Replace left and right front spring mount

AR62.10-P-0006E

Replace left and right front spring mount

10.11.11

16.2.07

Repair method has been revised



Removing

 Danger!

Risk of injury caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts

Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts.

Deburr repair panels.

AS00.00-Z-0017-01A

 Danger!

Vapors and gases from the solvent represent an explosion and poisoning hazard. Risk of injury to eyes and skin when working with anti-corrosion agent

Never spray anticorrosion agents on flames or glowing hot objects and keep them well away from all potential sources of ignition. Use them only in well-ventilated rooms; wear respiratory protection.

AS97.00-Z-0001-01A

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General information on body repair

AH60.00-N-0001-01A



Notes on sprayable seam sealing

AH97.10-P-0002-01A



Instructions for processing permanent underfloor protection

AH97.20-P-9409-01A



Notes on cavity preservation

AH97.20-P-0001-01B



General information on MB materials

AH98.00-P-9409-03A

1

Take off front wheels



Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary

AP40.10-P-4050Z

2

Remove front springs

Model 210 except model 210.07 with code 979 Special protection version, with code Z04 Light armoring, with code Z06 B6 Armoring

AR32.20-P-0200B

Model 210.07 with code 979 Special protection version, with code Z04 Light armoring, with code Z06 B6 Armoring

AR32.20-P-0200FB

3

Prepare required workshop equipment and commercially available tools for repair

 Workshop equipment and commercially available tools

4

Expose spot welds (4) on spring mount (6) and cut out or grind open

Ball cutter, cutting disk, Ø 65 mm, 80 m/s (max. 23.500 rpm)

Hard metal ball cutter
gotis://K_58.3_07.0

Straight grinder
gotis://K_58.0_03.0

5

Remove spring mounts

Tension hammer/slide hammer
gotis://K_58.3_12.0

 If corrosion or rust-through damage is severe:

Model 210.0/2 except code 979 Special protection version, except code Z04 Light armoring, except code Z06 B6 Armoring

Replace left and right front longitudinal member striking plate with spring mount

AR62.10-P-0009EA

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Install

6

Prepare connection surfaces on vehicle

Cutting disk, Ø 65 mm, 80 m/s (max. 23,500 rpm)

Straight grinder
gotis://K_58.0_03.0

Round wire brush, nylon grinding disk

7

Align installation surfaces at vehicle

8

Fit in spring mount

 Fit spring mounts at bottom flush with longitudinal member (arrows), picture 3.

Specific tools for axles gotis://A_02_02.0

Support

*BR00.45-Z-1001-16A

9

Drill Ø 6.7 mm holes (5) in spring mount (6).

 Predrill Ø 3 mm holes (5).

 Drill out spring mount (6) and striking plate together with Ø 6.7 mm.

Manually temporary fastener, Ø 6.35 mm

Tools for assembly/disassembly
gotis://K_58.3_10.0

Support

*BR00.45-Z-1001-16A

10

Remove spring mount (6) and deburr drill holes (5).

 Deburr drill holes (5) on vehicle.

11

Countersink rivet holes on new part.

 Only the three rivet holes in the spring mount.

12

Prime repair areas and mating surfaces with suitable brush.

 Use EP filler/thermo-filler.

 Observe manufacturer's specifications for setting and processing time of EP/thermal filler

 Air-dry overnight Accelerated drying of 15 to 30 minutes with infrared lamp.

Infrared lamp

13

Rivet spring mount

 Use Polygrip 6.4x14 (A003 990 86 97 05) countersunk-head rivets in spring mount.

 Use 6.5x12.5 steel/steel blind rivets (A004 990 16 97) on lower mounting bracket on spring mount on 2 layer riveted joints, with 3 layer riveted joints use 6.5x14.5 steel/steel blind rivets (A004 990 17 97).

Taurus 4 blind rivet tool, 100 mm nosepiece for Taurus 4 blind rivet tool.

Blind rivet/punch riveting method
gotis://K_68-80_06.0

Polygrip countersunk-head rivet, 6.414

*BR00.45-Z-1002-13A

Rivet

*BR00.45-Z-1012-13A

Rivet

*BR00.45-Z-1016-13A

14

Replace reinforcement on front spring mount

 Only for model 210.6 or model 210.0 with code 979 Special protection version, with code Z04 Light armoring, with code Z06 B6 Armoring

AR62.10-P-0006-01E

15

Apply seam seal sprayable

 Spray structure.

Combination compressed air spray gun (compressed air gun for processing sprayable sealants)

Combination pressure spray gun (corrosion protection)
gotis://K_91-97_01.0

Seam sealant, sprayable 310 ml

*BR00.45-Z-1041-01A

16

Install front springs

Model 210 except model 210.07 with code 979 Special protection version, with code Z04 Light armoring, with code Z06 B6 Armoring

AR32.20-P-0200B

Model 210.07 with code 979 Special protection version, with code Z04 Light armoring, with code Z06 B6 Armoring

AR32.20-P-0200FB

17

Apply additional cavity preservation

 Remove rubber plug on front longitudinal member (arrow), figure 4.

AR97.20-P-1500F

 Apply preservation agent to area on spring mount over large surface.

Cavity preservation gun

Combination pressure spray gun (corrosion protection)
gotis://K_91-97_01.0

Preservation agent

*BR00.45-Z-1003-05A

18

Remove wheels from front axle



Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary

AP40.10-P-4050Z

Number

Designation

Order number

BR00.45-Z-1041-01A

Seam sealant, sprayable 310 ml

A 002 989 84 20

BR00.45-Z-1003-05A

Cavity sealant, solvent-free (1 l container)

A 000 986 72 70 05

BR00.45-Z-1001-16A

Support

A 210 626 01 19

BR00.45-Z-1002-13A

Polygrip countersunk-head rivet, 6.414

A 003 990 86 97 05

BR00.45-Z-1012-13A

Blind rivet 6.512.5

A 004 990 16 97

BR00.45-Z-1016-13A

Blind rivet, 6.5 x 14.5

A 004 990 17 97