Tension Rear Axle Spring - AR32.20-P-0202-06LFS

Model 222 

With Code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) 

Fig 1: Identifying Clamping Plates (202 589 13 63 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Tensioning Device (202 589 01 31 00)

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Shown on MODEL 205 except CODE 489 (AIRmatic) 

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1. Insert clamping plate (06) and clamping plate (07) into rear axle spring (1).

   Insert the clamping plates (06, 07) in such a way that as many spring coils as possible can be pre-compressed.

2. Insert tensioning device (08) from below through spring control arm (4) into clamping plates (06, 07) and lock in clamping plate (06).

   Make sure that the tensioning device (08) is seated correctly in the clamping plate (06) (arrows). It could otherwise slip off.

3. Tension rear axle spring (1).

   Do not use an impact wrench.

4. Unclamp in the reverse order

   When inserting the rear axle spring (1) ensure that the metal plate (3) and spring seat (2) are correctly seated.