Disassemble/assemble suspension strut

AR32.25-P-1018MFA

Disassemble/assemble suspension strut

26.02.2019

Model

118, 177, 247

1

Suspension strut

6

Stop buffer

2

Shock absorber

7

Bearing

3

Rubber insert

8

Thrust bearing

4

Front axle spring

9

Spring retainer

5

Dust boot

10

Nut

 Warning

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

Topical note

Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

Notes on repair work on suspension components

AH00.00-P-0100-01A



Remove

1

Remove front suspension strut (1).

AR32.25-P-1017MFA

 

Disassemble/assemble

2

Clamp front axle spring (4), unscrew nut (10) and disassemble suspension strut (1).

AR32.20-P-0200-05MFA

 Self-locking nut, spring cup to piston rod

*BA32.25-P-1001-04J

 Clamping plate

*203589016302

 Cover

*204589026302

 Tensioning device

*203589013100

 Adapter plate

*177589003200

 Clamping plate

*204589006300

 Socket set

*001589031600

3

Remove stop buffer (6) and rubber insert (3) from shock absorber (2).

 If replacing the damper (2).

4

Unclamp front axle spring (4) and remove.

AR32.20-P-0200-05MFA

 Tensioning device

*203589013100

 Cover

*204589026302

 Clamping plate

*203589016302

 Adapter plate

*177589003200

 Clamping plate

*204589006300

5

Remove spring retainer (9) from front axle spring (4).

6

Remove axial bearing (8) from spring retainer (9).

7

Remove bearing (7) with dust boot (5).



Check

8

Check shock absorber (2).

AR32.25-P-0121MFA

9

Assemble in the reverse order.



Install

10

Install front suspension strut (1).

AR32.25-P-1017MFA



Measure

11

Perform chassis alignment.

AR40.20-P-0200MFA

 Suspension struts

Number

Designation

Model 118, 177, 247

BA32.25-P-1001-04J

Self-locking nut, spring cup to piston rod

Nm

105