Remove/install the suspension strut - AR32.25-P-1017SYZ

MODEL 221, 216 with 4MATIC 

Fig 1: Identifying Suspension Strut Components (1 Of 2)

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Fig 2: Identifying Suspension Strut Components (2 Of 2)

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MODIFICATION NOTES

18.3.08

Detach tie rod from steering knuckle, discontinued Detach upper transverse control arm from steering knuckle, discontinued

	Remove/install
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	Notes on AIRmatic		AH32.22-P-1000-02SX
1	Secure vehicle on vehicle lift		AR00.60-P-0100SX
2	Release pressure in suspension strut (40) completely using STAR DIAGNOSIS
3	Detach pressure line (40a) from suspension strut (40).	pressure line connection or pressure line (40a) is damaged: ↓	*BA32.25-P-1003-04L
		Repair AIRmatic pressure line connection.	AR32.22-P-2001-02SX
			*BA32.22-P-1002-03D
			*BA32.22-P-1004-03D
			*BA32.22-P-1006-03D
			*BA32.25-P-1003-04L
			*BA32.25-P-1006-04L
			*000589122800
			*211589000900
			*BR00.45-Z-1002-03A
4	Unscrew nuts (40b)		*BA32.25-P-1001-04L
5	Remove front wheel
	Remove/install wheels		AP40.10-P-4050SX
6	Disconnect electrical line (1) of front axle damping valve unit from front axle electrical distributor connector		AR33.10-P-0100-06SX
7	Unclip brake hose (4) and electrical line (1) from bracket (5)
8	Unscrew nut (40c) and press suspension strut (40) out of spring control arm (6)	The thrust piece from the puller (01) is not required. Turn steering onto lock: Left side: Turn steering onto left lock. Right side: Turn steering onto right lock.
			*BA32.25-P-1007-04L
			*123589083300
9	Remove suspension strut (40) downward toward rear	Turn steering onto lock: Left side: Turn steering onto left lock. Right side: Turn steering onto right lock.
	Checking
10	Check suspension strut (40)	When replacing or reinstalling, check the condition and if damaged or faulty replace the suspension strut (40): ↓	AR32.25-P-1017-02SX
		Dispose of suspension strut.	OS32.25-P-0122-01SX
11	Install in the reverse order
12	Check connection of pressure line (40a) to suspension strut (40) for leaks		AR32.22-P-8100SX

AIR SUSPENSION

Number	Designation		Model 216	Model 221
BA32.22-P-1002-03D	Pressure line air suspension to pressure reservoir	Nm	5	5
BA32.22-P-1004-03D	Pressure line, air suspension to compressor	Nm	5	5
BA32.22-P-1006-03D	Pressure line of air suspension to valve unit	Nm	3	3

SUSPENSION STRUTS

Number	Designation			Model 216 with 4MATIC	Model 221 with 4MATIC
BA32.25-P-1001-04L	Nut, front suspension strut to front end	Stage 1	Nm	35	35
		Stage 2	Nm	-	-
BA32.25-P-1003-04L	Air suspension pressure line to suspension strut		Nm	5	5
BA32.25-P-1006-04L	Air suspension pressure line to rear air spring		Nm	5	5
BA32.25-P-1007-04L	Nut, front suspension strut to spring control arm	M14	Nm	110	110
		M16	Nm	-	-

Fig 3: Identifying Puller (123 589 08 33 00)

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Fig 4: Identifying Slitting Knife (000 589 12 28 00)

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Fig 5: Identifying Wrench Socket (211 589 00 09 00)

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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1002-03A	Leak detection spray