Remove/install rear axle spring

AR32.20-P-0232FR

Remove/install rear axle spring

16.01.2018

Model

257

except code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)

06

Upper clamping plate

07

Lower clamping plate

08

Tensioning device

1

Rear axle spring

2

Spring control arm

4

Spring seat

3

Plastic shims

5

Spring seat

1

Rear axle spring

4

Spring seat

5

Spring seat

 Warning

Risk of injury caused by pinching or crushing when working on springs or spring bodies that are under tension

Use only approved tensioning devices; additionally screen off hazardous area if necessary. Check special tools for damage and proper operation (visual inspection). Wear protective gloves.

AS00.00-Z-0001-01A

Topical note

Notes on handling, transport and storage of composite brake disks

AH42.10-P-9406-12LF

Notes on repair work on suspension components

AH00.00-P-0100-01A

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Remove/install

1

Remove rear wheel

AR40.10-P-1102A

2

Remove shock absorber from spring control arm (2)

AR32.25-P-0110FR

3

Tension rear axle spring (1)

AR32.20-P-0202-06FR

 Installation: Check rear axle springs (1) are firmly seated in spring seats (4, 5) (arrows e).

 Clamping plates

*211589036300

 Tensioning device

*202589023100

4

Remove spring seat (5)

 Pay attention to installation position.

5

Mark installation position of rear axle spring (1) relative to upper clamping plate (06) and lower clamping plate (07) using suitable adhesive strips (arrows a)

 Do not use a touch-up paint pen because the rear axle spring (1) is color-coded.

6

Remove rear axle spring (1) from spring control arm (2)

7

Relieve rear axle spring (1)

 Installation: Observe markings.

 Clamping plates

*211589036300

 Tensioning device

*202589023100

8

Transfer markings using adhesive strips (arrows a) to new rear axle spring (1)

When replacing rear axle spring (1).



Check

9

Check rear axle spring (1) for paint damage

When reinstalling rear axle spring (1).

In event of paint damage



Repair any paint damage using a black touch-up paint pen.

10

Check plastic shims (3) with spring seat (4) and spring seat (5) for damage

 Installation: Make sure that plastic shims (3) (arrows b, c) and spring seat (5) (arrows d) are correctly seated.

 When replacing rear axle spring (1), the spring seat (5) must be replaced. The spring seat (4) must be replaced with a spring seat (4) with a notch.

If required



Replace plastic shims (3) with spring seat (4) or spring seat (5).

11

Install in the reverse order



Check

12

Check/correct headlamp adjustment

When replacing components.

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AP82.10-P-8260L