Remove/install the suspension strut - AR32.25-P-1017LFA
MODEL 217
with CODE 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))
MODEL 222
with CODE 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))
Shown on left side of vehicle
Shown on MODEL 222
| Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off during lifting | Only lift vehicle at the lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. | AS00.00-Z-0032-01A | |
| 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 the vehicle manufacturer. | AS00.00-Z-0010-01A | |
| Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts | AH00.00-N-0001-01A | ||
| Notes on repair work on suspension components | AH00.00-P-0100-01A | ||
| Notes on Active Body Control suspension | AH32.50-P-0001-01LF | ||
| Remove/install | |||
| 1 | Release pressure in ABC system using diagnostic system | AR32.50-P-0001-01LF | |
| AD00.00-P-2000-04B | |||
| Risk of injury caused by fingers being jammed or pinched when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lid/rear-end door or sliding roof. | No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area when the components are moving. | AS00.00-Z-0011-01A | |
| 2 | Open and secure engine hood | ||
| 3 | Detach corresponding front complete wheel | ||
| AP40.10-P-4050HA | |||
| 4 | Detach line bracket (1) | ||
| 5 | Unscrew nut and open line bracket (2) | When removing the left suspension strut (3) | |
| Risk of injury to skin or eyes from hydraulic fluid spraying out under pressure. Risk of poisoning from swallowing hydraulic fluid. | Depressurize hydraulic system completely before starting any work on it. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses. | AS00.00-Z-0013-01A | |
| 6 | Disconnect hydraulic line from quick-release coupling (4) and seal lines using suitable stop plugs | AR32.50-P-0024SX | |
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| 7 | Open cable duct (5) on suspension strut (3) and place to one side | ||
| 8 | Detach brake hose clip (6) from steering knuckle | ||
| 9 | Unhook electrical line (7) from bracket on longitudinal member | ||
| 10 | Unscrew nut from suspension strut (3) on spring control arm (8) | Counterhold suspension strut joint (9) in spring control arm (8). Otherwise the suspension strut joint (9) will be damaged. Nut, suspension strut at front to spring control arm |
*BA32.25-P-1002-04O |
| 11 | Detach suspension strut (3) from suspension strut joint (9) using puller (10) and thrust piece (11) | Place rag between puller (11) and tie rod. Otherwise the tie rod will be damaged. |
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| 12 | Remove corresponding covers (15) from suspension strut tower | ||
| 13 | Detach electrical connection (16) from corresponding suspension strut (3) | ||
| 14 | Detach corresponding cover (17) and place to one side | ||
| 15 | Unscrew nuts (18) from corresponding suspension strut (3) | *BA32.25-P-1001-04O | |
| 16 | Support steering knuckle using telescopic lifter and transmission plate | ||
| 000 588 10 62 00 Support plate | WS26.00-P-3309B | ||
| 000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount | WS01.00-P-0092B | ||
| 17 | Secure steering knuckle against folding down | ||
| 18 | Detach transverse control arm from steering knuckle | AR33.20-P-0500LF | |
| 19 | Lower telescopic lifter far enough to enable suspension strut (3) to be removed | Do not tension brake hose. Otherwise the brake hose may be damaged. |
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| Check | |||
| 20 | Check suspension strut (3) condition | When reinstalling suspension strut (3) If damaged or worn ↓ Replace suspension strut (3) |
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| 21 | Check condition of suspension strut joint (9) on spring control arm (8) | In the event of play or damage ↓ Replace spring control arm (8) |
AR33.15-P-0170LF |
| 22 | Install in the reverse order | ||
| 23 | Fill and bleed ABC system | AR32.50-P-0021SX | |
| 24 | Calibrate stroke of suspension struts (3) | ||
| AD00.00-P-2000-04B | |||
| AR40.20-P-0301LF |
SUSPENSION STRUTS
| Number | Designation | Model 217 | MODEL 222 except CODE Z07 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA32.25-P-1001-04O | Nut, suspension strut at front to body | Nm | 50 | 50 |
SUSPENSION STRUTS
| Number | Designation | Model 217 | MODEL 222 except CODE Z07 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA32.25-P-1002-04O | Nut, suspension strut at front to spring control arm | Stage 1 | Nm | 120 | 120 |
| Stage 2 | ∠° | 45 | 45 | ||