P32.31-2086-09
Shown on model 251 with code (489) AIRmatic (air suspension with level adjustment and adaptive damping system ADS),
1 Pressure line connections
2 Electrical connector
3 Bolts
4 Bolts
Y36 AIRmatic valve unit
Pressure line connections:
HR To right rear suspension strut
RL To left rear suspension strut
P to AIRmatic compressor unit
SP to central reservoir
FR to right front suspension strut
FL to left front suspension strut
P32.33-2017-06
Shown on model 251 with code (488) Steel/air suspension
Y36/8 Electronic rear axle level control valve unit
Pressure line connections:
HR To right rear suspension strut
RL To left rear suspension strut
P to AIRmatic compressor unit
Modification notes
| Remove/install | ||
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 AIRmatic | ||
1 | Remove front bumper | ||
2 | Empty air suspension system using STAR DIAGNOSIS | ||
| Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and read out fault memory | ||
3 | Disconnect electrical connector (2) | ||
4 | Unscrew pressure line connection (1) | Observe color coding on the pressure lines and the pressure line assignment at the valve unit (Y36 or Y36/8) in order to guarantee faultless function of the suspension. | |
Seal off pressure lines with blind plugs for the duration of the repair work. | |||
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Set of stop plugs | |||
Socket wrench bit | |||
Knife | |||
Leak detection spray | |||
for USA | |||
If pressure line connections or pressure lines are damaged, see: | |||
Repair pressure line connection, see Repair AIRmatic pressure line connection | |||
Socket wrench bit | |||
Knife | |||
Leak detection spray | |||
for USA | |||
5 | Remove bolts (4) | Secure valve unit (Y36 or Y36/8) against falling down. | |
6 | Remove bolts (3) and detach valve unit (Y36 or Y36/8) | Use a suitable tool. | |
7 | Remove valve unit (Y36 or Y36/8) | ||
8 | Install in the reverse order | ||
9 | Fill air suspension system using STAR DIAGNOSIS | The wheels must not make contact with the floor when filling as the air spring bellows in the suspension strut will be irreparably damaged if the system is filled with the suspension compressed. | |
| Checking | ||
10 | Check air suspension system for leaktightness | Refer to: | |
Check AIRmatic for leaks |
Air suspension
Number | Designation | Model 251 with all-round level control system | Model 251 without all-round level control system | ||
BA32.22-P-1003-03C | Pressure line of air suspension to valve unit | dia. 4 mm | Nm | 2 | 2 |
Ø 6 mm | Nm | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||
000 589 12 28 00
Wrench socket
Slitting knife
Set of stop plugs
129 589 00 91 00
211 589 00 09 00
Repair materials
Number | Designation | Order number |
BR00.45-Z-1002-03A | Leak detection spray | Christof Fischer GmbH, |
BR00.45-Z-1004-03A | Leakage spray for USA | LIQUI MOLY Long Beach, CA 90815 Fax + 1 562 5975269 |
Referenced documents
- ad0000p200004a Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and read out fault memory
- ad0000p200004a
- ah3222p100002rt Notes on AIRmatic
- ar3222p200102rt Repairing AIRmatic pressure line connection
- ar3222p8100rt Check AIRmatic for leaks
- ar8820p2000rt Remove/install front bumper
- as0000z001001a Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.