Press Out/In Elastomer Bearing Of Strut Rod - AR33.15-P-0163-01FR

Model 257 

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Shown here are different installation positions of the elastomer bearing (1b), on left strut rod (1a) with code M005 (4MATIC) 

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Use the following special tools:

Extraction and insertion tool (01) (222 589 03 43 00)

Use plate (07) (202 589 04 43 07) for pressing out.

Use sleeve (03) (221 589 00 43 01) from extraction and insertion tool set (221 589 00 43 00) for inserting.

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1. Place suitable shims (08) onto press.
2. Place plate (07) with chamfered side facing downwards onto supports (08).
3. Place strut rod (1 a) with chamfered side facing upwards onto plate (07).

   Remove 

4. Place extraction and insertion tool (01) onto elastomer bearing (1b) of strut rod (1a).
5. Pre-tension press and align strut rod (1a), plate (07) and extraction and insertion tool (01) with each other.
6. Press out elastomer bearing (1b).

   Install 

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7. Place sleeve (03) on press.
8. Place strut rod (1a) on sleeve (03) with chamfered side facing upward.

   The cutout of the sleeve (03) must face towards the bar arrow (N) of the strut rod (1a).

9. Position new elastomer bearing (1b) with crush ring (1c) on strut rod (1a).

   The arrow marking (M) on the elastomer bearing (1b) must line up with the recess (2) on the ball head (3).

   Different elastomer bearing variants are used for a caster change.

   Elastomer bearing (1b) for positive caster change: +3 mm = +27' (E).

   Elastomer bearing (1b) for negative caster change: -3 mm = -27' (F).

10. Place extraction and insertion tool (01) on elastomer bearing (1b).
11. Pre-tension press and align strut rod (1a), sleeve, (03), elastomer bearing (1b) with crush ring (1c) and extraction and insertion tool (01) with each other.
12. Press in elastomer bearing (1b) far enough until the bearing core (4) of the elastomer bearing (1b) makes contact with the sleeve (03).
13. Release press and remove crush ring (1c).
14. Turn over strut rod (1a) and place on sleeve (03).
15. Place extraction and insertion tool (01) on elastomer bearing (1b).
16. Press elastomer bearing (1b) into center in strut rod (1a).