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Remove/Install The Suspension Strut - AR32.25-P-1017SR

MODEL 453 

MODIFICATION NOTES

28.08.2017 Nut, connecting linkage to suspension strut   BA32.20-P-1001-02S
G12094890Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
G12094891Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
  Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
  Notes on repair work on suspension components   AH00.00-P-0100-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Remove wiper motor When removing the left suspension strut (1). AR82.30-P-6800SR
2 Unscrew bolts (2) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, suspension strut to body *BA32.25-P-1001-04Q 
3 Remove left or right front wheel and tire assembly   AR40.10-P-1100SR
4 Detach electrical line (4) from bracket (3)    
5 Detach brake hose (5) from bracket (3)    
6 Unscrew nut (7) from connecting linkage (6) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut, connecting linkage to suspension strut *BA32.20-P-1001-02S 
7 Unscrew nuts (8) and pull out bolts (9) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt of suspension strut to steering knuckle *BA32.25-P-1003-04Q 
8 Detach suspension strut (1) from steering knuckle (10)    
9 Detach connecting linkage (6) from suspension strut (1) and remove suspension strut (1) downwards NOTES The steering knuckle (10) must be fastened to a suitable position on the transverse control arm with cable ties until the suspension strut (1) is reinstalled so that the electrical line (4) and the brake hose (5) are not excessively stretched and cannot come into contact with sharp objects.
Otherwise the electrical line (4) or the brake hose (5) can be damaged.
 
INSPECT Check     
10 Check damper for external oil leaks   AR32.25-P-0121SR 
11 Check components of suspension strut (1) for damage If one or more of the components is damaged:

Disassemble suspension strut (1) and check all components of suspension strut (1) for damage
AR32.25-P-1018SR 
12 Install in the reverse order    
13 Perform wheel alignment check After replacing any component of the suspension strut (1). AR40.20-P-0200SR
FRONT AXLE STABILIZER BAR

Number Designation Model 453
BA32.20-P-1001-02S Nut, connecting linkage to suspension strut Nm 50
SUSPENSION STRUTS

Number Designation Model 453
BA32.25-P-1001-04Q Bolt, suspension strut to body Nm 21
SUSPENSION STRUTS

Number Designation Model 453
BA32.25-P-1003-04Q Bolt of suspension strut to steering knuckle Nm 105