Remove/Install Rear Axle Spring - AR32.20-P-0232FR
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 | |
| Topical note | Notes on handling, transport and storage of composite brake disks | AH42.10-P-9406-12LF | |
| Notes on repair work on suspension components | AH00.00-P-0100-01A | ||
| Remove/install | |||
| 1 | Remove rear wheel | AR40.10-P-1102A | |
| 2 | Remove shock absorber from spring control arm (2) | AR32.25-P-0110FR | |
| 3 | Tension rear axle spring (1) | AR32.20-P-0202-06FR | |
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| 4 | Remove spring seat (5) | ||
| 5 | Mark installation position of rear axle spring (1) relative to upper clamping plate (06) and lower clamping plate (07) using suitable adhesive strips (arrows a) | ||
| 6 | Remove rear axle spring (1) from spring control arm (2) | ||
| 7 | Relieve rear axle spring (1) | ||
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| 8 | Transfer markings using adhesive strips (arrows a) to new rear axle spring (1) | When replacing rear axle spring (1). | |
| Check | |||
| 9 | Check rear axle spring (1) for paint damage | When reinstalling rear axle spring (1). In event of paint damage ↓ Repair any paint damage using a black touch-up paint pen. | |
| 10 | Check plastic shims (3) with spring seat (4) and spring seat (5) for damage | ||
| If required ↓ Replace plastic shims (3) with spring seat (4) or spring seat (5). |
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| 11 | Install in the reverse order | ||
| Check | |||
| 12 | Check/correct headlamp adjustment | When replacing components. | |
| AP82.10-P-8260L |