Remove/Install Front Suspension Strut - AR32.25-P-1017LFB

Model 217 

except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) 

Model 222 

except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) 

Fig 1: Front Suspension Strut Components Location - Model 222 Except Code 487

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Shown on MODEL 222 on right side of vehicle 

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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
Notice	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
	Notes on AIRmatic		AH32.22-P-1000-02LF
	Notes on repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A
	Remove/install
1	Vent pressure in AIRmatic system using diagnostic system
			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	Disconnect electrical connector (1) at suspension strut (2)
5	Open cable duct (3) on suspension strut (2) and place to one side
6	Open holder (4) and unhook brake hose
7	Secure steering knuckle (5) to prevent it from folding down
8	Detach transverse control arm from steering knuckle (5)		AR33.20-P-0500LF
9	Detach torsion bar linkage (6) from steering knuckle (5)	Model 217 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) Model 222 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Model 222 with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) Nut, torsion bar linkage to steering knuckle	*BA32.20-P-1002-02O
10	Detach suspension strut (2) from spring link (7)	Insertion direction of screw/bolt (8): Screw/bolt (8) must be inserted from the front.
		Model 217 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) Model 222 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Model 222 with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) Nut, suspension strut at front to spring control arm	*BA32.25-P-1002-04O
11	Remove corresponding covers (9) from suspension strut tower
12	Detach pressure line (10) from corresponding suspension strut (2)	Pressure line to front suspension strut/valve block Pressure line to front suspension strut/valve block If pressure line connection is damaged ↓ Repair pressure line connection	*BA32.22-P-1010-03F
			AR32.22-P-2001-02SX
		Leak detection spray	*BR00.45-Z-1002-03A
		Socket wrench bit	Fig 2
		Knife	Fig 3
13	Detach cover lining (11) and place to one side
14	Unscrew nuts from corresponding suspension strut (2)	Model 217 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) Model 222 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Model 222 with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) Nut, suspension strut at front to body	*BA32.25-P-1001-04
15	Remove suspension strut (2) downwards
16	Detach bracket (4) from suspension strut (2)	When replacing suspension strut (2). Replace cable tie and fasten in place using pliers
	Check
17	Check condition of suspension strut (2)	When reinstalling suspension strut (2) If damaged or worn ↓ Replace suspension strut (2) Dispose of the damaged suspension strut (2) correctly.
18	Check condition of suspension strut joint on spring control arm (7)	If damaged or worn ↓ Replace suspension strut joint
			AR33.15-P-0115LF
19	Measure length of suspension strut (2)	Compare the measured length of the suspension strut (2) with the leaflet for the new suspension strut (2). If dimension differs ↓ Do not install suspension strut (2); replace with a new suspension strut (2)
20	Install in the reverse order
21	Check AIRmatic system for leak tightness		AR32.22-P-8100LF

Fig 2: Identifying Socket Wrench Bit (211 589 00 09 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Knife (000 589 12 28 00)

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Fig 4: Identifying Pliers (164 589 01 37 00)

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