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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 

Fig 1: Identifying Suspension Strut Components
G07196315Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
MODIFICATION NOTES

15.10.07 Torque for nut on piston rod incorporated Step 6 *BA32.25-P-1014-04B 
REMOVING Removing     
DANGER 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
DANGER 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 Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
IMPORTANT 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
DISASSEMBLINGASSEMBLING Disassemble/assemble     
2 Clamp the tensioning device (01) in the vise and insert the clamping plate (02a) and clamping plate (02b) SPECIAL TOOL *203589013100
Model 230:  
Clamping plate *230589116300
Model 211:  
SPECIAL TOOL Clamping plate *211589016300
Model 230, front suspension strut:  
SPECIAL TOOL Clamping plate, part 01 *230589106300
Model 230, rear suspension strut:  
SPECIAL TOOL Clamping plate, part 02 *230589106300
3 Install suspension strut (7) in spring compressor (01) IMPORTANT When positioning the strut, attempt to get the maximum possible number of spring coils (4) in the spring clamp.  
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) IMPORTANT Counterhold piston rod (2a).  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.25-P-1014-04B 
Model 211:  
SPECIAL TOOL Socket *210589000900
Model 230:  
SPECIAL TOOL Socket wrench *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)    
INSPECT Checking     
10 Inspect shock absorber (2) INSPECT Checking shock absorbers for leaks A thin film of oil on the shock absorber is permissible. Replace shock absorbers according to requirement: ↓ 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 IMPORTANT Replace any components with oil contamination, cracks or deformation.  
12 Assemble in the reverse order    
INSTALLING 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  
REFER TO MAINTENANCE Check and correct the adjustment of the headlamps Model 211 AP82.10-P-8260T
REFER TO MAINTENANCE 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
Fig 2: Identifying Tensioning Device (203 589 01 31 00)
G07196316Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 3: Identifying Clamping Plate (211 589 01 63 00)
G07196317Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 4: Identifying Clamping Plate (230 589 11 63 00)
G07196318Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 5: Identifying Wrench Socket (210 589 00 09 00)
G07196319Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 6: Identifying Tensioning Plates (230 589 10 63 00)
G07196320Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 7: Identifying Socket Wrench (202 589 00 09 00)
G07196321Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.