Clamping Rear Spring - AR32.20-P-0200-06LW

Model 205 (except 205.386/387/486/487) 

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

Model 213.0/1 

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

Model 238 

except code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) 

Model 253 

except code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) 

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Use the following special tools:

Tensioning device (08) (202 589 02 31 00)

Model 205 (except 205.386/387/486/487), 213.0/1

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

Model 238

except code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) Clamping plates (06, 07) (211 589 03 63 00)

Model 253

except code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) Clamping plates (06, 07) (202 589 13 63 00)

1. Install clamping plates (06, 07) in rear axle springs (1).

   Insert the clamping plates (06, 07) in such a way that as many spring coils as possible can be pre-compressed.

2. Insert tensioning device (08) from below through spring control arm (4) into clamping plates (06, 07) and lock in clamping plate (06).

   Make sure that the tensioning device (08) is seated correctly in the clamping plate (06) (arrows).

   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 (08) or the rear axle spring (1) may be damaged.