Replace Boot From Suspension Strut - AR32.25-P-1020LF

Model 217, 222 

except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) 

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

	Remove/install
1.1	Remove front suspension strut	Model 217, 222 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))	AR32.25-P-1017LFB
1.2	Remove rear suspension strut	Model 217 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) Model 222 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) except code Z07 (Top protection)
			AR32.25-P-1016LFB
1.3	Remove rear suspension strut	Model 222 with code Z07 (Top protection) except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))
			AR32.25-P-1016LFS
	Disassemble
2	Cut defective boot lengthwise and take off
	Assemble
3	Make mark for alignment of new boot (1) on suspension strut (3) (arrow A)	Copy mark from notch at top downwards (arrow A).
4	Slip new boot (1) from below over the suspension strut (3) and align with previously made mark (arrow A)	Slip new boot (1) by hand from inside up to groove (2). As shown, align new boot (1), before inserting it into the groove (2), with the mark (arrow A).
5	Insert half shells (4) and slip over new boot (1)	Helper required. As shown, the half shell separating point must line up with the arrow on the new boot (1).
6	Install cable ties (5)	As shown, note locking position of cable ties (5) on opposite side.
7	Install in the reverse order