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Disposing on spring actuator - OS32.30-P-0620-01A

MODEL 140, 210 with CODE (480) Rear axle level control system with CODE (217) Level control on rear axle with ADS 

MODEL 202, 203.2, 208 with CODE (480) Rear axle level control system 

MODEL 129 with CODE (216) Adaptive damping system (ADS 

DANGER Risk of injury  to skin or eyes from hydraulic fluid spraying out under pressure. Risk of poisoning from swallowing hydraulic fluid. Depressurize the hydraulic system completely before starting any work on the system. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses. AS00.00-Z-0013-01A
DANGER Risk of injury  caused by drilling gas-filled assemblies or components (noncombustible gases) Wear safety glasses and a face mask. AS00.00-Z-0006-01A
  1. Allow hydraulic fluid or brake fluid to flow out of the oil gallery (a) into a suitable container for disposal.
  2. Drill gas chamber (b) of the spring accumulator on the arched side (arrow) with a drill bit (3 mm dia.) until the gas flows out.
  3. Dispose of spring brake reservoir as scrap metal.
Fig 1: Locating Spring Accumulator On Arched Side
G07510583Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 2: Identifying Drill Gas Chamber And Oil Gallery
G07510584Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA