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

MODEL 453 

Shown on model 453.3 

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	Remove/install
1	Remove left or right lower cover in the trunk	Model 453.4	AR68.30-P-4800SRC
		Model 453.0	AR68.30-P-4800SR
		Model 453.3	AR68.30-P-4800SRA
2	Unscrew nut (3)	Counterhold piston rod (2) and do not use an impact wrench. Otherwise, the shock absorber (1) can be damaged. Installation:  In order to tighten the nuts (3), the vehicle must have its suspension compressed. Nut, shock absorber to body	*BA32.25-P-1002-03Q
3	Remove elastomer bearing (5)	Installation:  Check condition of elastomer bearing (5). In the event of complaints ↓ Replace elastomer bearing (5)
	Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
4	Raise vehicle with vehicle lift	Installation:  When lowering the vehicle lift, ensure that the piston rod (2) retracts into the hole of the body.
5	Unscrew screw/bolt (6) and remove it	Bolt, shock absorber to rear axle	*BA32.25-P-1001-03Q
6	Press piston rod (2) into the shock absorber (1) up to end stop and remove shock absorber (1)
7	Remove elastomer bearing (7) from piston rod (2)	Installation:  Check condition of elastomer bearing (7). In the event of complaints ↓ Replace elastomer bearing (7)
	Check
8	Check shock absorber (1)		AR32.25-P-0121SR
9	Install in the reverse order

REAR AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER

Number	Designation		Model 453
BA32.25-P-1001-03Q	Bolt, shock absorber to rear axle	Nm	105

REAR AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER

Number	Designation		Model 453
BA32.25-P-1002-03Q	Nut, shock absorber to body	Nm	21