Remove/install front spring

AR32.20-W-0200B

Remove/install front spring

29.3.12

29.3.12

Value modified: Nut to spring shackle of front axle, M161.5

*BA32.20-N-1001-01E

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Remove/install

1

Secure vehicle against rolling

2

Remove air filter housing

 Only when removing the right front spring.

3

Detach lower engine compartment paneling

4

Jack up vehicle and support vehicle frame

5

Lift front axle sufficiently to take load from front spring

6

Detach shock absorber (1) from front axle

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*BA32.25-N-1001-01B

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*BA32.25-N-1002-01B

7

Remove spring U-bolt (6) and spring seat (7)

 Place stabilizer bar (10) down.

 Installation: Replace self-locking nuts (9).

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*BA32.20-N-1001-01E

8

Unscrew nuts (5, 12) on front and rear spring brackets and drive out bolts (3, 11) using a suitable drift

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*BA32.20-N-1002-01E

9

Lower front axle and remove front spring (4) and spring pad (8) from front axle

 Installation: Grease mounting bore for the center bolt in the spring washer (8) lightly. When lifting the front axle, ensure that the center bolt engages in the mounting bore.

*BR00.45-Z-1020-06A

10

Check front spring bushes for wear and replace if necessary

11

Install in the reverse order

Number

Designation

Model
374.4

Model
375.1, 970, 972, 974, 975, 976

Model
958.0 with front axle 733.89

BA32.20-N-1001-01E

Nut to spring shackle of front axle

M161.5

Nm

200

200

200

M181.5

Nm

350

350

350

M201,5

Nm

500

500

500

BA32.20-N-1002-01E

Bolt, front spring to spring bracket front and rear

M161.5

Nm

250

250

250

M181.5

Nm

390

390

390

M221.5

Nm

550

550

550

Number

Designation

Model
374.4, 958.0

Model
375.1, 970, 972, 974, 975, 976

BA32.25-N-1001-01B

Nut, shock absorber to front axle

Nm

150

150

BA32.25-N-1002-01B

Nut, shock absorber to frame

Nm

150

150

Number

Designation

Order number

BR00.45-Z-1020-06A

Leaf-spring grease (refer to Specifications for Operating Fluids, Sheet no. 268)

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