Disassemble/assemble suspension strut - AR32.25-P-1018CW
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MODEL 172, 204, 207
MODEL 212, 218 except CODE (489) AIRMATIC (air suspension with continuous damper adjustment)
| Removing | |||
| Risk of injury caused by pinching or crushing when working on springs or spring bodies that are under tension | Use only approved tensioning devices; shield off hazard area if necessary. Inspect special tools for damage and proper operation (visual inspection). Wear protective gloves. |
AS00.00-Z-0001-01A | |
| 1 | Remove suspension strut (40) | Model 172, 204, 207 | AR32.25-P-1017CW |
| Model 212, 218 | AR32.25-P-1017EW | ||
| Disassemble/assemble | |||
| 2 | Clamp tensioning device (01) in vise, insert clamping plates and tension front spring (1) | AR32.20-P-0200-05CW | |
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Model 172 |
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Model 172, Model 204, 207, Model 212, 218 with code (486) Sports suspension or with code (488) Steel/air suspension, Model 212 with code (677) AVANTGARDE suspension |
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Model 172, Model 204, 207 Model 212, 218 |
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Model 172, 204.9 Model 212, 218 with code (486) Sports suspension or code (488) Steel/air suspension |
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Model 212 with code (482) Suspension for greater ground clearance or code (485) Comfort suspension or code (677) AVANTGARDE suspension, Model 218 without code (486) Sports suspension and without code (488) Steel/air suspension |
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Model 212, 218 with code (486) Sports suspension or code (488) Steel/air suspension |
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| 3 | Unscrew nut (2) from piston rod (3) | *BA32.25-P-1004-01N | |
| *BA32.25-P-1004-04M | |||
| 4 | Remove shock absorber (4) from tensioning device (01) | ||
| 5 | Remove dust boot (4a), stop buffer (4b), cap (4c) and rubber insert (4d) | If replacing the damper (4). | |
| 6 | Release front spring (1) | AR32.20-P-0200-05CW | |
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Model 172 |
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Model 172, Model 204, 207, Model 212, 218 with code (486) Sports suspension or code (488) Steel/air suspension, Model 212 with code (677) AVANTGARDE suspension |
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Model 172, Model 204, 207 Model 212, 218 |
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Model 172, 204.9 Model 212, 218 with code (486) Sports suspension or code (488) Steel/air suspension |
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Model 212 with code (482) Suspension for greater ground clearance or code (485) Comfort suspension or code (677) AVANTGARDE suspension, Model 218 without code (486) Sports suspension and without code (488) Steel/air suspension |
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Model 212, 218 with code (486) Sports suspension or code (488) Steel/air suspension |
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| 7 | Remove front spring (1) | ||
| 8 | Remove the spring cup (5) from the front spring (1) | ||
| 9 | Using a suitable tool pry rubber ring (6) off the thrust bearing (7) | When replacing the rubber ring (6). | |
| 10 | Using a suitable tool pry thrust bearing (7) off the spring cup (5) | When replacing the thrust bearing (7). | |
| 11 | Check shock absorber (4) | Dispose of shock absorber (4) in the event of more severe leakage: |
AR32.25-P-0121CW |
| Disposing of shock absorber | OS32.25-P-0121-01GC | ||
| 12 | Assemble in the reverse order | ||
| Install | |||
| 13 | Install suspension strut (40) | Model 172, 204, 207 | AR32.25-P-1017CW |
| Model 212, 218 | AR32.25-P-1017EW | ||
| 14 | Perform wheel alignment check | Model 204 | AR40.20-P-0200CW |
| Model 172, 207, 212, 218 | AR40.20-P-0200EW |
SUSPENSION STRUTS
| Number | Designation | Model 172 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA32.25-P-1004-01N | Nut to piston rod | Nm | 85 |
SUSPENSION STRUTS
| Number | Designation | Model 204.00/02/04/05/0 6/20/22/24/25/30/33/34/35 without code 483 | Model 204.00/02/04/05/06/20/22/24/25 with code 483, model 204.077/277/377 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA32.25-P-1004-04M | Nut to piston rod | Nm | 100 | 85 |
SUSPENSION STRUTS
| Number | Designation | Model 204.08/09/28/29/38/9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA32.25-P-1004-04M | Nut to piston rod | Nm | 100 |
SUSPENSION STRUTS
| Number | Designation | Model 207 without code 483 | Model 207 with code 483 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA32.25-P-1004-04M | Nut to piston rod | Nm | 100 | 85 |
SUSPENSION STRUTS
| Number | Designation | Model 212.00/02/04/05/0 72/073/14/15/20/2 2/24/25/272 without code 489 | Model 218.30/32/35/373 without code 489 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA32.25-P-1004-04M | Nut to piston rod | Nm | 100 | 100 |
SUSPENSION STRUTS
| Number | Designation | Model 212.08/09/28/29 without code 489 | Model 218.39 without code 489 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA32.25-P-1004-04M | Nut to piston rod | Nm | 100 | 100 |