AR32.25-P-0110T Remove/Install Rear Shock Absorber

AR32.25-P-0110T Remove/Install Rear Shock Absorber
- with CODE (489A) AIRmatic (semi-active air suspension)

Illustration Shows Left Rear Shock Absorber, Part 1:

Illustration Shows Left Rear Shock Absorber, Part 2:

DANGER:
- Lethal injuries are possible if vehicle slips off of lifting platform
- Align vehicle between the columns of the hydraulic hoist and position the four support plates below the hoist support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
- Risk of injury. Moving parts can pinch, crush or, in extreme cases even sever extremities.
- Keep body parts and limbs well clear of moving parts.

CAUTION:
- See notes on self-locking nuts and bolts
- See Special information on AIRmatic

1 Empty the air spring completely

NOTE: Installation: Observe the filling process of the air springs otherwise they will be damaged beyond repair.

- Fill air springs in the KO position.


2 Remove side paneling in trunk
3 Raise vehicle.
4 Remove rear wheels.
5 Remove fender liner from rear fender
6 Unplug rear axle electrical distributor connector (X62/8)
7 Remove cover (72c) of spring link (1)
8 Raise spring link (1) approx. 30 mm using transmission lifter (2)

CAUTION: The air spring (41) must not be full extended otherwise the air spring (41) will be damaged beyond repair.

9 Unscrew nut (75a)

NOTE: Counter the piston rod.

10 Remove washer (75b) and upper rubber mount (75i).
11 Detach shock absorber (75) from spring link (1)
12 Push together shock absorber (75) (arrow) and remove backwards
13 Remove lower rubber mount (75k).

Inspecting
14 Inspect upper and lower rubber mount (75i, 75k).

CAUTION: Replace cracked, oiled and deformed rubber mounts.

15 Inspect shock absorber (75)

NOTE: Replace if necessary.

16 Install in the reverse order.