Remove/Install Rear Shock Absorber - AR32.25-P-0110LW

Model 205 

Model 213 

Model 253 

Model 293 

29.10.2020

Prop up the spring link (6) using a suitable hydraulic lifting device.

Operation step 5.

Shown on the left side of vehicle on model 205 except code 489 (AIRMATIC) 

Shown on the left side of vehicle on model 205 with code 489 (AIRMATIC) 

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 205 except code 489 (AIRmatic) 

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 213.2 with code 489 (AIRMATIC) 

	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
	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 self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
Notice	Notes on handling, transport and storage of ceramic brake disks		AH42.10-P-9406-13A
	Note on calculation of tightening torque when using insertion or socket tools with various effective lengths		AH00.00-P-0015-01CW
	Notes on repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A
	Notes on level control	Model 213.2 except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Model 293	AH32.22-P-1001-02LWT
	Notes on AIRmatic	Model 205 with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Model 213 with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Model 253 with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)	AH32.22-P-1000-02LW
	Remove/install
1	Remove rear wheel.		AR40.10-P-1102A
2	Remove cover from spring link (6).
3	Detach fender liner in rear fender in area of shock absorber.	Model 205, 253, 293	AR88.10-P-1400LW
4	Disconnect electrical connectors (9) and place lines to one side.	If electrically adjustable shock absorbers (4) are installed.
5	Prop up the spring link (6) using a suitable hydraulic lifting device.
6	Remove nut (5) and remove screw from spring link (6).	Self-locking nut, shock absorber to spring control arm	*BA32.25-P-1001-03P
7	Remove bolts_(7).	Bolt, shock absorber to body	*BA32.25-P-1002-03P
8.1	Press shock absorber (4) together and remove upwards.	Model 205, 253, 293 Model 213.0/1 Model 213.2 except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) : Ensure that the cutouts (arrows a) in suspension strut mount (12) match with the elevations (arrows b) in the body.
8.2	Press shock absorber (4) together, as shown, using tensioning strap (3) and remove upwards.	Model 213.2 with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) Make sure that the surface of the shock absorber (4) is not damaged by the ratchet (2) of the tensioning strap (3). Otherwise the shock absorber (4) must not be reused. : Ensure that the cutouts (arrows a) in suspension strut mount (12) match with the elevations (arrows b) in the body.
	Check
9	Check shock absorber (4) and seal (13) for damage and leakage.	Model 205, 213.1/2, 253, 293 Model 213.0 with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) The shock absorber (4) is only available as an assembly with the suspension strut mount (12). If problems exist, ↓ Replace shock absorber (4) with suspension strut mount (12).
10	Check suspension strut mount (12).	Model 213 except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) If problems exist, ↓ replace suspension strut mount (12). Removal:  Use the socket set to remove the standard nut. : Replace self-locking nut. Use a commercially available long Allen key with a size of 5 mm and the deep socket with size of 16 mm from the socket set.
		Nut, support bushing to shock absorber (piston rod)	*BA32.25-P-1003-03P
		Socket set	Fig 3
		Set of socket wrench bits	Fig 4
11	Install in the reverse order.

Number	Designation				Model 205	Model 213
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	60
			Stage 2	∠°	90	60

Number	Designation				Model 253	Model 293
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	-
			Stage 2	∠°	90	-

Number	Designation			Model 205	Model 213
BA32.25-P-1002-03P	Bolt, shock absorber to body	Stage 1	Nm	15	15
		Stage 2	Nm	36	36

Number	Designation			Model 253	Model 293
BA32.25-P-1002-03P	Bolt, shock absorber to body	Stage 1	Nm	15	15
		Stage 2	Nm	36	36

Number	Designation			Model 213
BA32.25-P-1003-03P	Nut, support bushing to shock absorber (piston rod)	M10	Nm	31