Replace shock absorber mount on lower wishbone, Rear axle - AR32.25-P-0107GZA

MODEL 164 

Rear axle 

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

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	Remove/install
	Notes on repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1	Raise vehicle using vehicle lift until the wheels are clear of the ground		AR00.60-P-1000GZ
2	Empty AIRmatic using STAR DIAGNOSIS	Only vehicles with AIRmatic (air suspension with level adjustment and Adaptive Damping System ADS), code 489. 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	Support lower transverse control arm (2)	While working on the rear axle, care must be taken to ensure that the surface of aluminum components do not get any scratches, cracks and notches. Otherwise the service life of the parts will be reduced.
4	Remove bolt (1)	Self-locking nut, shock absorber to spring control arm	*BA32.25-P-1001-03K
5	Lower the lower control arm (2)	Lower the lower control arm (2) until the shock absorber mount (3) is accessible.
6	Press out shock absorber mount (3)	When installing the shock absorber mount (3) the pressure of the hand pump must not exceed 140 bar. Otherwise the shock absorber mount (3) may be damaged. Press shock absorber mount (3) out to rear. To press out, use the parts of the removal and insertion tool (4) marked with E and B. Installation:  Press in shock absorber mount (3) to front. To press in, use the separate parts marked with E and D and the threaded ball of the removal and insertion tool (4). Model 166: Use separate part E and sleeve for pressing in. Installation:  Align cutouts on separate part D or sleeve to mold joints on lower control arm (2).
		Sleeve	Fig 2
		Hand pump	Fig 3
		Hydraulic hose (complete)	Fig 4
		Threaded spindle	Fig 5
		Hollow cylinder	Fig 6
		Extraction/insertion tool	Fig 7
7	Install in the reverse order

REAR AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER

Number	Designation			Model 164.1/8
BA32.25-P-1001-03K	Self-locking nut, damper to spring control arm	Stage 1	Nm	100
		Stage 2	∠°	120

Fig 2: Identifying Sleeve (166 589 01 14 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Hand Pump (652 589 00 33 21)

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Fig 4: Identifying Hydraulic Hose (Complete) (652 589 00 33 23)

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Fig 5: Identifying Threaded Spindle (652 589 00 33 11)

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Fig 6: Identifying Hollow Cylinder (652 589 00 33 22)

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Fig 7: Identifying Removal And Insertion Tool (164 589 00 43 00)

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