Remove/install suspension strut joint on spring control arm

AR33.15-P-0115LF

Remove/install suspension strut joint on spring control arm

02.05.2018

Model

217

except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))

Model

222

except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))

01

Pulling device

1

Suspension strut

3

Suspension strut ball joint

02

Insertion device

2

Spring control arm

Topical note

Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

Notes on AIRmatic

AH32.22-P-1000-02LF

Notes on repair work on suspension components

AH00.00-P-0100-01A



Remove

1

Reduce pressure in AIRmatic system using diagnostic system



AD00.00-P-2000-04B

2

Detach corresponding front complete wheel

AR40.10-P-1102A

3

Detach suspension strut (1) on spring control arm (2)

4

Push suspension strut (1) towards steering knuckle and fix in place


Always place a rag between the suspension strut (1) and the spring control arm (2).
Otherwise the spring control arm (2) may be damaged.

5

Position pulling device (01) on spring control arm (2) and press out suspension strut joint (3) toward rear

 After pressing out, detach the  pulling device (01).

 Removal and installation tool

*202589004300



Install

6

Position suspension strut joint (3) from front onto chamfer on spring control arm (2)

7

Position insertion tool (02) on suspension strut joint (3) and spring control arm (2), align it and press in suspension strut joint (3) so that it is flush

 After pressing in, detach the  insertion device (02).

 Insertion tool

*204589024300

8

Mount suspension strut (1) to spring control arm (2)


Do not damage the seal bellows on the suspension strut joint (3) when mounting the suspension strut (1).
Otherwise the suspension strut joint (3) will have to be replaced.

 Nut, front suspension strut to spring control armNut, suspension strut at front to spring control arm

*BA32.25-P-1002-04O

9

Attach corresponding front complete wheel



AP40.10-P-4050HA

10

Fill AIRmatic system

11

Check AIRmatic system for leaktightness

AR32.22-P-8100LF

 Suspension struts

Number

Designation

Model 217

Model 222
except code Z07 (Top protection)

BA32.25-P-1002-04O

Nut, suspension strut at front to spring control arm

Stage 1

Nm

120

120

Stage 2

°

45

45