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Remove/install spring control arm, replace rubber bushing - AR35.20-P-0114SX

MODEL 221 

MODEL 216 

Fig 1: Identifying Spring Control Arm Remove/Install Components
G10109896Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
MODIFICATION NOTES

29.5.08 Value changed: Nut, linkage rod bracket to spring control arm Model 221 with code 487 *BA82.10-P-1004-02E 
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
NOTES Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
NOTES While working on the rear axle care must be taken to ensure that the surface of aluminum components do not get any scratches, cracks and notches. Otherwise the service life of the parts will be affected    
IMPORTANT Notes on AIRmatic   AH32.22-P-1000-02SX
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Only tighten nuts and bolts of chassis components when vehicle is in a ready-to-drive condition.    
1 Depressurize suspension strut (6j) using STAR DIAGNOSIS Vehicles with AIRmatic    
2 Secure vehicle on the lifting platform   AR00.60-P-0100SX
3 Remove wheel.    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE Remove/install wheels   AP40.10-P-4050SX
4 Detach level sensor linkage from spring control arm (6) Vehicles with code 487 Active Body Control (ABC)  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA82.10-P-1004-02E 
5 Detach expansion rivets (6e) and remove cover (6f)    
6 Clamping rear spring Vehicles with code Z07 Top protection AR32.20-P-0200-06MB
SPECIAL TOOL Figure
SPECIAL TOOL Figure
7 Detach exhaust rubber mount from flange connection and lower exhaust system at rear Engine 156, 272, 273, 275 AR49.10-P-7100SX
Engine 642, 629 AR49.10-P-7100SXI
8 Detach suspension strut (6j) from spring control arm (6) INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Raise wheel carrier (7) using transmission jack and transmission plate until the rear axle shaft (37) is roughly horizontal, then tighten all the bolted connections which have been screwed on loosely.
Transmission jack 2.0-7.0 t
 
Transmission plate for passenger cars and commercial vehicles
 
 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.25-P-1005-04L 
9 Detach spring control arm (6) from rear axle carrier (1) IMPORTANT Lower the exhaust system using the transmission jack and transmission platform until the bolt (6g) can be removed.  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.20-P-1001-01A 
10 Detach spring control arm (6) from wheel carrier (7) INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Mount bolted connection loosely.  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.20-P-1002-01A 
11 Release tension on rear spring and remove from spring control arm (6) When replacing the spring control arm on vehicles with code Z07 Top protection  
INSPECT Checking     
12 Check rubber bushing (6b) in rear axle carrier (1) If necessary: ↓
Remove/install spring control arm rubber mount:
 
Vehicles without top protection AR35.20-P-0114-01SX
SPECIAL TOOL Figure
SPECIAL TOOL
Vehicles with code Z07 Top protection
Fig 5
13 Install in the reverse order    
14 Carry out level calibration and plunger calibration using STAR DIAGNOSIS Vehicles with code 487 Active Body Control (ABC)  
15 Perform wheel alignment check   AR40.20-P-0200SX
REAR AXLE LEVEL SENSOR

Number Designation Model 216 Model 221 with code 487
BA82.10-P-1004-02E Nut, linkage rod bracket to spring control arm Nm 22 22
SPRING CONTROL ARM

Number Designation Model 221 without code Z07/Z07+Z19 Model 221 with code Z07/Z07+Z19
BA35.20-P-1001-01A Self-locking nut, spring control arm to rear axle carrier Stage 1 Nm 60 120
Stage 2 ∠° 90 -
BA35.20-P-1002-01A Self-locking nut, spring control arm to wheel carrier. Stage 1 Nm 80 80
Stage 2 ∠° 90 90
SPRING CONTROL ARM

Number Designation Model 216
BA35.20-P-1001-01A Self-locking nut, spring control arm to rear axle carrier Stage 1 Nm 60
Stage 2 ∠° 90
BA35.20-P-1002-01A Self-locking nut, spring control arm to wheel carrier. Stage 1 Nm 80
Stage 2 ∠° 90
SUSPENSION STRUTS

Number Designation Model 221 with code 487 (ABC) Model 221 without 4MATIC and without code 487, Z07/Z07+Z19
BA32.25-P-1005-04L Nut, rear strut to spring control arm Nm 110 110
SUSPENSION STRUTS

Number Designation Model 221 with code Z07/Z07+Z19 Model 221 with 4MATIC
BA32.25-P-1005-04L Nut, rear strut to spring control arm Nm 110 110
SUSPENSION STRUTS

Number Designation Model 216 without 4MATIC Model 216 with 4MATIC
BA32.25-P-1005-04L Nut, rear strut to spring control arm Nm 110 110
Fig 2: Identifying Tensioning Device (202 589 01 31 00)
G07078265Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 3: Identifying Clamping Plates (202 589 13 63 00)
G09982166Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 4: Identifying Press Out/In Tool (220 589 01 43 00)
G07274459Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 5: Identifying Extraction Tool (202 589 04 43 00)
G07650816Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA