Clamping rear spring - AR32.20-P-0200-06MB
MODEL 221.1 with CODE (Z07) Top protection
MODEL 220 with CODE (979) Special protection version except CODE (Z04) Light armoring
| Risk of injury caused by pinching or crushing when working on springs or spring bodies that are under load | Use only approved tensioning devices; shield off hazard area if necessary. Inspect special tools for damage and proper operation (visual inspection). Wear protective gloves. | AS00.00-Z-0001-01A |
The retaining lugs (arrow) must always engage in the recesses in the upper clamping plate.
Installed state
- Insert upper clamping plate (01b) into rear spring (73) such that approx. 3 coils remain exposed above.
- Position lower clamping plate (01c) on spring control arm (72) from below.
- Insert tensioning device (01a) into clamping plates (01b, 01c) from below through spring control arm (72) and secure to upper clamping plate (01b).
- Tension rear spring (73).
Do not use an impact wrench.
Fig 4: Identifying Upper Clamping Plate Into Rear Spring And Lower Clamping Plate On Spring Control ArmCourtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Removed state
- Insert rear spring (73) into spring control arm (72).
- Insert upper clamping plate (01b) into rear spring (73) such that approx. 3 coils remain exposed above.
- Position lower clamping plate (01c) on spring control arm (72) from below.
- Insert tensioning device (01a) into clamping plates (01b, 01c) from below through spring control arm (6) and secure to upper clamping plate (01b).
- Align rear spring (73) with spring control arm (72).
- Tension rear spring (73).
The hole (arrow) in the impression on the spring control arm must be exposed.