Remove/install the suspension strut - AR32.25-P-1017LW

MODEL 205 without CODE 489 (AIRMATIC) 

Shown except CODE M005 (4MATIC) 

Fig 1: Suspension Strut Remove/Install Components - Shown Except Code M005

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Fig 2: Suspension Strut Remove/Install Components

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Shown with CODE M005 (4MATIC) 

Fig 3: Suspension Strut Remove/Install Components - Shown With Code M005

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	Risk of injury.  Moving parts can pinch, crush or, in extreme cases even sever extremities.	No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating range of the mechanism when moving components.	AS00.00-Z-0009-01A
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	Notes on repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A
	Remove/install
1	Remove left or right front wheel-and-tire assembly		AR40.10-P-1101A
2	Open cable duct (1) on suspension strut (2) and place to one side with lines connected	MODEL 205 without CODE 489 (AIRMATIC) without CODE M005 (4MATIC)
3	Unhook brake hose (10) from bracket (11)	MODEL 205 with CODE M005 (4MATIC) without CODE 489 (AIRMATIC)
4	Unhook electrical lines (13) from bracket (14) and place to one side	MODEL 205 with CODE M005 (4MATIC) without CODE 489 (AIRMATIC)
5	Detach suspension strut (2) from spring control arm (5)	Observe insertion direction of bolt (6). Bolt (6) must be inserted from the rear towards the front. Otherwise, the brake or the rim may be damaged.
		Nut, suspension strut to spring control arm	*BA32.25-P-1002-04P
6	Secure steering knuckle (3) against folding down
7	Detach upper transverse control arm (4) from steering knuckle (3)		AR33.20-P-0500LW
8	Lower the vehicle far enough to gain access to the cover (7) and service flap (8)
9	Remove cover (7) or service flap (8) from suspension strut tower
10	Unscrew nuts (9) from corresponding suspension strut (2)	Nut, suspension strut to body	*BA32.25-P-1001-04P
11	Remove suspension strut (2) downwards	Carefully remove suspension strut (2). Otherwise the spring control arm strut on the spring control arm (5) may be damaged.
	Check
12	Check condition of suspension strut (2)	If damage is present: ↓ Replace damaged parts on suspension strut (2).
			AR32.25-P-1018LW
13	Check condition of suspension strut link on spring control arm (5)	If there is damage or wear: ↓ Replace spring control arm (5).
			AR33.15-P-0170LW
14	Install in the reverse order
15	Check headlamp adjustment	When replacing components.
			AP82.10-P-8260E