Check condition of suspension struts or shock absorbers and springs

AP32.25-P-3255F

Check condition of suspension struts or shock absorbers and springs

31.07.2018

Model

463

up to model year 2019

Shown on front suspension strut in model 463.234 with code ZQ0 (G 500 4x42)

1

Shock absorber

3

Elastomer bearing

5

Spring cup

2

Spring

4

Stop buffer

6

Electrical connector

Shown on rear suspension strut in model 463.234 with code ZQ0 (G 500 4x42)

1

Shock absorber

3

Elastomer bearing

5

Spring cup

2

Spring

4

Stop buffer

6

Electrical connector

Shown on model 463.234 with code A20 (Adjustable damping) without code ZQ0 (G 500 4x42)

1

Shock absorber

2

Spring

6

Electrical connector

Shown on model 463.348

1

Shock absorber

2

Spring

3

Elastomer bearing

4

Stop buffer

5

Spring cup

7

Protective boot

 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. 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 mechanical components when moving components.

AS00.00-Z-0009-01A

Preparatory activity

1

Lift vehicle on vehicle lift



AR00.60-P-1000G



Check

2

Check shock absorber (1) for external leaks

AP32.00-P-3255-01A

If complaint present



Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.

3

Check shock absorber (1) for external damage, deformation and corrosion

AP32.00-P-3255-01A

If complaint present



Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.

4

Check condition and seating of springs (2)


Springs (2) may not be broken and must be seated correctly.
Damage can occur otherwise.

If complaint present



Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.

5

Check condition of elastomer bearings (3)

If complaint present



Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.

6

Check protective boot (7) in visible area for correct seating, damage and deformation

For suspension strut with protective boot (7).

If complaint present



Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.

7

Check stop buffer (4) in visible area for correct seating, damage and deformation

If complaint present



Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.

8

Check spring cup (5) in visible area for correct seating, damage and deformation

If complaint present



Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.

9

Check electrical connection (6)

If present.

Finishing activity

10

Lower vehicle with lifting platform



AR00.60-P-1000G