Remove/install rear axle spring - AR32.20-P-0232LFS

MODEL 222 

with CODE Z07 (Top protection) 

Fig 1: Rear Axle Spring Remove/Install Components

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	Risk of death  caused b vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	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
	Notes on AIRmatic		AH32.22-P-1000-02LF
	Notes on repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A
	Remove/install
1	Release pressure in suspension strut (4) with diagnostic system
			AD00.00-P-2000-04B
2	Detach rear complete wheel
			AP40.10-P-4050HA
3	Remove cover (1) from spring control arm (2)
4	Tension rear axle spring (3)		AR32.20-P-0202-06LFS
		Tensioning device	Fig 3
		Clamping plates	Fig 2
5	Detach suspension strut (4) from spring control arm (2)	Nut, suspension strut at rear to spring control arm	*BA32.25-P-1005-04O
6	Detach spring control arm (2) from wheel carrier (5)	The rear axle spring (3) can only be removed together with the spring control arm (2). Screw/bolt, spring control arm to wheel carrier	*BA35.20-P-1002-01H
7	Detach spring control arm (2) from rear axle carrier and tilt downward	Screw/bolt, spring control arm to rear axle carrier	*BA35.20-P-1001-01H
8	Pull screw/bolt (6) out of wheel carrier (5) and remove spring control arm (2) with rear axle spring (3)	Clean the spring control arm (2) at the contact area.
9	Release tension on rear axle spring (3) and remove from spring control arm (2)		AR32.20-P-0202-06LFS
		Clamping plates	Fig 2
		Tensioning device	Fig 3
10	Install in the reverse order
	Check
11	Check rear axle spring (3) for paint damage	When reinstalling the rear axle spring (3). Only repair paint damage using a black touchup paint pen. Otherwise, it could lead to confusion with the color marking of the rear axle springs (3).
12	Check vehicle level at rear axle, correct if necessary		AR40.20-P-0301LF
13	Check headlamp adjustment and correct if necessary
			AP82.10-P-8260HA

SUSPENSION STRUTS

Number	Designation			MODEL 222 with CODE Z07
BA32.25-P-1005-04O	Nut, suspension strut at rear to spring control arm	Stage 1	Nm	150
		Stage 2	∠°	45

SPRING CONTROL ARM

Number	Designation			MODEL 222 with CODE Z07
BA35.20-P-1001-01H	Screw/bolt, spring control arm to rear axle carrier	Stage 1	Nm	120
		Stage 2	∠°	-

SPRING CONTROL ARM

Number	Designation			MODEL 222 with CODE Z07
BA35.20-P-1002-01H	Screw/bolt, spring control arm to wheel carrier	Stage 1	Nm	80
		Stage 2	∠°	90

Fig 2: Identifying Clamping Plates (202 589 13 63 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Tensioning Device (202 589 01 31 00)

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