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Remove/Install Rear Shock Absorber - AR32.25-P-0110FR

Model 257 

MODIFICATION NOTES

16.05.2018 Replace suspension strut mount in the event of complaints added. Operation step 10  
05.05.2019 Nut, support bushing to shock absorber (piston rod) Model 257 BA32.25-P-1003-03P

Shown except code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) 

Fig 1: Rear Shock Absorber Components Location - Model 257 Except Code 489
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Shown with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) 

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Fig 2: Rear Shock Absorber Components Location - Model 257 With Code 489
G14548492WARNINGREMOVINGINSTALLINGTORQUE SPECIFICATIONTORQUE SPECIFICATIONINSTALLATION IMPORTANTINSPECTTORQUE SPECIFICATIONSPECIAL TOOLCourtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
WARNING Risk of injury  . Moving parts can pinch, crush or, in extreme cases even sever extremities. No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area of mechanical components when moving components. AS00.00-Z-0009-01A
Notice  Notes on AIR BODY CONTROL Model 257 with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) AH32.22-P-1000-03LWO 
Notice  Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process   AH00.00-P-0020-01A
Notice  Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
Notice  Notes on handling, transport and storage of composite brake disks   AH42.10-P-9406-12LF
  Notes on safety-relevant components   AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
  Notes on repair work on suspension components   AH00.00-P-0100-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Remove rear wheel.   AR40.10-P-1102A
2 Remove cover from spring link (6).    
3 Unfasten fender liner in rear fender in area of shock absorber (4).   AR88.10-P-1302FR
4 Disconnect electrical connectors (9) and place lines to one side. Model 257 with code 459 (Steel suspension with adjustable damping)
Model 257
with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)
 
5 Unscrew nut (5). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Self-locking nut, shock absorber to spring control arm *BA32.25-P-1001-03P 
6 Support spring link (6) with a suitable hydraulic lifting device and remove bolt from spring link (6)    
7 Unscrew screws (7). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, shock absorber to body *BA32.25-P-1002-03P 
8 Push shock absorber (4) together and remove INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Installation: Ensure that the cutouts (arrows a) in suspension strut mount (12) match with the elevations (arrows b) in the body.  
INSPECT Check     
9 Check shock absorber (4) for damage and leakage. If the shock absorber (4) is damaged,

replace shock absorber (4).
 
10 Check suspension strut mount (12) and seal (13). If the suspension strut mount (12) or the seal (13) are damaged,
 
  replace suspension strut mount (12).  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut, support bushing to shock absorber (piston rod) *BA32.25-P-1003-03P 
SPECIAL TOOL Socket set Fig 3
11 Install in the reverse order.    
REAR AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER

Number Designation Model 257
BA32.25-P-1001-03P Self-locking nut, shock absorber to spring control arm Air suspension Stage 1 Nm 100
  Stage 2 ∠° 90
Steel suspension Stage 1 Nm 60
  Stage 2 ∠° 60
REAR AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER

Number Designation Model 257
BA32.25-P-1002-03P Bolt, shock absorber to body Stage 1 Nm 15
Stage 2 Nm 36
REAR AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER

Number Designation Model 257
BA32.25-P-1003-03P Nut, support bushing to shock absorber (piston rod) M10 Nm 31
Fig 3: Identifying Socket Set (001 589 03 16 00)
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