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Remove/Install Front Spring - AR32.20-P-0200GW

Model 463 as of model year 2013 up to model year 2019 

Shown on right side of vehicle 

Fig 1: Front Coil Spring Components Location (Shown On Right Side Of Vehicle) - Model 463 Up To Model Year 2019
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install    
  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
CAUTION Risk of poisoning  from swallowing brake fluid. Risk of injury  from skin and eye contact with brake fluid Only pour brake fluid into suitable and appropriately marked containers. Wear protective clothing and eye protection when handling brake fluid. AS42.50-Z-0001-01A
  Notes on repairs to brake system   AH42.00-P-0003-01A
  Brake fluid notes   AH42.50-P-0001-01A
1 Lift/jack up vehicle Lift/jack up vehicle AR00.60-P-1000G
2 Remove front wheels    
3 Support front axle    
4 Unscrew brake hose (1) NOTES The brake fluid reservoir must not be allowed to run empty. Dripping brake fluid causes paint damage.
Otherwise difficulties may be encountered when bleeding.
IMPORTANT Seal off connections immediately using stop plugs.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Brake line to brake hose
*BA42.10-P-1001-04B 
    SPECIAL TOOL Record plug Fig 2
5 Unscrew hydraulic line for differential lock shift cylinder IMPORTANT Seal off connections immediately using stop plugs.
SPECIAL TOOL Record plug
Fig 2
6 Detach electrical lines (2) from holders    
7 Unscrew nut (5) from shock absorber (4) Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut, shock absorber to front axle *BA32.25-P-1001-01D 
8 Lower front axle IMPORTANT Only lower the front axle until the front spring (3) can be removed.  
9 Remover front spring (3) INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Check plastic hose (6) on first and last coils of front spring (3) for damage and replace if necessary. Make sure that the front spring (3) is seated correctly.  
10 Install in the reverse order    
11 Bleed brake system and check for proper function Bleed brake system Model 463 (except 463.270/271) as of model year 2013 up to model year 2019 AR42.10-P-0010GW
12 Bleed differential lock hydraulic system Bleed differential lock hydraulic system Model 463 as of model year 2013 up to model year 2019 AR33.40-P-0701GW
FRONT AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER

Number Designation Model 460, 461, 463
BA32.25-P-1001-01D Nut, shock absorber to front axle M12x1, 5 Nm 55
M14x1, 5 Nm 70
BRAKE LINES, BRAKE HOSES

Number Designation Model 463 (except 463.236/248/270/271/272/273) up to model year 2019, Model 463.236/248 with code 979 up to model year 2019
BA42.10-P-1001-04B Brake line to brake hose Nm 15 15
Fig 2: Identifying Record Plug (129 589 00 91 00)
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