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

Model 290 

Shown on left side of vehicle except code 498 (AIR BODY CONTROL) 

Fig 1: Rear Shock Absorber Components Location - Model 290 (Shown On Left Side Except Code 498)

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Shown on model with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) and except code 201 (Rear axle steering) 

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	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 ceramic brake disks		AH42.10-P-9406-13A
Notice	Notes on handling, transport and storage of composite brake disks		AH42.10-P-9406-12LF
Notice	Notes on AIR BODY CONTROL	Model 290 with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)	AH32.22-P-1000-03LWO
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 corresponding rear wheel.		AR40.10-P-1102A
2	Remove cover from spring link (6).
3	Unfasten fender liner in rear fender in area of shock absorber (4).		AR88.10-P-1302FR
4	Disconnect electrical connectors at shock absorber (4).
5	Unscrew nut from screw (5).
Notice	Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process		AH00.00-P-0020-01A
		Self-locking nut, shock absorber to spring control arm	*BA32.25-P-1001-03P
6	Support spring link (6) with a suitable hydraulic lifting device and remove screw (5) from spring link (6).
7	Unscrew screws (7).	Bolt, shock absorber to body	*BA32.25-P-1002-03P
8.1	Press shock absorber (4) together and remove upward.	Model 290 with code 201 (Rear axle steering) : 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 with tension belt (3) and remove upward.	Model 290 except code 201 (Rear axle steering) Ensure that the surface of the shock absorber (4) is not damaged by the ratchet wrench (2) of the tension belt (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) for damage and leakage.	If there is a problem: ↓ Replace shock absorber (4).
10	Check suspension strut mount (12) and seal (13) for damage.	If there is a problem: ↓ Replace shock absorber (4).
11	Install in reverse order.