Disassemble/assemble suspension strut - AR32.25-P-1018LW

MODEL 205 without CODE 489 (AIRMATIC)

Fig 1: Suspension Strut Disassemble/Assemble Components

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Alignment of spring cup (2) to shock absorber (10)

Fig 2: Aligning Spring Cup To Shock Absorber

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	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
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	Remove
1	Remove suspension strut (13)		AR32.25-P-1017LW
	Disassemble/assemble
2	Clamp tensioning device (11) in vise and insert clamping plates (12)	Tensioning device	Fig 6
		Model 205 (except 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/464) Clamping plate	Fig 3
		Model 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/464 Clamping plates	Fig 5
3	Insert suspension strut (13) into tensioning device (11)	Insert suspension strut (13) to tension as many spring coils (5) as possible.
4	Place match marks on spring (5) and clamping plates (12) using adhesive tape	Do not use a touch-up paint pen because the spring (5) is color coded.
5	Clamp spring (5) until spring cup (2) is relieved of load	Align spring cup (2), as shown, with shock absorber (10).
6	Unscrew nut (1) and remove spring cup (2) together with shim (3) and spring seat (4)	Counterhold piston rod (8). Do not use an impact wrench.
		Nut, piston rod to head bearing	*BA32.25-P-1003-04P
		Socket wrench	Fig 4
7	Remove shock absorber (10) from spring (5)
8	Remove boot (7) and stop buffer (6)
9	Release tensioning device (11) and remove spring (5)	When replacing the spring (5) transfer the marking on the old spring (5) to the new spring (5). The new spring (5) has a marking on the fourth coil. The last two digits denote the load group L1 to L3. L1 = Install two shims (3). L2 = Install one shim (3). L3 = Do not install any shims (3).
	Check
10	Check shock absorber (10)		AR32.25-P-0121CW
11	Check boot (7), stop buffer (6) and spring seat (4) for signs of wear	Replace any components with oil fouling, cracks or deformation.
12	Assemble in the reverse order
	Install
13	Install suspension strut (13)		AR32.25-P-1017LW
14	Check headlamp adjustment	After installation of new parts.
			AP82.10-P-8260E