0 AS-3365 Arnott New Rear Left Air Strut Mercedes-Benz S-Class/Maybach (W222, incl. AMG) AS-3365 Arnott New Rear Left Air Strut 200
AIR STRUT REMOVAL
1 Raise vehicle.
2 Remove left rear wheel.
3 Remove cover from control arm. (Figure 1)
4 Disconnect ride height sensor arm. (Figures 2, 3)
5 Gain access to top nuts and airline by removing rear speaker and foam inserts underneath. Remove the air line. (Figures 4, 5)
6 Remove OE air line fitting from the air line and discard. Use the figure below as an example. (Figure 6)
REMOVAL
Prior to inserting the existing air line into the new air strut you will need to remove the old original equipment air line fitting and discard.
Scratches and/or deep cuts in the air line can result in possible leaks. Inspect the air line before insertion. Air line needs to be replaced if damaged.
FIGURE 6
7 Disconnect both electrical connectors. (Figures 7, 8)
8 Remove sway bar linkage. (Figures 9, 10, 11)
9 Remove lower strut bolt. (Figures 12, 13)
10 Disconnect torsion bar from wheel carrier. (Figures 14, 15)
11 Loosen control arm at rear axle carrier. Disconnect control arm at wheel carrier. Swing control arm down. (Figures 16, 17, 18)
12 With assistance, remove the three (3) top nuts from the strut and remove from vehicle. (Figures 19, 20, 21)
13 Removal complete.
AIR STRUT INSTALLATION
Tighten all nuts and bolts to manufacturer’s specifications during the installation process.
1 Remove the shipping plug from the check valve and install the VOSS fitting from the provided accessory kit on to the arnott air strut. Remove the shipping pin from the VOSS fitting. Use the figures below as an example. (Figures 22, 23, 24, 25)
2 Install the arnott strut onto the vehicle in the same orientation as removed. (Figure 26)
3 Install the provided top nuts loosely to retain strut in place. (Figure 27)
4 Insert the lower control arm to wheel carrier bolt. Insert the lower strut bolt. Using an appropriate jack, position the wheel carrier to normal trim height. Tighten the lower strut bolt to manufacturer’s specifications. (Figures 28, 29, 30)
5 Tighten control arm to wheel carrier bolt. Tighten to manufacturer’s specifications. (Figure 31)
6 Connect torsion bar to wheel carrier. (Figures 32, 33)
7 Install sway bar linkage. (Figures 34, 35, 36)
8 Tighten control arm at axle carrier. (Figure 37)
9 Connect the two (2) electrical connections to the strut. (Figures 38, 39)
10 Reinstall the ride height sensor in the exact orientation as removed. (Figure 40)
11 Install the control arm cover. (Figure 41)
12 Tighten the three (3) top nuts. Tighten to manufacturer’s specifications. (Figure 42)
13 Connect the air line. Press the line in until it seats in the fitting firmly. Use the figure below as an example. (Figure 43)
FIGURE 43
14 Replace foam inserts and rear speaker above the air strut.
15 Install the wheel.
16 Lower vehicle.
17 Installation complete.