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Remove/install front axle valve unit - AR32.50-P-0001R (SL500, SL55 AMG 2003-2006, SL600 2004-2006, SL65 AMG 2005): Notes

MODEL 230.474 /475 /476 /479 

Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle Valve Unit Components
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MODIFICATION NOTES

22.10.02 Safety note, included for the first time   AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
22.10.02 Notes on fitting hydraulic lines and hoses, included for the first time   AH32.50-P-0001-02A 
22.10.02 Remove engine compartment paneling, included for the first time   AR61.20-P-1105R
5.3.03 Value changed from 50 Nm to 45 Nm Figure in Column 1001, 1002, 1003, 1012 Lines 1 and 2, 1013 on Model 230 has been revised *BA32.50-P-1002-01A 
5.3.03 Specification changed from 10 Nm to 9 Nm Figure revised in row 1006, 1007, 1010, 1014 on model 230 *BA32.50-P-1006-01A 
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/Install    
DANGER Risk of death  cased by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between the columns of the hydraulic hoist and position the four support plates below the hoist support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
DANGER Risk of injury  to skin or eyes caused by hydraulic fluid spraying out under pressure. Risk of poisoning  caused by swallowing hydraulic fluid. Depressurize the hydraulic system completely before starting any work on the system. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses. AS00.00-Z-0013-01A
IMPORTANT Notes on active body control suspension Models 215, 220, 230 AH32.50-P-0001-01N 
1 Remove front panel sections from the engine encapsulation   AR61.20-P-1105R
2 Relieve pressure in ABC system   AR32.50-P-0001-01N 
3 Remove front axle pressure reservoir (14)   AR32.50-P-0010R 
4 Pressure pipe to the front suspension strut on the left of (FB1) and pressure pipe to the front suspension strut on the right of (FB2) of the valve unit ABC front axle (Y36/1) dismount TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.50-P-1002-01A 
NOTES Notes on fitting hydraulic lines and hoses Models 215, 220, 230 AH32.50-P-0001-02A 
5 Unscrew line to supply reservoir (T) and pressure line from tandem pump (P) from front suspension valve body (Y36/1) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.50-P-1002-01A 
6 Unscrew the bolt (14e)    
7 Unscrew the nuts (14b), remove the ABC front suspension valve body (Y36/1) along with its mounting bracket and shield TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.50-P-1010-01A 
8 Disconnect the electrical wiring plugs (14c, 14d) from the ABC front suspension valve body (Y36/1) IMPORTANTInstallation:  The wiring plugs and the connections on the front suspension ABC valve body (Y36/1) are color-coded, ensure that they are reconnected in the correct locations.  
9 Disconnect the front suspension ABC valve body (Y36/1) from its mounting bracket TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.50-P-1006-01A 
10 Install in the reverse order    
DANGER Risk of accident  caused by vehicle starting off by itself when engine is running. Risk of injury  caused by contusions and burns when working in engine during starting procedure Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving.
Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes.
Do not grasp hot or rotating parts.
AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
11 Fill and bleed ABC system   AR32.50-P-0021N 
ACTIVE BODY CONTROL SUSPENSION

Number Designation Model 230
BA32.50-P-1002-01A Union nut, line to front/rear axle valve unit Nm 45
BA32.50-P-1006-01A Bolt, valve unit to retaining plate Nm 9
BA32.50-P-1010-01A Nut, front axle valve unit to rubber buffer Nm 9