Replace Shock Absorber Mount On Lower Wishbone - AR32.25-P-0107GZA

Model 164, 166, 292 

Rear axle 

Fig 1: Shock Absorber Mount On Lower Wishbone Components Location - Model 166 Rear Axle

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	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	Notes on repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A
	Remove/install
1	Raise vehicle using vehicle lift until the wheels are clear of the ground		AR00.60-P-1000GZ
2	Empty AIRmatic using diagnostic system
		Model 164, 166, 292 with code 489 (AIRMATIC)Rear axle	AD00.00-P-2000-04A
		Empty and fill the AIRmatic as per the specifications; the complete wheels must not be touching the ground. The air springs can otherwise be damaged and fail later.
3	Support lower control arm (2)
	000 588 10 62 00 Support plate		WS26.00-P-3309B
	000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount		WS01.00-P-0092B
		While working on the rear axle, care must be taken to ensure that the surface of aluminum components do not get any scratches, cracks and notches. Otherwise the service life of the of the parts will be reduced.
4	Remove screw (1)	Screw/self-locking nut, shock absorber to spring link	*BA32.25-P-1001-03K
5	Lower lower transverse control arm (2) far enough until shock absorber mount (3) is accessible
6	Press out shock absorber mount (3) toward rear	When installing the shock absorber mount (3) the pressure of the hand pump must not exceed 140 bar.
		Otherwise the shock absorber mount (3) may be damaged.
		To press out, use the parts of the pulling/insertion device (4) marked with E and B.
		Model 164Rear axle Installation:  To press in, use the separate parts marked with E and D and the threaded ball of the pulling/insertion device (4).
		Model 166, 292Rear axle Installation:  To press in, use separate part E and the sleeve.
		The cutouts on separate part D or the sleeve must be aligned with the casting seams on the lower transverse control arm (2).
		Sleeve	Fig 6
		Hand pump	Fig 2
		Hydraulic hose (complete)	Fig 7
		Threaded spindle	Fig 5
		Hollow cylinder	Fig 3
		Extraction/insertion tool	Fig 4
7	Install in the reverse order

REAR AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER

Number	Designation			Model 164.1/8	Model 166 except code 489 (AIRMATIC)
BA32.25-P-1001-03K	Screw/self-locking nut, shock absorber to spring link	Stage 1	Nm	100	180
		Stage 2	∠°	120	90

REAR AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER

Number	Designation			Model 166 with code 489 (AIRMATIC)	Model 292 except code 489 (AIRMATIC)
BA32.25-P-1001-03K	Screw/self-locking nut, shock absorber to spring link	Stage 1	Nm	120	180
		Stage 2	∠°	90	90

REAR AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER

Number	Designation			Model 292 with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
BA32.25-P-1001-03K	Screw/self-locking nut, shock absorber to spring link	Stage 1	Nm	120
		Stage 2	∠°	90

Fig 2: Identifying Hand Pump (652 589 00 33 21)

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Fig 3: Identifying Hollow Cylinder (652 589 00 33 22)

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Fig 4: Identifying Extraction And Insertion Tool (164 589 00 43 00)

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Fig 5: Identifying Threaded Spindle (652 589 00 33 11)

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Fig 6: Identifying Sleeve (166 589 01 14 00)

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Fig 7: Identifying Hydraulic Hose - Complete (652 589 00 33 23)

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