Remove/Install Rear Axle Spring - AR32.20-P-0232MFB

Model 118, 177, 247 

with code U55 (Multi-link axle) 

except code U54 (Compound-link axle) 

Fig 1: Rear Axle Spring Components Location - Model 247 With Code U55 Except Code U54 (Shown On Model 177)

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Shown on model 177 on right rear axle spring (1) 

	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
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
	Notes on safety-relevant components		AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
	Notes on repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A
	Remove/install
1	Remove left rear or right rear wheel and tire assembly.		AR40.10-P-1102MFA
2	Remove rear axle carrier trim.	Model 118, 177, 247 with engine 260 with code U55 (Multi-link axle) except code M016 (Uprated engine) except code U54 (Compound-link axle) Model 118, 247 with engine 282, 608, 654 with code U55 (Multi-link axle) except code U54 (Compound-link axle) Model 177 with engine 282, 654 with code U55 (Multi-link axle) except code U54 (Compound-link axle)	AR61.30-P-0050MFA
3	Remove trim (5) from spring link (6).
4	Unscrew screw (7) from holder (8) for rear left level sensor (B22/7) or rear right level sensor (B22/10) and remove holder (8) from spring link (6).
5	Loosen nut (9).	Self-locking screw/nut, spring link to rear axle carrier	*BA35.20-P-1001-01D
6	Remove nut (10) from rear shock absorber.	Nut, shock absorber to rear axle/spring link	*BA32.25-P-1001-03R
7	Remove nut (11) from wheel carrier (12).	Self-locking nut, spring control arm to wheel carrier	*BA35.20-P-1002-01D
8	Clamp rear axle spring (1) and remove screw (13).		AR32.20-P-0202-06MFA
		Tensioning device	Fig 2
9	Remove screw (14).	Helper required.
10	Swing spring link (6) together with rear axle spring (1) and tensioning device downward, release rear axle spring (1) and remove.	Helper required. Ensure correct seating of the rear axle spring (1) and the spring retainer inserts (15).
		Tensioning device	Fig 2
	Check
11	Check rear axle spring (1) for paint damage.	If the rear axle spring (1) is not replaced. If paint damage is found, ↓ Repair any paint damage using a black touch-up paint pen.
12	Check upper and lower spring retainer inserts (15); replace if necessary.	If the rear axle spring (1) was replaced, ↓ Always replace spring retainer inserts (15).
13	Install in the reverse order.
	Concluding tasks
14	Perform chassis alignment.		AR40.20-P-0200MFA

Fig 2: Identifying Tensioning Device (177 589 01 31 00)

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