Replace Shock Absorber Mount On Lower Wishbone - AR32.25-P-0107GZA

MODEL 164, 166, 292 Rear axle 

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	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	Raise vehicle using vehicle lift until the wheels are clear of the ground		AR00.60-P-1000GZ
2	Empty AIRmatic using diagnostic system
		Model 164, 166, 292 with code 489 (AIRMATIC) Rear axle 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	Support lower transverse control arm (2)
	000 588 10 62 00 Support plate		WS26.00-P-3309B
	000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount	While working on the rear axle, care must be taken to ensure that the surface of aluminum components do not get any scratches, cracks and notches. Otherwise the service life of the of the parts will be reduced.	WS01.00-P-0092B
4	Remove screw/bolt (1)	Self-locking nut, shock absorber to spring control arm	*BA32.25-P-1001-03K
5	Lower lower transverse control arm (2) far enough until shock absorber mount (3) is accessible
6	Press out shock absorber mount (3) toward rear	When installing the shock absorber mount (3) the pressure of the hand pump must not exceed 140 bar. Otherwise the shock absorber mount (3) may be damaged. To press out, use the parts of the pulling/insertion device (4) marked with E and B. Model 164 Rear axle Installation:  To press in, use the separate parts marked with E and D and the threaded ball of the pulling/insertion device (4). Model 166, 292 Rear axle Installation:  To press in, use separate part E and the sleeve. The cutouts on separate part D or the sleeve must be aligned with the casting seams on the lower transverse control arm (2).
		Sleeve	Figure
		Hand pump	Figure
		Hydraulic hose (complete)	Figure
		Threaded spindle	Figure
		Hollow cylinder	Figure
		Extraction/insertion tool	Figure
7	Install in the reverse order

REAR AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER

Number	Designation			Model 164.1/8	Model 166 except code 489 (AIRMATIC)
BA32.25-P-1001-03K	Self-locking nut, shock absorber to spring control arm	Stage 1	Nm	100	180
		Stage 2	∠°	120	90

REAR AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER

Number	Designation			Model 166 with code 489 (AIRMATIC)	Model 292 except code 489 (AIRMATIC)
BA32.25-P-1001-03K	Self-locking nut, shock absorber to spring control arm	Stage 1	Nm	120	180
		Stage 2	∠°	90	90

REAR AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER

Number	Designation			Model 292 with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
BA32.25-P-1001-03K	Self-locking nut, shock absorber to spring control arm	Stage 1	Nm	120
		Stage 2	∠°	90

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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