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Remove/Install Elastomer Bearing Of Strut Rod - AR33.15-P-0162S

Model 214 

with code 480 (Self-levelling suspension) 

Model 214 

with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) 

Model 223 

except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) 

Shown on model 223 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4-MATIC/all-wheel drive) on right tension strut (2) 

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Shown on model 223 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4-MATIC/all-wheel drive) on right tension strut (2) 

G16191032Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 223 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4-MATIC/all-wheel drive) on left tension strut (2) 

G16191033Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 223 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4-MATIC/all-wheel drive) on left tension strut (2) 

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  Notes on safety-relevant components   AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
  Notes on repair work on suspension components   AH00.00-P-0100-01A
REMOVING Remove     
1 Remove corresponding tension strut (2). Model 214
with code 480 (Self-levelling suspension) Model 214
with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension)
AR33.15-P-0160WT
    Model 223
except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
AR33.15-P-0160S 
2.1 Replace elastomer bearing (1). If an elastomer bearing (1) for caster correction is installed.
NOTES
The arrow on the elastomer bearing (1) must always face towards the wheel side.
Otherwise, it may cause damage or malfunction.
NOTES
Ensure that bar (arrow a) is positioned correctly.
Otherwise it may cause damage or malfunction.
IMPORTANT Install elastomer bearing (1) with caster correction in negative direction (B), as shown in figures.
IMPORTANT Install elastomer bearing (1) with caster correction in positive direction (C), as shown in figures.
AR33.15-P-0163-01S 
    SPECIAL TOOL Extraction and insertion tool Fig 1
    SPECIAL TOOL Extraction and insertion tool Fig 2
2.2 Install new tension strut (2). If an elastomer bearing (1) without caster correction (A) is installed.  
INSTALLING Install     
3 Install tension strut (2). Model 214
with code 480 (Self-levelling suspension) Model 214
with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension)
AR33.15-P-0160WT
    Model 223
except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
AR33.15-P-0160S 
Fig 1: Identifying Extraction And Insertion Tool (222 589 03 43 00)
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Fig 2: Identifying Extraction And Insertion Tool (220 589 06 43 00)
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