Remove/install rear suspension strut

AR32.25-P-1016A

Remove/install rear suspension strut

20.1.09



Remove/install



The vehicle must be standing on its wheels for removing the top suspension strut mounting.

1

Remove trunk lining or load area lining

2

Detach top suspension strut mounting

Model 140

Counterhold piston rod with Allen wrench (WAF 5).

 Model 202, 208, 210.0

*202589000900

 Installation: Replace self-locking nut (5a) on model 140.

 Model 140 nut (5a)

*BA32.30-P-1001-01A

 Model 202, 203, 208 nut (5p)

*BA32.30-P-1001-01B

 Model 210.0 nut (5p)

*BA32.30-P-1006-01A

 Models 202, 208 nut (5a)

*BA32.30-P-1002-01B

 Model 210.0 nut (5a)

*BA32.30-P-1005-01A

 Model 210.2, 210.6 bolt (5g)

*BA32.30-P-1007-01A

3.1

Remove washer (5b) and rubber mount (5c)

Model 202, 203, 208, 210.0

3.2

Remove washer (5i) and rubber mount (5c)

Model 210.2, 210.6

4

Raise vehicle

Danger!

Risk of injury to skin or eyes caused by hydraulic fluid spraying out under high pressure. Risk of poisoning caused by swallowing hydraulic fluid

Depressurize the hydraulic system completely before starting any work on the system. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses.

AS00.00-Z-0013-01A

5

Empty pressurized oil system

 Installation: Fill pressurized oil system

AR32.30-P-0630A



General information for working on vehicles with level control/ADS

All models with code 216b, 216c, 217a, 480

AH32.00-P-0002-01A

6.1

Disconnect pressure line (P4) at connection of the steel line/pressure hose

Model 140, 210.2, 210.6

 Installation: Pay attention to correct routing of pressure line (P4).

 Model 140

*BA32.30-P-1003-01A

 Model 210.2, 210.6

*BA32.30-P-1003-01A

6.2

Disconnect pressure line (P4) at suspension strut

Model 202, 203, 208, 210.0

 Model 202, 208

*BA32.30-P-1004-01B

 Model 210.0

*BA32.30-P-1004-01B

 Installation: Replace copper sealing rings on banjo bolt (5v)

Before tightening the pressure line on suspension strut 

Check/set up distance between the suspension strut and wheel arch

AR32.30-P-0610-01A

7

Detach cover of spring control arm (72c)

8

Detach/remove suspension strut (5) on spring control arm (72)

Installation: Pull suspension strut apart so that the suspension strut mount abuts the dome.

Model 140: The sheet metal plate on the suspension strut mount must point in the direction of travel.

Replace self-locking nut (5n).

Model140

*BA32.30-P-1002-01A

Model 202, 203, 208

*BA32.30-P-1003-01B

 Model 210

*BA32.30-P-1002-01A



Checking

9

Check rubber mounts (5c, 5d), plate (5e) suspension strut mount and rubber boot for damage and cracks.

Check ball joint for wear

10

Check suspension strut for leaktightness

 A slight oil mist is permissible.
If the joint eye is wet with oil  replace suspension strut.

11

Install in the reverse order

 After installing: Check distance between suspension strut and wheel arch in the ready to drive condition

Model 202, 203, 208, 210.0: If necessary, loosen top suspension strut mounting and re-align suspension strut.

AR32.30-P-0610-01A

Danger!

Risk of injury caused by drilling gas-filled assemblies or components (noncombustible gases)

Wear safety glasses and a face mask.

AS00.00-Z-0006-01A

12

Dispose of suspension strut



OS32.25-P-0120-01A

Number

Designation

Model 202 with level control

Model 203.2 with level control

BE32.30-P-1001-01A

Distance between bracket of pressure hose on suspension strut tube and wheel arch

at full rebound travel

Left

mm

11-15

11 to 15

Right

mm

24-28

24 to 28

See picture

AR32.30-P-0610-01A

AR32.30-P-0610-01A

BE32.30-P-1002-01A

Distance between the bracket of the pressure hose on suspension strut tube and wheel arch

ready to drive (vehicle standing on its wheels)

LEFT

mm

14-18

14 to 18

Right

mm

26-30

26 to 30

See picture

AR32.30-P-0610-01A

AR32.30-P-0610-01A

Number

Designation

Model 208 with level control

Model 210.0 with level control/ADS

BE32.30-P-1001-01A

Distance between the bracket of the pressure hose on suspension strut tube and wheel arch

at full rebound travel

Left

mm

11-15

8,5-10,5

Right

mm

24-28

8,5-10,5

See picture

AR32.30-P-0610-01A

AR32.30-P-0610-01A

BE32.30-P-1002-01A

Distance between the bracket of the pressure hose on suspension strut tube and wheel arch

ready to drive (vehicle standing on its wheels)

LEFT

mm

14-18

10.5-12,5

Right

mm

26-30

10.5-12,5

See picture

AR32.30-P-0610-01A

AR32.30-P-0610-01A

Number

Designation

Model 202 with level control

Model 203.2
with level control

BA32.30-P-1001-01B

Nut, suspension strut of level control to frame floor assembly

Nm

18

18

BA32.30-P-1002-01B

Jam nut, suspension strut of level control to frame floor assembly

Nm

30

30

BA32.30-P-1003-01B

Self-locking nut, ride-height control strut
to track control arm

Nm

55

55

BA32.30-P-1004-01B

Banjo bolt of pressure line of level control on suspension strut

Nm

25

25

Number

Designation

Model 208 with level control

BA32.30-P-1001-01B

Nut, suspension strut of level control to frame floor assembly

Nm

18

BA32.30-P-1002-01B

Jam nut, suspension strut of level control to frame floor assembly

Nm

30

BA32.30-P-1003-01B

Self-locking nut, ride-height control strut
to track control arm

Nm

55

BA32.30-P-1004-01B

Banjo bolt of pressure line of level control on suspension strut

Nm

25

Number

Designation

Model 140 with level control/ADS

Model 210.0 with level control/ADS

BA32.30-P-1001-01A

Self-locking nut, suspension strut level control/ADS to frame floor

Nm

40

-

BA32.30-P-1002-01A

Self-locking nut, suspension strut level control/ADS to spring control arm

Nm

100

55

BA32.30-P-1003-01A

Pressure line level control to steel pipe connection suspension strut - pressure hose (reference figure)

M161.5

Nm

30

30

BA32.30-P-1004-01A

Banjo bolt of pressure line of level control to suspension strut

Nm

-

25

BA32.30-P-1005-01A

Jam nut, suspension strut of level control to frame floor assembly

Nm

-

30

BA32.30-P-1006-01A

Nut, suspension strut of level control to frame floor assembly

Nm

-

17

BA32.30-P-1007-01A

Nut, suspension strut of level control to frame floor assembly

Nm

-

-

Number

Designation

Model 210.2 with level control/ADS

BA32.30-P-1002-01A

Self-locking nut, suspension strut level control/ADS to spring control arm

Nm

55

BA32.30-P-1003-01A

Pressure line level control to steel pipe connection suspension strut - pressure hose (reference figure)

M161.5

Nm

30

BA32.30-P-1007-01A

Nut, suspension strut of level control to frame floor assembly

Nm

25