Disassemble/Assemble Suspension Strut - AR32.25-P-1018LW

Model 205, 213 

except code 489 (AIRMATIC) 

Model 253 

except code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) 

Model 293 

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

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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 4
		Model 205 (except 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/464) except code 489 (AIRMATIC) Model 293 Clamping plate	Fig 3
		Model 205.064/086/087/264/286/287/364/386/387/464 except code 489 (AIRMATIC)	Fig 2
		Model 213 except code 489 (AIRMATIC) Model 253 except code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) Clamping plates
3	Insert suspension strut (13) into tensioning device (11).	Insert suspension strut (13) to tension as many spring coils (5) as possible.
4	mark spring (5) and clamping plates (12) relative to each other using adhesive strips.	Do not use a touch-up paint pen because the spring (5) is color coded.
5	Clamp spring (5) until spring retainer (2) is relieved.	Assembly:  Align spring retainer (2), as shown, to shock absorber (10).
6	Counterhold piston rod (8), remove nut (1) and take off spring retainer (2) as well as spring seat (4).	Do not use an impact wrench. Assembly:  Depending on the spring (5) involved, none, one or two shims (3) are fitted between the spring cup (2) and the spring seat (4). The spring (5) has an appropriate marking on the fourth coil. The last two characters define the load group and thereby the installation of the shims (3). L1 = Two shims (3) L2 = One shim (3) L3 = No shim (3)
		Nut, piston rod to head bearing	*BA32.25-P-1003-04P
		Socket set	Fig 1
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).	Assembly:  When replacing the spring (5) transfer the marking on the old spring (5) to the new spring (5). Assembly:  Make sure that the marking on the fourth coil of the spring (5) is not concealed by the tensioning device (11).
		Tensioning device	Fig 4
	Check
10	Check shock absorber (10) for damage and leakage.	In the event of a problem, ↓ Replace shock absorber (10).
11	Check boot (7), stop buffer (6) and spring seat (4) for wear.	In the event of a problem, ↓ Replace boot (7), stop buffer (6) or spring seat (4).
12	Assemble in the reverse order.
	Install
13	Install suspension strut (13).		AR32.25-P-1017LW
	Check
14	Check and correct headlamp adjustment.	After replacing spring seat (4) and spring (5).
		Model 293	AP82.10-P-8260KA
		Model 205 except code 489 (AIRMATIC)	AP82.10-P-8260E
		Model 253 except code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)
		Model 213 except code 489 (AIRMATIC)	AP82.10-P-8260J

Fig 1: Identifying Socket Set (001 589 03 16 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Clamping Plates (169 589 02 63 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Clamping Plate (230 589 11 63 00)

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Fig 4: Identifying Tensioning Device (203 589 01 31 00)

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