Removing and installing front spring

AR32.20-P-0200B

Removing and installing front spring

27.5.94

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Removing, installing

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General information on springs

Models 129, 140, 168, 170, 202, 208, 210

AH32.20-P-9404-01A

1

Detach upper shock absorber fixing and raise vehicle.

Model 140

 The vehicle must be on its wheels for removing the upper shock absorber fixing.

 Steady piston rod using Allen wrench

 Installation:  Replace self-locking nut (11a).

*BA32.25-P-1001-01A

2

Insert clamping plates (01b, 01c)

 Model 140

*202589146300

 Models 170, 202, 208, 210

*202589136300

3

Insert clamping device (01a)

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*202589013100

 Model 210 alternatively

*202589023100

 Danger!

Risk of injury from being trapped or crushed when working on preloaded springs or spring bodies

Only use approved clamping devices and if appropriate also screen off the danger area. Check special tools for damage and function, (visual inspection). Wear safety gloves.

AS00.00-Z-0001-01A

4

Clamp, unclamp front spring

AR32.20-P-0200-01A

5

Remove front spring (12) with rubber mount (13) forwards

 Clean wishbone in area of support surface

 Models 170, 202, 208, 210: additionally insert plastic support (arrow)

Models 202, 210: insert zinc sealing washer for England and Scandinavia.

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Modified front and rear springs

Model 202

BT32.20-P-0001-01A

After replacing the front spring or rubber mount: 

Check and correct headlamp adjustment

AP82.10-P-8260A

6

Install in reverse order

Number

Designation

Model 140

BA32.25-P-1001-01A

Self-locking nut for fastening shock absorber to front end

Nm

40