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Observe removal and installation position of shock absorber/ADS - AH32.32-P-0001-01A

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MODEL 210 with CODE 217 (Level control on rear axle with ADS) 

NOTES

NOTESObserve the following removal/installation positions of the damping valve! 

This is intended to prevent damage to the valve

Remove 

Turn shock absorber/ADS so that the damping valve is pointing outwards to prevent damage to the damping valve. The damping valve must not contact the spring tower.

Install 

The damping valve must not contact the spring tower during installation.

After installation, turn the shock absorber/ADS inwards, so that the damping valve points to the spring tower at the front end.

Location of left shock absorber/ADS (right-hand = in mirror reverse) 

Fig 1: Turning Shock Absorber/ADS
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