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Adjust Basic Setting On Suspension Strut - AR32.25-P-0001-01RG

Model 190 

With Code 478 (AMG RIDE CONTROL) 

  Notes on repair work on suspension components   AH00.00-P-0100-01A
  Notes on safety-relevant components   AH00.00-Z-0019-01A

IMPORTANT Perform basic setting on all suspension struts.

  1. Turn the rebound stage adjustment screw (1) clockwise up to end stop. Turn adjustment screw for rebound stage (1) counterclockwise through 6 clicks.

    NOTES Do not exceed the adjustment range of the adjustment screw for the rebound stage (1).

    Otherwise, the suspension strut may be damaged.

  2. Turn high-speed compression stage adjustment screw (3) clockwise up to end stop. Turn high-speed compression stage adjustment screw (3) counterclockwise through 6 clicks.

    NOTES Do not exceed the adjustment range of the adjustment screw for the high-speed compression stage (3).

    Otherwise, the suspension strut may be damaged.

  3. Turn low-speed compression stage adjustment screw (4) clockwise up to end stop. Turn low-speed compression stage adjustment screw (4) counterclockwise through 6 clicks.

    NOTES Do not exceed the adjustment range of the low-speed compression stage adjustment screw (4).

    Otherwise, the suspension strut may be damaged.

    Front suspension strut 

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    Rear suspension strut 

  4. Turn the rebound stage adjustment screw (5) clockwise up to end stop. Turn adjustment screw for rebound stage (5) counterclockwise through 8 clicks.

    NOTES Do not exceed the adjustment range of the adjustment screw for the rebound stage (5).

    Otherwise, the suspension strut may be damaged.

  5. Turn high-speed compression stage adjustment screw (6) clockwise up to end stop. Turn high-speed compression stage adjustment screw (6) counterclockwise through 6 clicks.

    NOTES Do not exceed the adjustment range of the adjustment screw for the high-speed compression stage (6).

    Otherwise, the suspension strut may be damaged.

  6. Turn low-speed compression stage adjustment screw (7) clockwise up to end stop. Turn low-speed compression stage adjustment screw (7) counterclockwise through 8 clicks.

    NOTES Do not exceed the adjustment range of the low-speed compression stage adjustment screw (7).

    Otherwise, the suspension strut may be damaged.