380SL (107.045) V8-3.8L (116.960) (1982)
72
Semitrailing arm
73
Rear spring
04
Socket
020
Spring tensioner
029
Intermediate angle bracket
030
Lift or jack cradle
6. Using a pit hoist and the intermediate angle bracket lift control arm approximately to a horizontal position after fitting the clamping plates and the
tensioning screw, then compress the rear spring and lower pit hoist carefully until the safety stop of semitrailing arm rests against rear axle carrier.
Pit hoist must be guarded against lateral tilting.
7. Remove rear spring with rubber mount.