Remove/install front shock absorber

AR32.25-P-0105TX

Remove/install front shock absorber

2.5.06



Removing

 Danger!

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

Use only approved tensioning devices; shield off hazard area if necessary.
Inspect special tools for damage and proper operation (visual inspection).
Wear protective gloves.

AS00.00-Z-0001-01A

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Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

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Springs; general background information.

AH32.20-P-9404-01A

1

Remove front suspension strut (7)

AR32.25-P-1017TX

 

Disassemble/assemble

2

 Clamp the tensioning device (01) in the vise and  insert the clamping plate (02a) and  clamping plate (02b)

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*203589013100

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*211589016300

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*230589116300

3

Install suspension strut (7) in spring compressor (01)

 Insert suspension strut (7) so that as many windings as possible on the spring (4) are tensioned.

4

Clamp the spring (4) until the upper spring cup (5b) is relieved of load

5

Remove cap (5d)

6

Unscrew mounting nut (5c) and remove shock absorber (2)

 Counterhold the piston rod (2a) using the socket.

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*BA32.25-P-1001-01F

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*210589000900

7

Remove bellows (6a) and stop damper (6b)

8

Remove lower spring cup (3e), contact rubber (3d) and support washer (3c)

9

 Unclamp tensioning device (01) and remove spring (4) with upper spring cup (5b) and spring seat (5a)

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Checking

10

Inspect shock absorber (2)

 Check shock absorber (2) for leaks. A thin film of oil on the shock absorber (2) is acceptable. Replace shock absorber (2) if necessary: 

AR32.25-P-0121TX

Mount support ring (3a) in correct position on new shock absorber (2).

AR32.25-P-1018-01TX

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*WH58.30-Z-1006-12A

11

Check bellows (6a), stop damper (6b), spring seat (5a), support washer (3c) and contact rubber (3d) for wear

 Replace any components with oil contamination, cracks or deformation.

12

Assemble in the reverse order

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Install

13

Install front suspension strut (7)

AR32.25-P-1017TX

14

Check headlamp setting and correct if necessary

After installing new parts.



Check and correct headlamp adjustment

AP82.10-P-8260TX

Number

Designation

Model
219.3

BA32.25-P-1001-01F

Nut, upper spring cup to piston rod

Nm

23

Number

Designation

WH58.30-Z-1006-12A

Caliper gauge