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

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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) except CODE (P99) Special model "AMG Black Series" 

MODEL 211.6 

Shown on model 211 

Fig 1: Identifying Suspension Strut Components
G07285315Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
MODIFICATION NOTES

18.3.08 Value changed: Nut, front suspension strut to front end Model 211 steel suspension *BA32.25-P-1001-04B 
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 Unscrew nuts (1). TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.25-P-1001-04B 
4 Detach suspension strut (7) from spring control arm (17) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 211 *BA32.25-P-1002-04B 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION 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 adjustment and correct if necessary After installing new parts  
REFER TO MAINTENANCE Check and correct the adjustment of the headlamps Model 211 AP82.10-P-8260T
REFER TO MAINTENANCE Model 230 AP82.10-P-8260R
SUSPENSION STRUTS

Number Designation Model 211 steel suspension Model 230 except code P99
BA32.25-P-1001-04B Nut, front suspension strut to front end Nm 30 20
BA32.25-P-1002-04B Bolt, front suspension strut to spring control arm Nm 165 -
BA32.25-P-1007-04B Nut, front suspension strut to spring control arm Nm - 110