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Remove/Install Rear Spring Control Arm And Elastomer Bearing - AR35.20-P-0114LW

Model 205 (except 205.386/387/486/487) 

Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989/992/993) 

Fig 1: Rear Spring Control Arm And Elastomer Bearing Components Location - Model 253 (Except 253.388/389/988/989/992/993) (Shown On Model 205.040)
G14547047Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on the left side of vehicle on model 205.040 except code 489 (AIRMATIC) 

G14547048Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on the left side of vehicle on model 205.040 with code 489 (AIRMATIC) 

DANGER 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
WARNING Risk of injury.  Moving parts can pinch, crush or, in extreme cases even sever extremities. No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area of mechanical components when moving components. AS00.00-Z-0009-01A
Notice Notes on handling, transport and storage of composite brake disks   AH42.10-P-9406-12LF
Notice Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process   AH00.00-P-0020-01A
Notice Notes on handling, transport and storage of ceramic brake disks   AH42.10-P-9406-13A
Notice Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
  Notes on safety-relevant components   AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
  Notes on repair work on suspension components   AH00.00-P-0100-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1.1 Remove rear axle spring Model 205 (except 205.386/387/486/487) except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension)
Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989/992/993) except code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)
 
      AR32.20-P-0230LW
1.2 Remove air spring Model 205 (except 205.386/387/486/487) with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semiactive air suspension)
Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989/992/993) with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)
 
      AR32.22-P-1500LW
2 Unscrew nut (11) and pull bolt of stabilizer bar linkage out of spring control arm (4) Model 205 (except 205.086/087/286/287/386/387/486/487)
Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989/992/993)
 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 205 (except 205.086/087/286/287/386/387/486/487) except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension)
Model 205 (except 205.086/087/286/287/386/387/486/487) with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semiactive air suspension) Nut, torsion bar linkage to spring control arm
*BA32.20-P-1003-04S 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989/992/993) except code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)
Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989/992/993) with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) Nut, torsion bar linkage to spring control arm
*BA32.20-P-1003-04T 
3 Unscrew nut (12) and pull bolt of shock absorber (5) out of spring control arm (4) NOTES Self-locking nut, shock absorber to spring control arm *BA32.25-P-1001-03P 
4 Unscrew nut and remove screw (10) from spring link (4) IMPORTANT The SPECIAL TOOL screwdriver bit is to be used when a screw (10) with a multi-socket tooth profile is installed.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, spring control arm to wheel carrier *BA35.20-P-1002-011 
    SPECIAL TOOL Screwdriver bit Fig 2
5 Unscrew nut and pull bolt (13) out of spring control arm (4) IMPORTANT The SPECIAL TOOL screwdriver bit is to be used when a bolt (13) with a multi-socket tooth profile is fitted.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, spring control arm to rear axle carrier *BA35.20-P-1001-011 
    SPECIAL TOOL Screwdriver bit Fig 2
6 Remove spring link (4)    
INSPECT Check     
7 Check that elastomer bearing (9) in rear axle carrier (8) is in good condition and undamaged If a problem arises

Replace elastomer bearing (9).
 
      AR35.20-P-3405LWI 
8 Check that supporting ball joint (7) in wheel carrier (6) is in good condition and undamaged If a problem arises

Replace supporting joint (7).
 
      AR35.20-P-0116LW 
9 Install in the reverse order    
10 Perform wheel alignment check   AR40.20-P-0200LW
REAR AXLE TORSION BAR

Number Designation Model 205 (except 205.086/087/286/287/386/387/486/487) except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Model 205 (except 205.086/087/286/28 7/386/387/486/487) with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension)
BA32.20-P-1003-04S Nut, torsion bar linkage to spring control arm Stage 1 Nm 20 35
Stage 2 ∠° 180 120
REAR AXLE TORSION BAR

Number Designation Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989) except code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) Model 253 (except 253.388/389/988/989) with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)
BA32.20-P-1003-04T Nut, torsion bar linkage to spring control arm Stage 1 Nm 20 35
Stage 2 ∠° 180 120
REAR AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER

Number Designation Model 205 Model 253
BA32.25-P-1001-03P Self-locking nut, shock absorber to spring control arm Air suspension Stage 1 Nm 100 100
Stage 2 ∠° 90 90
Steel suspension Stage 1 Nm 45 45
Stage 2 ∠° 90 90
SPRING CONTROL ARM

Number Designation Model 205 Model 253
BA35.20-P-1001-011 Bolt, spring control arm to rear axle carrier Stage 1 Nm 80 80
Stage 2 ∠° 90 90
SPRING CONTROL ARM

Number Designation Model 205 Model 253
BA35.20-P-1002-011 Bolt, spring control arm to wheel carrier Stage 1 Nm 80 80
Stage 2 ∠° 90 90
Fig 2: Identifying Screwdriver Bit (119 589 00 10 00)
G14547049Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA