Perform Basic Setting Of Coil-Spring Suspension - AR32.25-P-0003RG

Model 190 

With Code M030 (GT R version) 

Model 190 

With Code M032 (Black Series version) 

Shown on front axle 

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	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
	Risk of injury  caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts	Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts. Deburr repair panels.	AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
	Notes on repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A
	Note on calculation of tightening torque when using insertion or socket tools with various effective lengths		AH00.00-P-0015-01CW
	Remove
1	Remove wheel and tire assemblies.		AR40.10-P-1100RQ
2	Clamp corresponding spring (1).	The lower spring retainer (2) must turn freely.
		Tensioning device	Fig 3
		Clamping plates	Fig 2
3.1	Turn lower spring retainer (2) and locking ring (3) until adjustment dimension (arrows) of 3 mm between locking ring (3) and retaining ring (4) is reached.	Model 190 with code M030 (GT R version) except code 835 (South Korea version) Model 190 with code M032 (Black Series version)
		The retaining ring (4) must be firmly seated and the shear-off screw (5) must be present, and may not be replaced. Otherwise, a correct basic setting of the coil-over suspension is not possible.
3.2	Turn lower spring retainer (2) and locking ring (3) until adjustment dimension (arrows) of 7.5 mm between locking ring (3) and retaining ring (4) is reached.	Model 190 with code 835 (South Korea version) with code M030 (GT R version) When performing basic setting on front axle.
		The retaining ring (4) must be firmly seated and the shear-off screw (5) must be present, and may not be replaced. Otherwise, a correct basic setting of the coil-over suspension is not possible.
3.3	Turn lower spring retainer (2) and locking ring (3) until adjustment dimension (arrows) of 9 mm between locking ring (3) and retaining ring (4) is reached.	Model 190 with code 835 (South Korea version) with code M030 (GT R version) When performing basic setting on rear axle.
		The retaining ring (4) must be firmly seated and the shear-off screw (5) must be present, and may not be replaced. Otherwise, a correct basic setting of the coil-over suspension is not possible.
4	Secure lower spring retainer (2) and locking ring (3).	Model 190 with code 479 (Adjustable chassis) with code M032 (Black Series version) Model 190 with code 479 (AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension) with code M030 (GT R version) Counternut, lower spring retainer to suspension strut	*BA32.25-P-1012-04H
		Clamping plates	Fig 2
		Hook wrench	Fig 1
	Install
5	Position spring (1).	Position white color coding on second coil in center relative to rubber joint. For springs (1) without color coding, position start of spring in center relative to rubber joint.
6	Release corresponding spring (1).	Tensioning device	Fig 3
		Clamping plates	Fig 2
7	Attach wheel and tire assemblies.		AR40.10-P-1100RQ

Fig 1: Identifying Hook Wrench (190 589 00 05 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Clamping Plates (210 589 10 63 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Tensioning Device (203 589 01 31 00)

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