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Remove/install rear shock absorber - AR32.25-P-0110CW

MODEL 204, 207 

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Shock Absorber Components
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Fig 2: Identifying Cover Lock And Cover
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REMOVING/INSTALLING REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

- Remove/install - -
- - Installation: Replace self-locking bolts and nuts. -
1 Remove rear wheel - AP40.10-P-4050CW
2 Remove cover (3) on spring control arm (4) Press together locks (6e) of cover (6f) with sleeve (inside diameter 9 mm) or 9 mm box wrench (arrow). -
3 Disconnect electrical connector on damper (7) Vehicles with code (483) ADVANCED AGILITY package -
4 Remove inner fender from rear fender
5 Clamping rear spring Model 204.2 AR32.20-P-0200-06CW 
202 589 02 31 00 
211 589 03 63 00 
6.1 Raise exhaust system using transmission jack. Model 204.2 without engine 156 -
6.2 Unhook exhaust system at the rear and lower Model 204.2 with engine 156 -
7 Loosen spring control arm (4) on rear axle carrier and lower Model 204.2 AR35.20-P-0114CW
8 Remove rear spring Model 204.2 -
9 Unscrew nut (5) BA32.25-P-1001-03M 
10 Remove bolt (6) from spring control arm (4) Model 204.9: To remove the bolt (6) raise wheel carrier using telescopic lifter. -
11 Remove side paneling in trunk Model 204.0/3 AR68.30-P-4600CW
12 Unscrew nuts (1) from support bushing (2) - BA32.25-P-1002-03M 
13 Remove shock absorber (7) Model 204.0/3, 207: Compress damper (7) and move out backwards over the brake hose. -
Checking - -
14 Check shock absorber (7) Replace if necessary. AR32.25-P-0121CW 
15 Check support bushing (2) for damage Replace if necessary. -
Only carry out steps 16 to 18 when replacing the shock absorber (7) - -
16 Unscrew nut (8) from piston rod (9) - BA32.25-P-1003-03M 
17 Remove support bushing (2) - -
18 Remove stop buffer with protective cap - -
19 Install in the reverse order - -
REAR AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER TIGHTENING TORQUE

Number Designation   Model 204
BA32.25-P-1001-03M Self-locking nut, shock absorber to spring control arm Stage 1 55 Nm
    Stage 2 60 Degrees
BA32.25-P-1002-03M Self-locking nut, damper to body Stage 1 15 Nm
    Stage 2 35 Nm
BA32.25-P-1003-03M Self-locking nut, damper to piston rod   28 Nm