Remove/install rear spring - AR32.20-P-0230GX

MODEL 461, 463 

Illustrated on right side of vehicle 

Fig 1: Identifying Nut, Shock Absorber And Rear Spring

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Fig 2: Identifying ALB Controller Linkage

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Fig 3: Identifying Hydraulic Lines And Electrical Line

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Fig 4: Identifying Rear Spring And Plastic Hose

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	Remove/install
	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 poisoning  caused by swallowing brake fluid. Risk of injury  caused by brake fluid coming into contact with skin and eyes.	Only pour brake fluid into suitable and appropriately marked containers. Wear protective clothing and eye protection when handling brake fluid.	AS42.50-Z-0001-01A
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	Notes on repairs to brake system		AH42.00-P-0003-01A
	Brake fluid notes		AH42.50-P-0001-01A
1	Lift/jack up vehicle		AR00.60-P-1000G
2	Remove rear wheels
	Remove/install wheels		AP40.10-P-4050G
3.1	Detach linkage of ALB controller (5) from axle housing	Vehicles with ALB controller on axle housing
3.2	Detach linkage from level sensor on trailing arm	Vehicles without ALB controller on axle housing
4	Support rear axle and secure to prevent it from falling down
5	Detach hydraulic lines (4) at rear axle.	Seal connections immediately with stop plugs.
		The brake fluid reservoir must not run empty, otherwise difficulties may be encountered when bleeding. Dripping brake fluid causes paint damage.	Figure
6	Detach electrical lines (7) at brackets
7	Detach nuts (1) from dampers (2)		*BA32.25-P-1001-03E
8	Pull bolts out of dampers (2)
9	Lower rear axle.	Only lower the rear axle until the rear springs (3) can be removed.
10	Remove rear springs (3)	Installation  : Check plastic hose (6) at first thread at top and at bottom on rear spring (3) for damage and replace if necessary. Ensure rear spring (3) is seated correctly.
11	Install in the reverse order
12	Bleed brake system and check for proper operation and leaktightness	All except model 463.270/271 and model 463 with code (979) Special protection version	AR42.10-P-0010GG
		Model 463.270/271	AR42.10-P-0010GX
		model 463.248/236 with code (979) Special protection version	AR42.10-P-0010GS
13	Bleed differential lock hydraulic system		AR33.40-P-0701GG

Fig 5: Identifying Set Of Stop Plugs (129 589 00 91 00)

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