Remove/install rear axle spring

AR32.20-P-0232LFS

Remove/install rear axle spring

21.10.2019

Model

222

with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)

1

Cover

3

Rear axle spring

5

Wheel carrier

2

Spring control arm

4

Suspension strut

6

Screw

 Danger

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

 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 self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

Notes on repair work on suspension components

AH00.00-P-0100-01A

 

Remove/install

1

Release pressure in suspension strut (4) with diagnostic system



AD00.00-P-2000-04B

2

Detach rear complete wheel

AR40.10-P-1102A

3

Remove cover (1) from spring control arm (2)

4

Tension rear axle spring (3)

AR32.20-P-0202-06LFS

 Tensioning device

*202589013100

 Clamping plates

*202589136300

5

Detach suspension strut (4) from spring control arm (2)

 Nut, suspension strut at rear to spring control arm

*BA32.25-P-1005-04O

6

Detach spring control arm (2) from wheel carrier (5)

 The rear axle spring (3) can only be removed together with the spring control arm (2).

 Bolt/nut, spring control arm to wheel carrier

*BA35.20-P-1002-01H

7

Detach spring control arm (2) from rear axle carrier and tilt downward

 Bolt/nut, spring control arm to rear axle carrier

*BA35.20-P-1001-01H

8

Pull screw/bolt (6) out of wheel carrier (5) and remove spring control arm (2) with rear axle spring (3)

 Clean the spring control arm (2) at the contact area.

9

Release tension on rear axle spring (3) and remove from spring control arm (2)

AR32.20-P-0202-06LFS

 Clamping plates

*202589136300

 Tensioning device

*202589013100

10

Install in the reverse order



Check

11

Check rear axle spring (3) for paint damage

When reinstalling the rear axle spring (3).


Only repair paint damage using a black touch-up paint pen.
Otherwise, it could lead to confusion with the color marking of the rear axle springs (3).

12

Check vehicle level at rear axle, correct if necessary

AR40.20-P-0301LF

13

Check headlamp adjustment and correct if necessary



AP82.10-P-8260HA

 Suspension struts

Number

Designation

Model 222
with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)

BA32.25-P-1005-04O

Nut, suspension strut at rear to spring control arm

Stage 1

Nm

150

Stage 2

°

45

 Spring control arm

Number

Designation

MODEL 222 with CODE Z07

BA35.20-P-1001-01H

Bolt/nut, spring control arm to rear axle carrier

Stage 1

Nm

120

Stage 2

°

-

 Spring control arm

Number

Designation

MODEL 222 with CODE Z07

BA35.20-P-1002-01H

Bolt/nut, spring control arm to wheel carrier

Stage 1

Nm

80

Stage 2

°

90