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Remove/Install Rear Axle Spring - Ar32.20-D-0232TSS

Model 907 with code CB2 (Comfort air suspension) 

MODIFICATION NOTES

21.02.2020 Method extended. Operation steps 3, 4.2

Shown on left side of vehicle without code IT5 (5.0 tons) 

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Shown on left side of vehicle with code IT5 (5.0 tons) 

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  Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
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
  Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process   AH00.00-P-0020-01A
  Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
  Notes on repair work on suspension components   AH00.00-P-0100-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Remove respective air suspension bellows.   AR32.22-D-2016TSR 
2 Support rear axle in center.    
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 10 62 00 Support plate   WS26.00-P-3309B
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount   WS01.00-P-0092B
3 Remove holder (10) of shock absorber from rear axle spring (1). Model 907
with code CB2 (Comfort air suspension)
with code IT5 (5.0 tons)
IMPORTANT To do this, remove screw/bolts (11).
 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw, shock absorber holder to rear axle spring *BA32.25-N-1003-03TS 
4.1 Remove control arm. Model 907
with code CB2 (Comfort air suspension)
except code IT5 (5.0 tons)
If the left rear axle spring (1) is removed.
 
      AR35.15-D-0204TSR
4.2 Remove holder (12) of control arm from left rear axle spring (1). Model 907
with code CB2 (Comfort air suspension)
with code IT5 (5.0 tons)
If the left rear axle spring (1) is removed.
IMPORTANT To do so, remove screws (13) and counterhold nuts.
 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw, control arm holder to rear axle spring *BA35.15-N-1003-03TS 
5 Remove ball head rod (3) from retaining plate (2). INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : The ball head rod (3) must engage audibly in the ball head of the retaining plate (2).  
6 Remove nuts (5) from spring U-bolts (4). INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : Position nuts (5) uniformly and tighten crosswise.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut, spring U-bolt for rear axle spring to rear axle *BA32.20-N-1007-03A 
7 Remove spring U-bolts (4), spring plate (6) and retaining plate (2) from rear axle spring (1). INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : Clean contact surfaces. Observe installation position of retaining plate (2).  
    Loctite 7200 *BR00.45-Z-1038-04A 
8 Counterhold nut (8) and remove screw (7). INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : Only tighten screw (7) if the vehicle is completely lowered.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, rear axle spring to spring bracket at front *BA32.20-N-1002-03A 
9 Remove rear axle spring (1) towards rear. INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : The center bolt (9) of the rear axle spring (1) must engage in the bore of the rear axle.  
10 Install in the reverse order.    
  Adjust/calibrate     
11 Calibrating driving level.   AR32.22-D-9000TSR 
INSPECT Check     
12 Perform chassis alignment.   AR40.20-D-0200TS
TORQUE SPECIFICATION REAR-AXLE STEEL SUSPENSION

Number Designation Model 907 with code CB2 (Comfort air suspension)
BA32.20-N-1002-03A Bolt, rear axle spring to spring bracket at front M12x1.5 Stage 1 Nm -
Stage 2 ∠° -
M14x1.5 Nm -
M16x1.5 Nm 245
M18x1.5 Nm -
TORQUE SPECIFICATION REAR-AXLE STEEL SUSPENSION

Number Designation Model 907 with code CB2 (Comfort air suspension)
BA32.20-N-1007-03A Nut, spring U-bolt for rear axle spring to rear axle Stage 1 Nm 180
Stage 2 ∠° 180
TORQUE SPECIFICATION REAR AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER

Number Designation Model 907 with code CB2 (Comfort air suspension) with code IT5 (5.0 tons)
BA32.25-N-1003-03TS Screw, shock absorber holder to rear axle spring Stage 1 Nm 168
Stage 2 ∠° 90
TORQUE SPECIFICATION CONTROL ARM

Number Designation Model 907 with code CB2 (Comfort air suspension) with code IT5 (5.0 tons)
BA35.15-N-1003-03TS Screw, control arm holder to rear axle spring Nm 255
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1038-04A Loctite 7200 Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
http://www.loctite.de