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

MODEL 212.0/1 except CODE (489) AIRmatic (air suspension with continuous damper adjustment) except CODE (488) Steel/air suspension 

MODEL 218 except CODE (489) AIRmatic (air suspension with continuous damper adjustment) except CODE (488) Steel/air suspension 

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

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Fig 2: Rear Spring Install/Remove 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; shield off hazard area if necessary. Inspect 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 columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at 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
		While working on the rear axle care must be taken to ensure that the surfaces of aluminum components do not get any scratches, cracks and notches. Otherwise the service life of the of the parts will be reduced.
1	Remove rear wheel		AP40.10-P-4050EW
2	Detach cover (6f) from spring control arm (6)	Compress locks (6e) of cover (6f) using sleeve or box wrench (arrow).
3	Tension rear spring (44)		AR32.20-P-0200-06EW
		Tensioning device	Figure
		Clamping plates	Figure
4	Remove rear spring (44) from spring control arm (6)	Clean supporting surface of rear spring (44) on spring control arm (6).
5	Install in the reverse order
6	Check headlamp adjustment and correct if necessary		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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