Remove/Install Front Suspension Strut - AR32.25-P-1017LFA
Model 217
With Code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))
Model 222
With Code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))
Shown on left side of vehicle
Shown on left side of vehicle
Shown on model 222
| Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off during lifting | Only lift vehicle at the lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. | AS00.00-Z-0032-01A | |
| 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 | |
| Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts | AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA | ||
| Notice | Notes on Active Body Control suspension | AH32.50-P-0001-01N | |
| Notes on repair work on suspension components | AH00.00-P-0100-01A | ||
| Remove/install | |||
| 1 | Release pressure in ABC system using diagnostic system | AR32.50-P-0001-01LF | |
| AD00.00-P-2000-04B | |||
| 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 | |
| 2 | Open and secure engine hood | ||
| 3 | Detach corresponding front complete wheel | AR40.10-P-1102A | |
| 4 | Detach line bracket (1) | ||
| 5 | Unscrew nut and open line bracket (2) | When removing the left suspension strut (3) | |
| Risk of injury to skin or eyes from hydraulic fluid spraying out under pressure. Risk of poisoning from swallowing hydraulic fluid. | Depressurize hydraulic system completely before starting any work on it. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses. | AS00.00-Z-0013-01A | |
| 6 | Disconnect hydraulic line from quick-release coupling (4) and seal lines using suitable stop plugs |
AR32.50-P-0024SX | |
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| 7 | Open cable duct (5) on suspension strut (3) and place to one side | ||
| 8 | Detach brake hose clip (6) from steering knuckle | ||
| 9 | Unhook electrical line (7) from bracket on longitudinal member | ||
| 10 | Unscrew nut from suspension strut (3) on spring control arm (8) | Counterhold suspension strut joint (9) in spring control arm (8). Otherwise the suspension strut joint (9) will be damaged. |
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| *BA32.25-P-1002-04O | |||
| 11 | Detach suspension strut (3) from suspension strut joint (9) using puller (10) and thrust piece (11) | Place rag between puller (11) and tie rod. Otherwise the tie rod will be damaged. |
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| 12 | Remove corresponding covers (15) from suspension strut tower | ||
| 13 | Detach electrical connection (16) from corresponding suspension strut (3) | ||
| 14 | Detach corresponding cover (17) and place to one side | ||
| 15 | Unscrew nuts (18) from corresponding suspension strut (3) | *BA32.25-P-1001-04O | |
| 16 | Support steering knuckle using telescopic lifter and transmission plate | ||
| 000 588 10 62 00 Support plate | WS26.00-P-3309B | ||
| 000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount | WS01.00-P-0092B | ||
| 17 | Secure steering knuckle against folding down | ||
| 18 | Detach transverse control arm from steering knuckle | AR33.20-P-0500LF | |
| 19 | Lower telescopic lifter far enough to enable suspension strut (3) to be removed | Do not tension brake hose. Otherwise the brake hose may be damaged. |
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| Check | |||
| 20 | Check suspension strut (3) condition | When reinstalling suspension strut (3) If damaged or worn ↓ Replace suspension strut (3) |
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| 21 | Check condition of suspension strut joint (9) on spring link (8) | In the event of play or damage ↓ Replace spring link (8) |
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| AR33.15-P-0170LF | |||
| 22 | Install in the reverse order | ||
| 23 | Fill and bleed ABC system | AR32.50-P-0021SX | |
| 24 | Calibrate stroke of suspension struts (3) | ||
| AD00.00-P-2000-04B | |||
| AR40.20-P-0301LF |
SUSPENSION STRUTS
| Number | Designation | Model 217 | Model 222 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) | |
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| BA32.25-P-1001-04O | Nut, suspension strut at front to body | Nm | 50 | 50 |
SUSPENSION STRUTS
| Number | Designation | Model 217 | Model 222 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) | ||
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| BA32.25-P-1002-04O | Nut, suspension strut at front to spring control arm | Stage 1 | Nm | 120 | 120 |
| Stage 2 | ∠° | 45 | 45 | ||