Remove/install rear shock absorber

AR32.25-P-0110EW

Remove/install rear shock absorber

19.04.2012

MODEL

218

without CODE 488(Steel/air suspension)

without CODE 489(AIRMATIC (air suspension with continuous damper adjustment))

MODEL

212.0/1

without CODE 488(Steel/air suspension)

without CODE 489(AIRMATIC (air suspension with continuous damper adjustment))

Modification notes

27.09.2010

Value changed: Self-locking nut for shock absorber to piston rod

BA32.25-P-1003-03M

1

Nuts

2

Support bushing

4

Screw

5

Nut

6

Spring control arm

7

Shock absorber

7a

Rubber bushing

7b

Stop buffer

7c

Protective tube

8

Nut

9

Piston rod

44

Rear spring

6e

Lock

6f

Cover

 

Remove/install

 Danger !

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 the mechanism when the components are moving.

AS00.00-Z-0009-01A

 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 vehicle manufacturer.

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A



Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

1

Remove rear wheel



AP40.10-P-4050EW


While working on the rear axle, care must be taken to ensure that the surface of aluminum components do not get any scratches, cracks and notches.
Otherwise the service life of the of the parts will be reduced.

2

Remove fender liner.

3

Detach cover (6f) from spring control arm (6)

 Compress locks (6e) of cover (6f) using sleeve or box wrench (arrow).

4

Unscrew nut (5) and pull bolt (4) out of spring control arm (6)

 Self-locking nut, shock absorber to spring control arm

*BA32.25-P-1001-03M

5

Remove side paneling in trunk

MODEL 212.0/1
without CODE 488(Steel/air suspension)
without CODE 489(AIRMATIC (air suspension with continuous damper adjustment))

AR68.30-P-4600EW

MODEL 218.3
without CODE 488(Steel/air suspension)
without CODE 489(AIRMATIC (air suspension with continuous damper adjustment))

AR68.30-P-4600EL

6

Unscrew nuts (1) from support bushing (2)

 Self-locking nut, damper to body

*BA32.25-P-1002-03M

7

Push shock absorber (7) together and remove



Check

8

Check shock absorber (7)

AR32.25-P-0121CW

 Replace if necessary.

9

Check support bushing (2) for damage

 Replace if necessary.

10

Check lower rubber mount (7a)

 Replace shock absorber (7) if necessary.

11

Unscrew nut (8) from piston rod (9)

If replacing the damper (7).

 Self-locking nut, damper to piston rod

*BA32.25-P-1003-03M

12

Remove support bushing (2) with stop buffer (7b) and protective tube (7c)

If replacing the damper (7).

13

Install in the reverse order

 Rear axle shock absorber

Number

Designation

MODEL 212

MODEL 218

BA32.25-P-1001-03M

Self-locking nut, shock absorber to spring control arm

Stage 1

Nm

60

60

Stage 2

°

60

60

 Rear axle shock absorber

Number

Designation

MODEL 212

MODEL 218

BA32.25-P-1002-03M

Self-locking nut, damper to body

Stage 1

Nm

15

15

Stage 2

Nm

35

35

 Rear axle shock absorber

Number

Designation

MODEL 212

MODEL 218

BA32.25-P-1003-03M

Self-locking nut, damper to piston rod

Nm

28

28