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AR32.25-P-0110V Remove/install rear shock absorber 18.9.03
MODEL 171.4
1 Upper shock absorber mounting
2 Remaining luggage compartment
separating roller
P32.25-2100-05
72c Spring control arm covering
75 Shock absorber
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P32.25-2099-06
Remove/install
Risk of death caused by vehicle Align vehicle between the columns of AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
Danger!
slipping or toppling off of the lifting the lifting platform and position the four
platform. support plates at the lifting platform
support points specified by the vehicle
manufacturer.
Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1 Detach upper shock absorber mounting The vehicle must be standing on its
(1) wheels when removing the upper shock
absorber mounting.
In order to reach the upper shock
absorber mounting, a hole (70 mm dia.)
a hole must be cut centrally above the
upper shock absorber mounting in the
luggage compartment side paneling.
The paneling is perforated at this point.
For suitable plug, see EPC.
When cutting pay attention to lines
routed under the paneling.
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2 Raise vehicle with lifting platform AR00.60-P-1000V
3 Remove rear wheels.
Remove/install wheels, rotate if AP40.10-P-4050V
necessary
4 Remove cover (72c) of spring control
arm
5 Detach shock absorber (75) from spring BA32.25-P-1003-03A
control arm and remove
6 Checking shock absorber AR32.25-P-0121V
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7 Install in the reverse order The vehicle must be on its wheels
when tightening the bolts and nuts.
Rear axle shock absorber
Number Designation Model 171
BA32.25-P-1001-03A Nut for attaching shock absorber to frame floor Nm 20
M10 Nm -
BA32.25-P-1003-03A Self-locking nut for attaching shock absorber to spring link Nm 50
M10 Nm -
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Socket wrench
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