Remove/install the suspension strut

AR32.25-P-1017CW

Remove/install the suspension strut

12.2.14

MODEL

172, 204, 207

Shown on model 204.0/2 without 4MATIC

1

Link rod

1a

Nut

2

Electrical line

3

Line bracket

4

Cable tie

5

Bolts

6

Steering knuckle

7

Nut

8

Screw

9

Bolts

10

Cap

40

Suspension strut

Shown on model 204.98

1

Link rod

1a

Nut

2

Electrical line

3

Line bracket

5

Bolts

6

Steering knuckle

9

Bolts

10

Cap

12

Clips

40

Suspension strut

01

Drift

10

Cap

11

Retaining clamp

41

Spring cup

 

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 the vehicle manufacturer.

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A



Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

1

Open engine hood and move to vertical position

MODEL 204 (except 204.3)

MODEL 172

AR88.40-P-1000V

MODEL 204.3, 207

AR88.40-P-1000EW

2

Remove left or right front wheel

MODEL 204, 207



AP40.10-P-4050CW



MODEL 172

AP40.10-P-4050V

3

Unscrew nut (1a) and press link rod (1) out of suspension strut (40)



MODEL 204
MODEL 207

*BA32.20-P-1002-02P



MODEL 172

*BA32.20-P-1004-02B

4

Unclip electrical line (2) from line bracket (3)

5

Remove cable tie (4) on suspension strut (40)

 Installation: Observe installation position and replace cable tie (4).

 Pliers

*164589013700

6.1

Unclip line holder (3) from suspension strut (40) and place to one side

MODEL 207 except 4MATIC MODEL 172, 204.0/2/3

6.2

Open clip (12) and remove line bracket (3) from suspension strut (40)

MODEL 204.9 MODEL 207 with 4MATIC

7

Detach electrical connection from suspension strut (40)

MODEL 172, 204, 207
with CODE 483 (ADVANCED AGILITY package)

8

Remove bolts (5) from steering knuckle (6)



MODEL 172

*BA32.25-P-1002-01N

 MODEL 204.0/2/3, 207 except 4MATIC

*BA32.25-P-1002-04M

 Model 204, 207 with 4MATIC

*BA32.25-P-1005-04M

9

Unscrew nut (7) and pull out bolt (8)

Model 172, 204, 207 except 4MATIC



TYP 172

*BA32.25-P-1002-01N

 MODEL 204, 207 except 4MATIC

*BA32.25-P-1001-04M

10

Press suspension strut (40) out of steering knuckle (6)

11

Remove bolts (9) from suspension strut tower



Bolt, suspension strut to suspension strut tower modified

BT32.25-P-0002-01CW

 Model 204, 207

*BA32.25-P-1003-04M



MODEL 172

*BA32.25-P-1003-01N

12

Press retaining clamps (11) of cap (10) together and remove suspension strut (40)

MODEL 204
without CODE P98 (Black Series)



Cap for front suspension strut modified

BT32.25-P-0001-01CW

 Insert two punches (01) through the bores in cap (10) and compress the retaining clamp (11) until the catch hooks (arrows) on the spring cup (41) are unlocked.



Check

13

Check suspension strut (40)

 The suspension strut (40) should be replaced in the event of damage.

14

Install in the reverse order

15

Perform wheel alignment check

MODEL 172, 207

AR40.20-P-0200EW

MODEL 204

AR40.20-P-0200CW

 Front axle torsion bar

Number

Designation

MODEL 204

MODEL 207

BA32.20-P-1002-02P

Nut, link rod to suspension strut

Nm

98

98

 Front axle torsion bar

Number

Designation

MODEL 172

BA32.20-P-1004-02B

Self-locking nut, connecting rod to spring strut

M10

Nm

–

M101.5

Nm

–

M121.5

Nm

100

M12

Nm

–

 Suspension struts

Number

Designation

MODEL 204.00/02/04/05/06/20/22/24/25/30/33/34/35 except CODE 483, MODEL 204.077/277, MODEL 204.377 except CODE P98

MODEL 204.00/02/04/05/06/20/22/24/25/30/33/34/35 with CODE 483

BA32.25-P-1001-04M

Bolt, suspension strut to steering knuckle at top

M1445

Stage 1

Nm

100

100

Stage 2

°

90

90

 Suspension struts

Number

Designation

MODEL 204.377 with CODE P98

MODEL 207
without CODE 483 (ADVANCED AGILITY package)

BA32.25-P-1001-04M

Bolt, suspension strut to steering knuckle at top

M1445

Stage 1

Nm

100

100

Stage 2

°

90

90

 Suspension struts

Number

Designation

MODEL 207
with CODE 483 (ADVANCED AGILITY package)

BA32.25-P-1001-04M

Bolt, suspension strut to steering knuckle at top

M1445

Stage 1

Nm

100

Stage 2

°

90

 Suspension struts

Number

Designation

MODEL 172

BA32.25-P-1002-01N

Suspension strut to lower steering knuckle

Nm

110

 Suspension struts

Number

Designation

MODEL 204.00/02/04/05/06/20/22/24/25/30/33/34/35 except CODE 483, MODEL 204.077/277, MODEL 204.377 except CODE P98

MODEL 204.00/02/04/05/06/20/22/24/25/30/33/34/35 with CODE 483

BA32.25-P-1002-04M

Bolt, suspension strut to steering knuckle at bottom

M1220

Stage 1

Nm

70

70

Stage 2

lösen

lösen

Stage 3

Nm

100

100

 Suspension struts

Number

Designation

MODEL 204.377 with CODE P98

MODEL 207
without CODE 483 (ADVANCED AGILITY package)

BA32.25-P-1002-04M

Bolt, suspension strut to steering knuckle at bottom

M1220

Stage 1

Nm

70

70

Stage 2

lösen

lösen

Stage 3

Nm

100

100

 Suspension struts

Number

Designation

MODEL 207
with CODE 483 (ADVANCED AGILITY package)

BA32.25-P-1002-04M

Bolt, suspension strut to steering knuckle at bottom

M1220

Stage 1

Nm

70

Stage 2

lösen

Stage 3

Nm

100

 Suspension struts

Number

Designation

MODEL 172

BA32.25-P-1003-01N

Suspension strut to body

Nm

65

 Suspension struts

Number

Designation

MODEL 204.00/02/04/05/06/20/22/24/25/30/33/34/35 except CODE 483, MODEL 204.077/277, MODEL 204.377 except CODE P98

MODEL 204.00/02/04/05/06/20/22/24/25/30/33/34/35 with CODE 483

BA32.25-P-1003-04M

Bolt, suspension strut to body

Nm

33

33

 Suspension struts

Number

Designation

MODEL 204.377 with CODE P98

MODEL 204.08 / 09/28/29/38/9

BA32.25-P-1003-04M

Bolt, suspension strut to body

Nm

33

33

 Suspension struts

Number

Designation

MODEL 207
without CODE 483 (ADVANCED AGILITY package)

MODEL 207
with CODE 483 (ADVANCED AGILITY package)

BA32.25-P-1003-04M

Bolt, suspension strut to body

Nm

33

33

 Suspension struts

Number

Designation

MODEL 204.08 / 09/28/29/38/9

MODEL 207
without CODE 483 (ADVANCED AGILITY package)

BA32.25-P-1005-04M

Bolt of suspension strut to steering knuckle

M1470

Stage 1

Nm

120

120

Stage 2

°

90

90

 Suspension struts

Number

Designation

MODEL 207
with CODE 483 (ADVANCED AGILITY package)

BA32.25-P-1005-04M

Bolt of suspension strut to steering knuckle

M1470

Stage 1

Nm

120

Stage 2

°

90