	Check and correct headlamp setting	Model 211	AP82.10-P-8260T
		Model 230	AP82.10-P-8260R