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

Model 167 

Except Code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) 

Except Code 490 (Electrohydraulic suspension) 

Model 167 

With Code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) 

Except Code 490 (Electrohydraulic suspension) 

Fig 1: Rear Shock Absorber Components Location - Model 167 Except Code 490 (Right Rear Shown With Code 489)

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Shown on rear right side of vehicle With Code 489 (AIRMATIC) 

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 HANDS-FREE ACCESS		AH80.61-P-0001-01A
	Notes on repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A
	Notes on safety-relevant components		AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
	Remove/install
1	Remove right or left rear wheel and tire assembly.		AR40.10-P-1102ME
2	Remove trim (1).
3	Remove fender liner in rear fender.		AR88.10-P-1302ME
4.1	Transfer the pneumatic pressure of the air suspension bellows into the central reservoir using the diagnostic system.	Model 167 with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) except code 490 (Electrohydraulic suspension)
			AD00.00-P-2000-06ME
		The complete wheels must not touch the ground. Otherwise, the air springs may be pre-damaged and subsequently malfunction. Select menu item "Actuations" in active suspension and damping system control unit.
	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
4.2	Tension rear axle spring.	Model 167 except code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) except code 490 (Electrohydraulic suspension)
			AR32.20-P-0202-06ME
		Tensioning device	Fig 3
		Clamping plates	Fig 2
5	Switch off ignition and store transmitter key outside of transmitter range (min. 2 m).
6	Raise wheel suspension slightly at supporting joint and support.
	000 588 10 62 00 Support plate		WS26.00-P-3309B
	000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount		WS01.00-P-0092B
7	Release and disconnect the electrical connections (4).	Model 167 with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) except code 490 (Electrohydraulic suspension)
8	Remove bolts (2).	Bolt/self-locking nut, shock absorber to frame floor assembly	*BA32.25-P-1002-03K
9	Remove bolt (3).	Screw/self-locking nut, shock absorber to spring link	*BA32.25-P-1001-03K
10	Remove shock absorber (5).
11	Check shock absorber (5).	If shock absorber (5) is to be reused.	AR32.25-P-0121ME
12	Install in the reverse order.

Fig 2: Identifying Clamping Plates (164 589 01 63 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Tensioning Device (202 589 02 31 00)

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