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Remove/install rear spring (CODE P98 Black Series) - AR32.20-P-0230CBS

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Spring And Spring Control Arm
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Fig 2: Identifying Cover Lock And Cover
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.
Notes on repair work on suspension components
Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
AP40.10-P-4050CW
1 Remove rear wheel   -
2 Detach cover of spring control arm (2) IMPORTANT Press together locks of cover (6e) with sleeve (inside diameter 9 mm) or 9 mm box wrench (arrow).  
3 Risk of injury caused by pinching or crushing when working on springs or spring bodies that are under tension
Tension rear spring (1)
Use only approved tensioning devices; additionally screen off hazardous area if necessary. Check special tools for damage and proper operation (visual inspection). Wear protective gloves. AS00.00-Z-0001-01A
AR32.20-P-0200-06CW 
SPECIAL TOOL 211 589 03 63 00 
SPECIAL TOOL 202 589 02 31 00 
4 Remove required components of exhaust system   AR49.10-P-7100CW
5 Remove shock absorber from spring control arm (2)   AR32.25-P-0110CW 
6 Detach link rod for torsion bar from spring control arm (2)   AR32.20-P-0315CW 
7 Detach spring control arm (2) from rear axle carrier Support spring control arm to prevent the spring from dropping down.
Check height adjustment at top of spring
Check rubber boot at top of spring cup for damage. Replace as required.
Check zinc shim for damage. Replace as required.
 
8 Check headlamp adjustment and correct if necessary   AP82.10-P-8260CW
9 Install in the reverse order