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Remove/Install Rear Camber Strut - AR35.20-P-0110MND

Model 213.064/264 

Left rear camber strut shown 

Fig 1: Rear Camber Strut Components Location - Model 213.064/264 (Left Rear Camber Strut Shown)
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  Notes on handling, transport and storage of composite brake disks   AH42.10-P-9406-12LF
  Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process   AH00.00-P-0020-01A
  Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
  Notes on repair work on suspension components   AH00.00-P-0100-01A
  Notes on AIRmatic Model 213.064/264 with code 489 (AIRMATIC) AH32.22-P-1000-02LW
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Shift transmission to N position.    
2 Secure vehicle on vehicle lift.   AR00.60-P-0100CW
3 Drain pressure of air suspension at rear axle using vehicle diagnosis system.    
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS     AD00.00-P-2000-04B
4 Remove rear wheels.   AR40.10-P-1102A
5.1 Release left and right underfloor paneling in area of stop plates (8). Model 213.064 AR61.30-P-1001LWE
5.2 Remove left and right underfloor paneling. Model 213.264 AR61.30-P-1001LWE
6 Remove diagonal struts. Model 213.264
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, rear diagonal strut to spare wheel well/body
*BA61.10-P-1008-01L 
7 Remove exhaust system. Model 213.064/264 with engine 276.8 except code 598 (Gasoline particulate filter (OPF) with sensor system) AR49.10-P-7142MND
8 Remove propeller shaft from rear axle differential, place to one side and fix in place.   AR41.10-P-0050LW
9 Disconnect electrical connectors from level sensors and place electric lines to one side.    
10 Unhook electric lines (5) from holders (6).    
11 Remove screws (7) from stop plates (8). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, stop plate to body *BA35.10-P-1003-01H 
12 Support rear axle using an assembly mount and mounting plate.    
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount   WS01.00-P-0092B
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 10 62 00 Support plate   WS26.00-P-3309B
13 Unscrew screws (9) and remove stop plates (8). NOTES Do not use an impact wrench.
Otherwise, the threads will be damaged.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Use compressed air to clean thread in frame floor assembly and check for correct seating of threaded inserts.
 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Self-locking bolt securing front decoupling element of rear axle carrier to frame floor assembly *BA35.10-P-1001-01H 
14 Carefully lower rear axle at front.    
15 Unclip holder (4) of level sensor linkage and place to one side. IMPORTANT Observe installation position and do not twist level sensor.  
16 Remove camber strut (1) from wheel carrier (2). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, camber strut to wheel carrier *BA35.20-P-1002-02L 
    SPECIAL TOOL Screwdriver bit Fig 2
17 Detach camber strut (1) from rear axle carrier (3) and remove. TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, camber strut to rear axle carrier *BA35.20-P-1001-02L 
    SPECIAL TOOL Screwdriver bit Fig 2
18 Check camber strut (1) for condition and damage. In the event of a problem,

Replace camber strut (1).
 
19 Install in the reverse order.    
REAR AXLE CARRIER

Number Designation Model 213
BA35.10-P-1001-01H Self-locking bolt securing front decoupling element of rear axle carrier to frame floor assembly Stage 1 Nm 100
Stage 2: Loosen ∠° 180
Stage 3 Nm 100
Stage 4 ∠° 90
REAR AXLE CARRIER

Number Designation Model 213
BA35.10-P-1003-01H Bolt, stop plate to body Nm 35
CAMBER STRUT

Number Designation Model 213
BA35.20-P-1001-02L Bolt, camber strut to rear axle carrier Rear axle carrier (aluminum) Stage 1 Nm 80
Stage 2 ∠° 90
Rear axle carrier (steel) Stage 1 Nm 50
Stage 2 ∠° 90
CAMBER STRUT

Number Designation Model 213
BA35.20-P-1002-02L Bolt, camber strut to wheel carrier Stage 1 Nm 50
Stage 2 ∠° 90
FRAME FLOOR ASSEMBLY

Number Designation Model 213
BA61.10-P-1008-01L Bolt, rear diagonal strut to spare wheel well/body Nm 50
Fig 2: Identifying Screwdriver Bit (119 589 00 10 00)
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