Replace Shock Absorber Mount On Lower Control Arm Of Front Axle - AR32.25-P-0111GZ

MODEL 164, 166 

	Remove/install
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	Notes on repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A
1	Secure vehicle on vehicle lift		AR00.60-P-0100GZ
2	Empty AIRmatic using STAR DIAGNOSIS	Model 164, 166 with code 489 (AIRMATIC) Empty and fill the AIRmatic as per the specifications; the complete wheels must not be touching the ground. The air springs can otherwise be damaged and fail later.	AD00.00-P-2000-04A
3	Detach torsion bar linkage from stabilizer bar	Carefully detach torsion bar linkage, torsion bar is under tension.
		Model 166 except code 468 (Active driving stability (stability)) Model 166 with code 468 (Active driving stability (stability)) Screw/bolt, link rod to torsion bar	*BA32.20-P-1002-02Q
		Model 164.1/8 Nut, torsion bar linkage to torsion bar	*BA32.20-P-1004-02L
4	Relieve threaded connection for shock absorber on lower control arm (3) using telescopic lifter 000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount		WS01.00-P-0092B
5	Unscrew bolt (1)	Model 166 Self-locking nut, shock absorber to wishbone	*BA32.25-P-1002-01O
		Model 164.1/8 Self-locking nut, shock absorber to wishbone	*BA32.25-P-1002-01G
6	Detach steering knuckle from upper transverse control arm	Model 166 Self-locking nut, upper ball joint out of upper transverse control arm to steering knuckle	*BA33.20-P-1001-01R
7	Lower the lower control arm (3)
8	Remove shock absorber (4)	Do not exceed 140 bar pressure. Otherwise the shock absorber mount (4) may be damaged. Press in shock absorber mount (4) from front. Model 164: Use separate parts C and D of removal, insertion device (5). Model 166: Use sleeve 166 589 01 14 00 and separate part C of removal, insertion device (5). Press out shock absorber mount (4) to front. Use separate parts A and E of removal, insertion device (5). Sleeve	Figure
		Extraction/insertion tool	Figure
		Hollow cylinder	Figure
		Threaded spindle	Figure
		Hydraulic hose (complete)	Figure
		Hand pump	Figure
9	Install in the reverse order

FRONT AXLE TORSION BAR

Number	Designation			Model 166 except code 468 (ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM)	Model 166 with code 468 (ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM)
BA32.20-P-1002-02Q	Screw/bolt, link rod to torsion bar	Stage 1	Nm	80	80
		Stage 2	∠°	90	90

FRONT AXLE TORSION BAR

Number	Designation			Model 164.1/8
BA32.20-P-1004-02L	Nut, torsion bar linkage to torsion bar	Stage 1	Nm	100
		Stage 2: Loosen	∠°	180
		Stage 3	Nm	120
		Stage 4	∠°	45

FRONT AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER

Number	Designation		Model 164.1/8
BA32.25-P-1002-01G	Self-locking nut, shock absorber to wishbone	Nm	265

FRONT AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER

Number	Designation			Model 166
BA32.25-P-1002-01O	Self-locking nut, shock absorber to wishbone	Stage 1	Nm	100
		Stage 2	∠°	180

WHEEL CONTROL, HUB

Number	Designation			Model 166
BA33.20-P-1001-01R	Self-locking nut, upper ball joint out of upper transverse control arm to steering knuckle	Stage 1	Nm	100
		Stage 2	∠°	45

Fig 1: Identifying Threaded Spindle (652 589 00 33 11)

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Fig 2: Identifying Hydraulic Hose - Complete (652 589 00 33 23)

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Fig 3: Identifying Sleeve (166 589 01 14 00)

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Fig 4: Identifying Hand Pump (652 589 00 33 21)

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Fig 5: Identifying Hollow Cylinder (652 589 00 33 22)

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Fig 6: Identifying Extraction/Insertion Tool (164 589 00 43 00)

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