P32.25-2157-08
1 Rear shock absorber
P32.25-2158-08
2 Nuts
P32.25-2159-07
3 Electrical connector
4 Connector
5 Nut
6 Telescopic transmission jack
7 Screw
P32.25-2160-11
1 Rear shock absorber
8 Upper rubber mount
9 Cover plate
10 Sealing rings
Modification notes
| Removing | ||
Danger! | Risk of injury caused by moving parts that can pinch, crush or, in extreme cases, even sever extremities | No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating range of the mechanism when moving components. | |
Danger! | Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. | Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer. | |
| Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts | All models | |
1 | Remove side paneling in trunk | Left or right | |
2 | Raise vehicle using two-post lift | Raise to half height. | |
Two-post lifting platform 3.0-3.5 t, electromechanical | |||
3 | Fasten vehicle securely on two-post lift | Lifting platform retainer | |
4 | Remove wheels | ||
| Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary | ||
5.1 | Disconnect electrical connector (3) | Only on vehicles with AIRmatic (air suspension with level adjustment and Adaptive Damping System ADS), code 489. | |
6.1 | Unclip connector (4) | Only on vehicles with AIRmatic (air suspension with level adjustment and Adaptive Damping System ADS), code 489. | |
7 | Using the telescoping/transmission jack (6) under the supporting joint until the wheel suspension is slightly deflected | This prevents the wheel suspension from sinking and the air spring being damaged due to elongation when the rear shock absorber (1) is removed. | |
Telescopic transmission jack | Transmission jack 2.0-7.0 t | ||
8 | Unscrew nuts (2) | ||
9 | Unscrew nut (5) | ||
10 | Pull out bolt (7) | ||
11 | Slide rear shock absorber (1) carefully together and remove | Ensure that the cover plate (9) and the two sealing rings (10) are removed together with the rear shock absorber (1). | |
Do not damage any components in the installation area of the rear shock absorber (1). | |||
| Checking | ||
12 | Remove sealing rings (10) and cover plate (9) of the rear shock absorber (1) and check upper rubber mount (8) of rear shock absorber (1) | Replace if necessary. | |
13 | Check rear shock absorber (1) for damage | Replace if necessary. | |
| Install | ||
14 | Position cover plate (9) on rear shock absorber (1) and fit sealing rings (10) | Use new sealing rings (10). | |
15 | Insert rear shock absorber (1) | Insert rear shock absorber (1) first at the top then at the bottom. | |
16 | Screw on nuts (2) | Do not tighten nuts yet (2) | |
17 | Insert bolt (7) and screw on nut (5) | Do not tighten nut (5) yet. | |
18 | Using the telescoping/transmission jack (6) lift the wheel suspension under the supporting joint until the wheel suspension is deflected to the driving level | The rubber mounts of the suspension are hereby set to the neutral position. | |
Telescopic transmission jack | Transmission jack 2.0-7.0 t | ||
19 | Tighten nuts (2) | | |
20 | Tighten nut (5) | | |
21 | Lower the wheel suspension with the telescoping/transmission jack (6) and remove the telescoping/transmission jack (6) | Lower suspension slowly! | |
Telescopic transmission jack | Transmission jack 2.0-7.0 t | ||
22.1 | Connect electrical connector (3) | Only on vehicles with AIRmatic (air suspension with level adjustment and Adaptive Damping System ADS), code 489. | |
23.1 | Clip on connector (4) | Only on vehicles with AIRmatic (air suspension with level adjustment and Adaptive Damping System ADS), code 489. | |
24 | Attach rear wheel | ||
| Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary | ||
25 | Remove the lifting platform safety device and lower the vehicle using the two-post lift | Lifting platform retainer | |
Two-post lifting platform 3.0-3.5 t, electromechanical | |||
26 | Install paneling on side in trunk |
Rear axle shock absorber
Number | Designation | Model 251 | ||
BA32.25-P-1001-03L | Self-locking nut, shock absorber to spring control arm | Stage 1 | Nm | 100 |
Stage 2 | ° | 120 | ||
BA32.25-P-1002-03L | Self-locking nut, shock absorber to frame floor | Nm | 35 | |
Vehicle lift safety device
169 589 02 31 00
Referenced documents
- ah0000n000101a Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts
- ap4010p4050rt Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary
- ar0060p1000rt Lift/jack up vehicle
- ar6830p4800rt Remove/install side paneling in trunk
- as0000z000901a Risk of injury. Moving parts can pinch, crush or, in extreme cases even sever extremities.
- as0000z001001a Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.