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Remove/install the suspension strut - AR32.25-P-1017TA

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

Shown on left suspension strut 

Fig 1: Identifying Suspension Strut Components
G07285310Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
MODIFICATION NOTES

9.8.08 SWZ 140 589 00 33 00 for prying off upper ball joint added Step 3 AR33.20-P-0500-01N
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
DANGER Risk of injury  caused by moving parts that can pinch, crush  or, in extreme cases, even sever  extremities No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating range of the mechanism when moving components. AS00.00-Z-0009-01A
NOTES Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
NOTES 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    
IMPORTANTInstallation  Only tighten nuts and bolts of chassis components when vehicle is in a ready-to-drive condition.    
1 Position wheels straight ahead    
2 Remove front wheel    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE Remove/install wheels AP40.10-P-4050Z
3 Relieve the pressure from the air suspension strut (40) using STAR DIAGNOSIS until the residual pressure is reached IMPORTANT Residual pressure in air suspension strut up to 3.5 bar  
NOTES Notes on AIRmatic AH32.22-P-1000-02T 
4 Disconnect electrical connector (1) at the top of the shift valve    
5 Detach pressure line connection (40a) IMPORTANT Seal pressure line during repair work.  
IMPORTANTInstallation:  Before assembly, damaged pressure line connections or damaged pressure lines must be repaired. AR32.22-P-2001-02I 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.25-P-1003-04B 
SPECIAL TOOL *211589000900
6 Unscrew nuts (2) of air suspension strut (40) to front end TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.25-P-1001-04B 
7 Remove fender liner front section in front fender   AR88.10-P-1310T
8 Disconnect electrical connector for damping valve unit   AR32.22-P-1500-01TV
9 Unscrew nut (3) and press upper ball joint out of steering knuckle (5) IMPORTANT To prevent the steering knuckle from folding down too low, attach a support strap between the upper control arm (4) and wheel carrier. AR33.20-P-0500-01N
SPECIAL TOOL *210589046300
SPECIAL TOOL *202589023300
SPECIAL TOOL *140589003300
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA33.20-P-1018-01A 
10 Detach air suspension strut (40) from spring control arm (6) IMPORTANTInstallation:  Tighten the threaded connection in the curb condition at normal vehicle level.  
11 Press down spring control arm (6), detach air suspension strut (40) from spring control arm (6) and remove sideways and downwards IMPORTANT When replacing or reinstalling the air suspension strut, check the condition of the air suspension strut: ↓  
Check minimum installed length of air suspension struts and replace air suspension struts if necessary. AR32.25-P-1017-02T 
REFER TO FORMS Dispose of suspension strut.   OS32.25-P-0122-01J
12 Install in the reverse order    
13 Charge relevant air suspension strut (40) using STAR DIAGNOSIS to 5 bar NOTES When filling the wheels must not have any contact with the ground, as the air spring bellows in the air suspension strut will be destroyed when filling with suspension compressed.  
14 Tighten threaded connection of air suspension struts (40) on spring control arm (6) to curb condition IMPORTANT Select the normal vehicle level.  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.25-P-1007-04B 
15 Check AIRmatic for leaks.   AR32.22-P-8100T 
SUSPENSION STRUTS

Number Designation Model 211 Airmatic
BA32.25-P-1001-04B Nut, front suspension strut to front end Nm 30
BA32.25-P-1003-04B Air suspension pressure line to front suspension strut Nm 2
BA32.25-P-1007-04B Nut, front suspension strut to spring control arm Nm 165
WHEEL LOCATION, HUB

Number Designation Model 211 except 211.08/09/28/29
BA33.20-P-1018-01A Self-locking nut, upper wishbone follower joint to steering knuckle Stage 1 Nm 20
Stage 2 ∠° 90
Fig 2: Identifying Wrench Socket (211 589 00 09 00)
G07285311Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 3: Identifying Puller (140 589 00 33 00)
G07285312Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 4: Identifying Thrust Washer M 10X1.5 (210 589 04 63 00)
G07285313Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 5: Identifying Puller (202 589 02 33 00)
G07285314Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.