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Remove/install rubber boots on rubber mount - AR33.15-P-0160-03T

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MODEL 171, 172, 203, 204, 207, 209, 211, 212, 216, 217, 218, 219, 221, 230 

IMPORTANT Evaluation of elastomer bearings   AH00.10-P-0001-01A

Elastomer bearing variants 

Fig 1: Checking Elastomer Bearing Variants
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IMPORTANT Fit dust boots on hydro-mounts (Fig 1) only.

Assembly is not envisaged on conventional elastomer bearings (Fig 1).

IMPORTANT The dust boots (18e) are not fitted ex factory. During repair work on the strut rods (18) or hydro-mounts (18d), the dust boots (18e) must be fitted in order to protect the hydro-mounts (18d).

  1. Only slide the dust boots (18e) over the bearing core and the bearing outer race of the hydro-mount (18d).

    IMPORTANT Fit dust boots (18e) flush to strut rod (18) (arrows).

    Fig 2: Locating Dust Boots To Strut Rod
    G10241261Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA