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Remove/Install Rear Suspension Strut - AR32.25-P-1016S

Model 223 

except code 490 (Electrohydraulic suspension) 

except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) 

MODIFICATION NOTES

17.11.2021 Screw, spring control arm to wheel carrier Model 223.0/9 model 223.1 except code ME10 (Hybrid vehicle (plug-in, PHEV)) except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) BA35.20-P-1001-01J
17.11.2021 Screw, spring control arm to wheel carrier Model 223.1 with code ME10 (Hybrid vehicle (plug-in, PHEV)) BA35.20-P-1001-01J
G16190935Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on left side of vehicle 

Shown on left side of vehicle 

Fig 1: Rear Suspension Strut Components Location - Model 223 Except Code 490, Z07 (Shown On Left Side Of Vehicle)
G16190936REMOVINGINSTALLINGREFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMSNOTESSPECIAL TOOLINSTALLATION NOTESTORQUE SPECIFICATIONSPECIAL TOOLSPECIAL TOOLIMPORTANTTORQUE SPECIFICATIONTORQUE SPECIFICATIONTORQUE SPECIFICATIONNOTESNOTESIMPORTANTTORQUE SPECIFICATIONINSPECTREFER TO MAINTENANCESPECIAL TOOLSPECIAL TOOLSPECIAL TOOLCourtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Notice  Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process   AH00.00-P-0020-01A
Notice  Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge   AH54.00-P-0001-01A
Notice  Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
Notice  Notes on air suspension   AH32.22-P-1000-01T 
  Notes on repair work on suspension components   AH00.00-P-0100-01A
  Notes on safety-relevant components   AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Remove corresponding rear wheel.   AR40.10-P-1102A
2 Reduce pneumatic pressure of suspension struts (8) using diagnostic system.    
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS   NOTES
The complete wheels must not touch the ground.
Otherwise the suspension struts (8) can be damaged and subsequently malfunction.
AD00.00-P-2000-06FR
3 Switch off ignition and store transmitter key outside of transmitter range (min. 2 m).    
4 Unclip speaker cover from rear shelf (1). SPECIAL TOOL Long wedge Fig 3
5 Remove mid-range speaker. Model 223
with code 810 (Premium sound system)
except code 490 (Electrohydraulic suspension)
except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
Model 223
with code 811 (High-End sound system)
except code 490 (Electrohydraulic suspension)
except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
AR82.62-P-7836S
6 Remove cover over damping (2).    
7 Separate perforation (arrows A) on rear shelf (1) and remove sections.    
8 Detach perforation (arrows B) and remove damping (2). INSTALLATION NOTES
The damping (2) must always be installed.
Otherwise noise will be heard.
 
9 Detach pressure line (3) from suspension strut (8) and seal openings with suitable stop plugs. TORQUE SPECIFICATION Pressure line to rear suspension strut/valve block *BA32.22-P-1011-03F 
    SPECIAL TOOL Socket wrench bit Fig 2
    SPECIAL TOOL Record plug Fig 6
10 Remove cover from spring link (5).    
11 Disconnect electrical connectors (6) and expose electric lines.    
12 Loosen threaded connection securing spring link (5) to rear axle carrier (7). IMPORTANT Do not remove the spring link (5) from the rear axle carrier (7).
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 223
except code 490 (Electrohydraulic suspension) except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
Screw, Spring control arm to rear axle carrier
*BA35.20-P-1003-01J 
13 Remove suspension strut (8) from spring link (5). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 223
except code 490 (Electrohydraulic suspension) except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
Nut, suspension strut at rear to spring control arm
*BA32.25-P-1005-04O 
14 Remove spring link (5) from wheel carrier (10). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 223
except code 490 (Electrohydraulic suspension) except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
Screw, Spring control arm to wheel carrier
*BA35.20-P-1001-01J 
15 Fold spring link (5) downward. NOTES
Fold the spring link (5) downward carefully.
Otherwise the wheel carrier (10) will be damaged.
 
16 Lower vehicle. NOTES
Do not lower vehicle too far.
Otherwise the folded-down spring link (5) will be damaged.
 
17 Remove nuts (4) and remove suspension strut (8) downward. IMPORTANT Helper required.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw/nut, suspension strut at rear to body
*BA32.25-P-1004-04O 
INSPECT Check     
18 Check suspension strut (8).    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   If there is a problem,

replace suspension strut (8).
AP32.25-P-3255J 
19 Check pressure line (3) for damage. If there is a problem,

repair pressure line connection.
AR32.22-P-2001-01S 
    SPECIAL TOOL Knife Fig 4
    SPECIAL TOOL Box wrench bit Fig 5
    SPECIAL TOOL Socket wrench bit Fig 2
20 Install in the reverse order.    
AIR SUSPENSION

Number Designation Model 223
BA32.22-P-1011-03F Pressure line to rear suspension strut/valve block Nm 2
SUSPENSION STRUTS

Number Designation Model 223 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
BA32.25-P-1004-04O Screw/nut, suspension strut at rear to body Stage 1 Nm 50
Stage 2 Nm -
SUSPENSION STRUTS

Number Designation Model 223 except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
BA32.25-P-1005-04O Nut, suspension strut at rear to spring control arm Stage 1 Nm 150
Stage 2 ∠° 45
SPRING CONTROL ARM

Number Designation Model 223.0/9 Model 223.1 except code ME10 (Hybrid vehicle (plug-in, PHEV)) except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Model 223.1 with engine 177.8 with code ME10 (Hybrid vehicle (plug-in, PHEV))
BA35.20-P-1001-01J Screw, Spring control arm to wheel carrier M14 Stage 1 Nm 60 80
Stage 2 ∠° 180 90
SPRING CONTROL ARM

Number Designation Model 223.1 with engine 256 with code ME10 (Hybrid vehicle (plug-in, PHEV))
BA35.20-P-1001-01J Screw, Spring control arm to wheel carrier M14 Stage 1 Nm 80
Stage 2 ∠° 90
SPRING CONTROL ARM

Number Designation Model 223.0/9 Model 223.1 except code ME10 (Hybrid vehicle (plug-in, PHEV)) except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Model 223.1 with engine 177.8 with code ME10 (Hybrid vehicle (plug-in, PHEV))
BA35.20-P-1003-01J Screw, Spring control arm to rear axle carrier M12 Stage 1 Nm 60 60
Stage 2 ∠° 180 90
M16 Nm - -
SPRING CONTROL ARM

Number Designation Model 223.1 with engine 256 with code ME10 (Hybrid vehicle (plug-in, PHEV))
BA35.20-P-1003-01J Screw, Spring control arm to rear axle carrier M12 Stage 1 Nm 60
Stage 2 ∠° 180
M16 Nm -
Fig 2: Identifying Socket Wrench Bit (211 589 00 09 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Long Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)
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Fig 4: Identifying Knife (000 589 12 28 00)
G09980728Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 5: Identifying Box Wrench Bit (001 589 00 03 00)
G10248719Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 6: Identifying Record Plug (129 589 00 91 00)
G09975019Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA