Remove/install the suspension strut - AR32.25-P-1017NKB

MODEL 117, 156, 176, 242, 246 

Shown on model 246 

Fig 1: Suspension Strut Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 246

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	Risk of injury  due to fan starting unexpectedly	Do not reach into the rotation or hazard area of the fan. Wear closed and close-fitting work clothes.	AS20.40-Z-0001-01A
	Risk of injury  . Moving parts can pinch, crush or, in extreme cases even sever extremities.	No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating range of the mechanism when moving components.	AS00.00-Z-0009-01A
	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
	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	Remove/install
	Risk of injury  caused by fingers being jammed or pinched when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lid/rear-end door or sliding roof.	No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area when the components are moving.	AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
1	Open engine hood and secure against falling down
2	Remove seal (10)	Model 242, 246
3	Remove left wiper arm (7)	Model 242, 246 When removing the left suspension strut (1).
			AR82.30-P-6100NKB
4	Remove right or left covering (8a or 8b)	Model 242, 246
5	Remove inner covering (9)	Model 242, 246
6	Detach front wheel and tire assembly
			AP40.10-P-4050AK
7	Detach torsion bar linkage (4) from suspension strut (1)	Self-locking nut, connecting rod to spring strut	*BA32.20-P-1003-02K
8	Unscrew nuts (5) and pull bolts out of suspension strut (1)	Nut, suspension strut to steering knuckle	*BA32.25-P-1003-04J
9	Detach bracket (3) from suspension strut (1)
10	Press suspension strut (1) out of steering knuckle (2)
11	Secure suspension strut (1) against falling down
12	Detach electrical connection from suspension strut (1)	Model 117, 156, 176, 242, 246 with code 459 (Steel suspension with adjustable damping)
13	Unscrew bolts (6) and remove suspension strut (1)	Ensure that positioning shackles of the strut bearing do not come into contact with the suspension strut tower. Otherwise, the suspension strut tower will be damaged.
		Bolt, suspension strut to spring tower	*BA32.25-P-1002-04J
	Check
14	Check suspension strut (1) for damage	The suspension strut (1) should be replaced in the event of damage.
15	Install in the reverse order
16	Perform wheel alignment check		AR40.20-P-0200NKB

FRONT AXLE TORSION BAR

Number	Designation		Model 117	Model 156
BA32.20-P-1003-02K	Self-locking nut, connecting rod to spring strut	Nm	105	105

FRONT AXLE TORSION BAR

Number	Designation		Model 242	Model 176, 246
BA32.20-P-1003-02K	Self-locking nut, connecting rod to spring strut	Nm	105	105

SUSPENSION STRUTS

Number	Designation			Model 117, 176, 246	Model 156
BA32.25-P-1002-04J	Bolt, suspension strut to spring tower	Stage 1	Nm	50	50
		Stage 2	∠°	-	-

SUSPENSION STRUTS

Number	Designation			Model 242
BA32.25-P-1002-04J	Bolt, suspension strut to spring tower	Stage 1	Nm	50
		Stage 2	∠°	-

SUSPENSION STRUTS

Number	Designation			Model 117, 176, 246	Model 156
BA32.25-P-1003-04J	Nut, suspension strut to steering knuckle	Stage 1	Nm	110	110
		Stage 2	∠°	90	90

SUSPENSION STRUTS

Number	Designation			Model 242
BA32.25-P-1003-04J	Nut, suspension strut to steering knuckle	Stage 1	Nm	110
		Stage 2	∠°	90