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

Model 257 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
	Notes on repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A

Fig 1: Identifying Clamping Plates (211 589 03 63 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Tensioning Device (202 589 02 31 00)

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Use the following special tools:

Tensioning device (08) (202 589 02 31 00)

Clamping plates (06, 07) (211 589 03 63 00)

Install clamping plates (06, 07) into rear axle springs (1).
Insert clamping plates (06, 07) in such a way that as many spring coils as possible can be pre-compressed.
Insert tensioning device (08) from below through spring control arm (4) into clamping plates (06, 07) and lock in clamping plate (06).
Check for correct seating tensioning device (08) in clamping plate (06) (arrows).

Otherwise they may slip off.
Only tension rear axle spring (1) far enough to enable it to be removed.
Do not use an impact wrench.

Otherwise, the tensioning device (08) or the rear axle spring (1) may be damaged.