Remove/Install Rear Spring - AR32.20-P-0230LW

Model 205

except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension)

Model 213.0/1

except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension)

Model 253

except code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)

MODIFICATION NOTES

23.06.2016

"Detach shock absorber from spring control arm" added

Operation step 2

Shown on model 205.042

Fig 1: Rear Axle Spring Components Location - Model 253 Except Code 489 (Shown On Model 205.042)

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Shown on model 205.042

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Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 205.042

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	Risk of injury caused by pinching or crushing when working on springs or spring bodies that are under tension	Use only approved tensioning devices; additionally screen off hazardous area if necessary. Check special tools for damage and proper operation (visual inspection). Wear protective gloves.	AS00.00-Z-0001-01A
	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 handling, transport and storage of ceramic brake disks	Model 205 with code B07 (AMG - ceramic brake system) except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension)	AH42.10-P-9406-13A
	Notes on repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A
	Remove/install
1	Remove rear wheel		AR40.10-P-1102A
2	Remove shock absorber from spring control arm (2)		AR32.25-P-0110LW
3	Tension rear axle spring (1)	Model 205 (except 205.386/387/486/487) except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Model 213.0/1 except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Model 253 except code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)	AR32.20-P-0200-06LW
		Model 205.386/387/486/487 except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Check rear axle springs (1) are firmly seated in spring seats (4, 5) (arrows e).	AR32.20-P-0202-06LWI
		Model 205 (except 205.386/387/486/487) except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Model 213.0/1 except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Clamping plates	Fig 3
		Model 205.386/387/486/487 except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Clamping plate	Fig 4
		Model 253 except code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) Clamping plates	Fig 2
		Model 205 (except 205.386/387/486/487) except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Model 213.0/1 except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Model 253 except code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) Tensioning device	Fig 5
		Model 205.386/387/486/487 except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Tensioning device	Fig 6
4	Release and remove spring seat (5)	Model 205.386/387/486/487 except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Helper required.
5	Remove rear axle spring (1) from spring control arm (2)
6	Mark installation position of rear axle spring (1 relative to upper clamping plate (06) and lower clamping plate (07) using suitable adhesive strips (arrows a)	Do not use a touch-up paint pen because the rear axle spring (1) is color-coded.
7	Relieve rear axle spring (1)	Observe markings. Model 205 (except 205.386/387/486/487) except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Model 213.0/1 except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Clamping plates	Fig 3
		Model 205.386/387/486/487 except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Clamping plate	Fig 4
		Model 253 except code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) Clamping plates	Fig 2
		Model 205 (except 205.386/387/486/487) except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Model 213.0/1 except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Model 253 except code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) Tensioning device	Fig 5
		Model 205.386/387/486/487 except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Tensioning device	Fig 6
8	Transfer markings using adhesive strips (arrows a) to new rear axle spring (1)	When replacing rear axle spring (1).
	Check
9	Check rear axle spring (1) for paint damage	When reinstalling rear axle spring (1). In event of paint damage ↓ Repair any paint damage using a black touchup paint pen.
10	Check plastic shims (3) with spring seat (4) and spring seat (5) for damage	Check plastic shims (3) (arrows b and c) and the spring seat (5) (arrows d) are correctly seated. When replacing rear axle spring (1), the spring seat (5) must be replaced. The spring seat (4) must be replaced with a spring seat (4) with a notch. If required ↓ Replace plastic shims (3) with spring seat (4) or spring seat (5)
11	Install in the reverse order
	Check
12	Check/correct headlamp adjustment	When replacing components.
		Model 205 except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Model 253 except code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)	AP82.10-P-8260E
		Model 213.0/1 except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension)	AP82.10-P-8260J