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

Model 118, 177, 243, 247 

Fig 1: Rear Shock Absorber Components Location - Model 247 Shown On Model 177 With Code U54

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Shown on model 177 with code U54 (Torsion-beam axle) on left side of vehicle 

Shown on model 177 with code U54 (Torsion-beam axle) on left side of vehicle 

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Shown on model 177 with code 459 (Steel suspension with adjustable damping) on left side of vehicle 

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Notice	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
	Notes on repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A
	Remove/install
1	Remove trim on left and right in trunk.	Model 177.0	AR68.30-P-4800MFA
		Model 243.7, 247.0/7	AR68.30-P-4800MFB
		Model 243.6, 247.6	AR68.30-P-4801MFX
		Model 118.3, 177.1/9	AR68.30-P-4800MFV
		Model 118.6	AR68.30-P-4800MFD
2	Release and disconnect electrical connector (5).	Model 118, 177, 247 with code 459 (Steel suspension with adjustable damping) Model 243 with code 457 (Comfort suspension with adjustable damping)
3	Remove grommet (6) from body and expose electrical wiring harness.	Model 118, 177, 247 with code 459 (Steel suspension with adjustable damping) Model 243 with code 457 (Comfort suspension with adjustable damping)
4	Remove nuts (4).	Nut, shock absorber to body	*BA32.25-P-1002-03R
5	Raise vehicle with vehicle lift.		AR00.60-P-1006A
6	Remove nuts (7).
7	Remove cover at lower spring link.	Model 118, 177, 243, 247 with code U55 (Multi-link axle)
8	Support axle using telescopic lifter.
	000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount		WS01.00-P-0092B
	000 588 10 62 00 Support plate		WS26.00-P-3309B
9	Counterhold nut (3) and remove bolt (2).	Nut, shock absorber to rear axle/spring link	*BA32.25-P-1001-03R
10	Remove left or right shock absorber (1).
	Check
11	Check left or right shock absorber (1).		AR32.25-P-0121MFA
12	Install in the reverse order