Remove/install rear spring

AR32.20-P-0230SR

Remove/install rear spring

4.5.15

Model

453

1

Rear axle spring

5

Axle tube

8

Brake hoses

3

Screw

6

Rubber grommet

9

Rear axle center bearing

4

Shock absorber

7

Brake lines

10

Screw

1

Rear axle spring

5

Axle tube

12

Upper spring plate

13

Bottom spring retainer

13.1

End stop

13.2

Nipple

 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

 Danger !

Risk of injury caused by pinching or crushing when working on springs or spring bodies that are under tension

Use only approved tensioning devices; additionally screen off hazardous area if necessary. Check special tools for damage and proper operation (visual inspection). Wear protective gloves.

AS00.00-Z-0001-01A



Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

 

Remove/install

1

Detach left and right brake cable in vehicle interior

AR42.20-P-0545SR

2

Remove wheel and tire assemblies on rear axle

AR40.10-P-1100SR

3

Pull left and right brake cable from guide tubes on body

AR42.20-P-0545SR

4

Remove rubber grommets (6) from axle tube (5)

5

Remove rubber grommets on left rear axle rpm sensor and right rear axle rpm sensor from axle tube (5)

AR42.40-P-9807SR

6

Remove bolt (3) from left and right shock absorber (4) and pull out

 Bolt, shock absorber to rear axle

*BA32.25-P-1001-03Q

7

Detach left and right shock absorber (4) from axle tube (5)



000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount

WS01.00-P-0092B

 Installation: Use a telescopic lifter to position each shock absorber (4) on axle tube (5).

8

Detach brake lines (7) from brake hoses (8) and detach brake hoses (8) from axle tube bracket (5)

AR42.10-P-0023SR

9

Prop up axle tube (5) using telescopic lifter in area of rear axle center bearing (9)



000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount

WS01.00-P-0092B

10

Remove screw/bolt (10)

 Bolt, rear axle tube to body

*BA35.10-P-1002-03B

11

Lower axle tube (5) with telescopic lifter until the left and right rear axle spring (1) can be removed



000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount

WS01.00-P-0092B

 Installation:
The coil end on the rear axle spring (1) must be positioned just before the end stop (13.1) of the lower spring cup (13) when installed.
Otherwise noises can occur while driving.

12

Remove left or right rear axle spring (1)

 When replacing a rear axle spring (1) note the color codings on the spring coils. The color codings on the left and right rear axle spring (1) must not vary.



Check

13

Check left or right rear axle spring (1), upper spring cup (12) and lower spring cup (13) for damage

 Installation: The assembly position of the lower spring cup (13) is defined by a nipple (13.2), which is pressed into a hole (arrow A) on the mount.

In event of any visible damage to components:



Replace corresponding component.

14

Install in the reverse order

15

Bleed brake system

AR42.10-P-0010SR

16

Perform wheel alignment check

AR40.20-P-0200SR

 Rear axle shock absorber

Number

Designation

Model 453

BA32.25-P-1001-03Q

Bolt, shock absorber to rear axle

Nm

105

 Rear axle

Number

Designation

Model 453

BA35.10-P-1002-03B

Bolt, rear axle tube to body

Nm

180