Remove/install the suspension strut - AR32.25-P-1017TS (without Active Body Control)

MODEL 211.0 /2 (except 211.08 /09 /28 /29) except CODE (489) Airmatic (semi-active air suspension) 

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

MODEL 211.6 

Shown on model 211 

Fig 1: Identifying Suspension Strut Components - Shown On Model 211

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

	Remove/install
	Risk of injury caused by moving parts that can pinch, crush or  , in extreme cases even sever extremities.	Keep body parts and limbs well clear of moving parts.	AS00.00-Z-0009-01A
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	When working on the front-end assembly, be careful not to scratch, mark or notch the surfaces of aluminum parts. Otherwise the service life of the parts will be affected
Installation	Tighten nuts and bolts of chassis components only when vehicle is in the ready-to-drive condition.
1	Position wheels straight ahead.
2	Remove front wheel
	Remove and install wheels		AP40.10-P-4050Z
3	Unscrew nuts (1).		*BA32.25-P-1001-04B
4	Detach suspension strut (7) from spring control arm (17)	Model 211	*BA32.25-P-1002-04B
		Model 230	*BA32.25-P-1007-04B
5	Press spring control arm (17) downwards and remove spring strut (7) towards the rear
6	Install in the reverse order
7	Check headlamp setting and correct if necessary	After installing new parts
	Check and correct headlamp adjustment	Model 211	AP82.10-P-8260T
		Model 230	AP82.10-P-8260R