Remove/Install Boot On Rear Axle Air Spring - AR32.22-P-0155S

Model 223

MODIFICATION NOTES

09.05.2023

BR00.45-Z-1010-06A, added.

Operation step 7.

Fig 1: Boot On Rear Axle Air Spring Components Location - Model 223

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	Risk of injury caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts	Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts. Deburr repair panels.	AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
	Notes on repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A
	Remove
1	Remove spring link at suspension strut and from wheel carrier.	Model 223 with engine 176, 256, 656	AR35.20-P-0119S
2	Release and disconnect electrical connectors (3) and remove electrical wiring harness.
3	Remove boot (1) at top and slide downward.
4	Cut open boot (1).	Do not damage surface of suspension strut.
5	Remove boot (1).
6	Remove cable tie and remove holder (2).
	Install
7	Slide boot (1) from below over suspension strut.	replace boot (1). Lubricant, rubber assembly 1 L	*BR00.45-Z-1010-06A
8	Insert half shells and slip boot (1) over half shells.	Fit half shells with center notch on groove. Make sure that the chamfer of the half shells faces upwards
		Make sure that the connecting points of the half shells face towards the wheel. Check boot (1) is correctly seated.
9	Slip on boot (1) at top.	Check boot (1) is correctly seated.
10	Install clamp on boot (1) at bottom.
11	Install holder (2).	Replace cable tie.
12	Connect electrical connectors (3) and attach electrical wiring harness.
13	Attach spring link at wheel carrier and suspension strut.	Model 223 with engine 176, 256, 656	AR35.20-P-0119S

REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1010-06A	Lubricant, rubber assembly 1 L	A 000 989 03 67