(Tension Rear Axle Spring - AR32.20-P-0202-06LWI)

Model 205.386/387/486/487 

except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) 

Fig 1: Identifying Clamping Plate (230 589 11 63 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Tensioning Device (203 589 01 31 00)

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1. Install clamping plates (02, 03) in rear axle springs (1).

   Check for correct seating of clamping plates (02, 03).

   Otherwise they may slip off.

   Insert the clamping plates (02, 03) in such a way that as many spring coils as possible can be pre-compressed.

2. Insert tensioning device (01) into clamping plates (02, 03).

   Tensioning device (01) must latch audibly into clamping plates (02, 03).

   Otherwise they may slip off.

3. Only tension rear axle spring (1) far enough to enable it to be removed.

   Do not use an impact wrench.

   Otherwise, the tensioning device (01) or the rear axle spring (1) may be damaged.