Remove/Install Rear Spring - AR32.20-P-0230GX

Model 461 

Model 463 up to model year 2013 

Shown on model 463 on right side of vehicle 

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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 death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Risk of poisoning  from swallowing brake fluid. Risk of injury  from skin and eye contact with brake fluid	Only pour brake fluid into suitable and appropriately marked containers. Wear protective clothing and eye protection when handling brake fluid.	AS42.50-Z-0001-01A
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	Notes on repairs to brake system		AH42.00-P-0003-01A
	Brake fluid notes		AH42.50-P-0001-01A
	Remove/install
1	Lift/jack up vehicle		AR00.60-P-1000G
2	Remove rear wheels		AP40.10-P-4050G
3.1	Detach linkage of ALB controller (5) from axle housing	Vehicles with ALB controller on axle housing
3.2	Detach linkage from level sensor on trailing arm	Vehicles without ALB controller on axle housing
4	Support rear axle and secure to prevent it from falling down
5	Detach hydraulic lines (4) at rear axle	The expansion reservoir for the brake fluid must not be allowed to run empty. Otherwise difficulties may be encountered when bleeding. Brake fluid must not come into contact with the paint. Dripping brake fluid causes paint damage. Seal off connections immediately using stop plugs. Record plug	Fig 1
6	Detach electrical lines (7) at brackets
7	Detach nuts (1) from dampers (2)	Bolt, shock absorber to rear axle	*BA32.25-P-1001-03E
8	Pull bolts out of dampers (2)
9	Detach stabilizer torsion bar linkage from frame	Only on vehicles with stabilizer on rear axle, if necessary	AR32.35-P-2210GX
10	Lower rear axle	Only lower the rear axle until the rear springs (3) can be removed.
11	Remove rear axle springs (3)	Check plastic hose (6) at first thread at top and at bottom on rear spring (3) for damage and replace if necessary. Ensure rear spring (3) is seated correctly.
12	Install in the reverse order
13	Bleed brake system and check for proper operation and leaktightness	Model 461	AR42.10-P-0010GG
		Model 463 (except 463.270/271) up to model year 2013 except code 979 (Special protection MB Guard) Model 463.270/271	AR42.10-P-0010GS
		Model 463.236/248 up to model year 2013 with code 979 (Special protection MB Guard)	AR33.40-P-0701GG
14	Bleed differential lock hydraulic system		AR33.40-P-0701GG

Fig 1: Identifying Record Plug (129 589 00 91 00)

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