Tension Rear Axle Spring - AR32.20-P-0202-06FRX

Model 290 

except code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) 

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

Fig 1: Identifying Clamping Plate (230 589 11 63 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Tensioning Device (203 589 01 31 00)

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Shown on left side of vehicle 

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1. Install clamping plates (02, 03) in rear axle springs (1).

   Check for correct seating of clamping plates (02, 03). Otherwise they may slip off.

   Insert the clamping plates (02, 03) in such a way that as many spring coils as possible can be pre-compressed.

2. Insert tensioning device (01) into clamping plates (02, 03).

   Tensioning device (01) must latch audibly into clamping plates (02, 03).

   Otherwise they may slip off.

3. Only tension rear axle spring (1) far enough to enable it to be removed.

   Do not use an impact wrench.

   Otherwise, the tensioning device (01) or the rear axle spring (1) may be damaged.