Disassemble/assemble suspension strut - AR32.25-P-1018TS
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MODEL 211.0/2 except CODE (489) Airmatic (semi-active air suspension)
MODEL 211.6
MODEL 230 except CODE (487) Active Body Control (ABC) except CODE (P99) Special model "AMG Black Series"
Shown on suspension strut, model 211
MODIFICATION NOTES
| 15.10.07 | Torque for nut on piston rod incorporated | Step 6 | *BA32.25-P-1014-04B |
| Removing | |||
| Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. | 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 | |
| Risk of injury caused by pinching or crushing when working on springs or spring bodies that are under tension | 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 | |
| Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts | AH00.00-N-0001-01A | ||
| Springs; general background information. | AH32.20-P-9404-01A | ||
| 1 | Remove front or rear suspension strut (7) | Remove front suspension strut: | |
| Model 211 with 4MATIC | AR32.25-P-1017T | ||
| Model 211 without 4Matic, 230 | AR32.25-P-1017TS | ||
| Remove rear suspension strut: | |||
| Model 230 | AR32.25-P-1016RA | ||
| Disassemble/assemble | |||
| 2 | Clamp the tensioning device (01) in the vise and insert the clamping plate (02a) and clamping plate (02b) | *203589013100 | |
| Model 230: | |||
| Clamping plate | *230589116300 | ||
| Model 211: | |||
| *211589016300 | |||
| Model 230, front suspension strut: | |||
| *230589106300 | |||
| Model 230, rear suspension strut: | |||
| *230589106300 | |||
| 3 | Install suspension strut (7) in spring compressor (01) | ||
| 4 | Clamp the spring (4) until the upper spring cup (5b) is relieved of load | ||
| 5 | Remove cap (5d) | ||
| 6 | Unscrew mounting nut (5c) and remove shock absorber (2) | ||
| *BA32.25-P-1014-04B | |||
| Model 211: | |||
| *210589000900 | |||
| Model 230: | |||
| *202589000900 | |||
| 7 | Remove bellows (6a) and stop damper (6b) | ||
| 8 | Remove lower spring cup (3e), contact rubber (3d) and support washer (3c) | ||
| 9 | Unclamp tensioning device (01) and remove spring (4) with upper spring cup (5b) and spring seat (5a) | ||
| Checking | |||
| 10 | Inspect shock absorber (2) | AR32.25-P-0121A | |
| Install support ring (3a) in correct position on new shock absorber. Caliper gage, measuring range up to 500 mm gotis://G_58.3_09.1 |
AR32.25-P-1018-01TS | ||
| 11 | Check bellows (6a), stop damper (6b), spring seat (5a), support washer (3c) and contact rubber (3d) for wear | ||
| 12 | Assemble in the reverse order | ||
| Install | |||
| 13 | Install front or rear suspension strut (7) | Install front suspension strut: | |
| Model 211 with 4MATIC | AR32.25-P-1017T | ||
| Model 211 without 4Matic, 230 | AR32.25-P-1017TS | ||
| Install rear suspension strut: | |||
| Model 230 | AR32.25-P-1016RA | ||
| 14 | Inspect headlamp adjustment, correct if necessary. | After installing new parts | |
| Check and correct the adjustment of the headlamps | Model 211 | AP82.10-P-8260T | |
| Model 230 | AP82.10-P-8260R |
SUSPENSION STRUTS
| Number | Designation | Model 211 steel suspension | Model 230 except code P99 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA32.25-P-1014-04B | Nut to piston rod | Nm | 23 | 23 |