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

MODEL 204 without CODE P98 (Black Series) 

MODEL 207 

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Spring Remove/Install Components (1 Of 2)

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Fig 2: Identifying Rear Spring Remove/Install Components (2 Of 2)

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	Remove/install
	Risk of injury  caused by pinching or crushing when working on springs or spring bodies that are under tension	Use only approved tensioning devices; additionally screen off hazardous area if necessary. Check special tools for damage and proper operation (visual inspection). Wear protective gloves.	AS00.00-Z-0001-01A
	Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1	Remove rear wheel
			AP40.10-P-4050CW
2	Detach cover of spring control arm (2)	Press together locks of cover (6e) with sleeve (inside diameter 9 mm) or 9 mm box wrench (arrow).
3	Tension rear spring (1)		AR32.20-P-0200-06CW
		Tensioning device	Fig 3
		Clamping plates	Fig 4
4	Remove rear spring (1) from spring control arm (2)	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 of the parts will be reduced. Clean spring control arm (2) in area of spring seat.
5	Install in the reverse order
6	Check headlamp adjustment and correct if necessary
		MODEL 204 without CODE P98 (Black Series)	AP82.10-P-8260CW
		MODEL 207	AP82.10-P-8260EW

Fig 3: Identifying Tensioning Device (202 589 02 31 00)

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Fig 4: Identifying Clamping Plates (211 589 03 63 00)

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