Remove/Install Camber Strut - AR35.20-P-0110W

MODEL 172 

Fig 1: Camber Strut Components Location - Model 172

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	Remove/install
	Risk of injury  caused by pinching or crushing  when working on springs or spring bodies that are under tension	Use only approved tensioning devices; shield off hazard area if necessary. Inspect 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
		While working on the rear axle care must be taken to ensure that the surfaces of aluminum components do not get any scratches, cracks and notches. Otherwise the service life of the of the parts will be reduced.
1	Secure vehicle on vehicle lift		AR00.60-P-0100T
2	Remove left or right wheel		AP40.10-P-4050V
3	Tension left or right rear spring	Do not use an impact wrench.	AR32.20-P-0200-06CW
		Tensioning device	Fig 3
		Clamping plates	Fig 5
4	Detach torque strut (2) from wheel carrier and put upwards	To do so, use a transmission jack on the wheel carrier (3) (arrow) and raise rear axle half far enough to enable the bolt (4) to be pulled out. Transmission jack
			*BA35.20-P-1004-03A
5	Detach camber strut (1) from wheel carrier		*BA35.20-P-1004-02A
		Retainer wrench	Fig 4
6	Remove bracket (5) from rear axle carrier and place to one side	On right side of vehicle for vehicles without code (483) ADVANCED AGILITY package. On left side of vehicle for vehicles without automatic headlamp range adjustment or without code (483) ADVANCED AGILITY package.
7	Detach camber strut (1) from rear axle carrier		*BA35.20-P-1001-02A
		Box wrench	Fig 2
8	Install in the reverse order	: Only tighten bolts and nuts of the chassis components in the curb condition.

CAMBER STRUT

Number	Designation			Model 172
BA35.20-P-1001-02A	Self-locking nut, camber strut to rear axle carrier.	Stage 1	Nm	50
		Stage 2	∠°	45
BA35.20-P-1004-02A	Bolt, camber strut to wheel carrier	Stage 1	Nm	50
		Stage 2	∠°	90

TORQUE STRUT

Number	Designation			Model 172
BA35.20-P-1004-03A	Nut, strut rod to wheel carrier	Stage 1	Nm	50
		Stage 2	∠°	90

Fig 2: Identifying Ring Wrench (129 589 01 03 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Tensioning Device (202 589 02 31 00)

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Fig 4: Identifying Retainer Wrench (202 589 00 10 00)

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Fig 5: Identifying Clamping Plates (211 589 03 63 00)

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