Remove/install the suspension strut

AR32.25-P-1017RG

Remove/install the suspension strut

17.07.2020

Model

190

Modification notes

15.04.2020

Remove rear guide vane from front axle.

Operation step 4.

15.04.2020

Remove front guide vane from front axle.

Operation step 5.

15.04.2020

Release and disconnect electrical connectors from suspension strut (10) and remove electrical wiring harness.

Operation step 7.

10.07.2020

Nut of front suspension strut to transverse control arm

Model 190 with code 479 (AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension)

BA32.25-P-1002-04H

10.07.2020

Nut of front suspension strut to transverse control arm

Model 190 with code 478 (AMG RIDE CONTROL suspension) model 190 with code 486 (Sports suspension)

BA32.25-P-1002-04H

Shown on model 190.3 with code 479 (AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension)

1

Air cleaner housing

7

Steering knuckle

2

Nut

8

Nut

3

Diagonal strut

9

Lower transverse control arm

4

Brake hose

10

Suspension strut

5

Upper transverse control arm

11

Electrical connector

6

Stabilizer bar linkage

 Warning

Risk of injury. Moving parts can pinch, crush or, in extreme cases even sever extremities.

No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area of mechanical components when moving components.

AS00.00-Z-0009-01A

Topical note

Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge

AH54.00-P-0001-01A

Topical note

Notes on handling, transport and storage of composite brake disks

AH42.10-P-9406-12LF

Topical note

Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process

AH00.00-P-0020-01A

Topical note

Notes on working in engine compartment

AH60.00-P-0042-01RG

Topical note

Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

Topical note

Notes on handling, transport and storage of ceramic brake disks

AH42.10-P-9406-13A

Notes on repair work on suspension components

AH00.00-P-0100-01A

Notes on safety-relevant components

AH00.00-Z-0019-01A

 

Remove/install

1

Remove corresponding air filter housing (1).

Model 190 with engine 178

AR09.10-P-1150MNB

2

Disconnect left or right electrical connector (11).

Model 190
with code 479 (AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension)
Model 190
with code M032 (Black Series version)

3

Remove corresponding front wheel.

AR40.10-P-1100RQ

4

Remove rear guide vane from front axle.

Model 190
with code M030 (GT R version)
Model 190
with code M032 (Black Series version)

AR42.10-P-0102RG

5

Remove front guide vane from front axle.

Model 190
with code M030 (GT R version)
Model 190
with code M032 (Black Series version)

AR42.10-P-0101RG

6

Remove diagonal struts (3).

AR61.20-P-1105RG

7

Release and disconnect electrical connectors from suspension strut (10) and remove electrical wiring harness from suspension strut (10).

Model 190
with code M032 (Black Series version)

8

Unclip electrical line of left front axle rpm sensor or right front axle rpm sensor.

AR42.40-P-9801RG

9

Unclip electric line of brakepad wear sensor from holder.

Model 190Only when removing the right suspension strut (10).

10

Unclip brake hose (4) from brackets (arrows) on upper transverse control arm (5).

11

Detach torsion bar linkage (6) from front stabilizer.

AR32.20-P-0300RG

12

Secure lower transverse control arm (9) with attached steering knuckle (7) to prevent it from falling or tilting.

13

Detach upper transverse control arm (5) from steering knuckle (7).

AR33.20-P-0500RG

14

Remove nut (8) and remove bolt.

 Nut of front suspension strut to transverse control arm

*BA32.25-P-1002-04H

15

Remove nuts (2).

 Nut, suspension strut at front to body

*BA32.25-P-1001-04H

16

Lower steering knuckle (7) and remove suspension strut (10).

 Do not disassemble the suspension strut (10). If necessary, replace suspension struts (10) in pairs.

 Make sure that the setting screws of the suspension strut (10) are not damaged.

17

Install in the reverse order.



Measure

18

Perform chassis alignment.

AR40.20-P-0200RQ

 Suspension struts

Number

Designation

Model 190
with code 479 (AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension)

Model 190
with code 478 (AMG RIDE CONTROL)
Model 190
with code 486 (Sports suspension)

BA32.25-P-1001-04H

Nut, suspension strut at front to body

Stage 1

Nm

35

35

Stage 2

Nm

-

-

 Suspension struts

Number

Designation

Model 190
with code 479 (AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension)

Model 190
with code 478 (AMG RIDE CONTROL)
Model 190
with code 486 (Sports suspension)

BA32.25-P-1002-04H

Nut of front suspension strut to transverse control arm

Stage 1

Nm

100

100

Stage 2

°

180

180