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

Model 461

Model 463 up to model year 2019

MODIFICATION NOTES

10.03.2020	Bolt, shock absorber to rear axle	Model 460, model 461 with code XG0 (6200 kg permissible gross mass), model 463 up to model year 2019	BA32.25-P-1001-03E
10.03.2020	Bolt, shock absorber to rear axle	Model 461 except code XG0 (6200 kg permissible gross mass)	BA32.25-P-1001-03E

Shown on left side of vehicle

Fig 1: Rear Shock Absorber Components Location (Shown On Left Side Of Vehicle) - Model 463 Up To Model Year 2019

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	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
	Remove/install
1	Lift/jack up vehicle	Model 461 Model 463 as of model year 2010 up to model year 2013	AR00.60-P-1000G
2	Remove rear wheels		AP40.10-P-4050G
3	Support rear axle
4	Unscrew nut (2) Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts	Remove bolt.	AH00.00-N-0001-01A
		Bolt, shock absorber to rear axle	*BA32.25-P-1001-03E
5	Unscrew nut (3)		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts	nut, shock absorber to frame	*BA32.25-P-1002-03E
6	Remove shock absorber (1)	Observe correct sequence of sheet metal washers (5), centering disk (6), rubber bushings (4) and spacer sleeve (7). On model 461.331, centering disk (6) is welded to shock absorber bracket and is not required when installing new shock absorber (1).
7	Install in the reverse order

REAR AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER

Number	Designation			Model 460 Model 461 with code XG0 (Permissible gross weight 6200 kg) Model 463 up to model year 2019	Model 461 except code XG0 (Permissible gross weight 6200 kg)
BA32.25-P-1001-03E	Bolt, shock absorber to rear axle	M16x1.5	Nm	170	230

REAR AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER

Number	Designation			Model 460 Model 461 with code XG0 (Permissible gross weight 6200 kg) Model 463 up to model year 2019	Model 461 except code XG0 (Permissible gross weight 6200 kg) Model 463 up to model year 2019
BA32.25-P-1002-03E	nut, shock absorber to frame	M12x1.5	Nm	55	55
BA32.25-P-1002-03E	nut, shock absorber to frame	M14x1.5	Nm	70	70