37 12 220 Removing and installing/replacing rear active anti-roll bar

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WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin!
DANGER OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
Risk of burning!
This repair work may only be carried out on an exhaust system which has cooled down.

IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to enter the hydraulic system.
Close off pipe connections with seal plugs.

NOTE: A film of grease on the roller bearing in no way impairs the operability of the anti-roll bar.
In all warranty cases you must always provide a fault memory printout, even where there is no fault entry, with the defective component.

Necessary preliminary work

Remove LEFT REAR WHEEL .
Remove ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ON BOTH SIDES FROM STABILIZER .

If necessary, release screws (1) and remove heat shield (2).

Tightening torque 37 14 19AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield And Mounting Screws

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Mark installation position of control lines to swivel motor.

Release banjo nuts (1) and remove control lines from swivel motor.

Seal control lines and connections of swivel motor with clean seal plugs.

Installation note:

Carry over marking of installation position to new part.

Control lines are protected against being mixed up by different thread diameters on the swivel motor connection.

Tightening torque 37 14 18AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Banjo Nuts

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Adjust minimum distance (A) = 2.5 mm between control line and swivel motor.

Fig 3: Identifying Distance Between Control Line And Swivel Motor

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Release left and right screws (1).

Remove anti-roll bar from rear axle support and feed out at side.

Installation note:

Check roller bearing on both sides for damage, replace anti-roll bar if necessary (slight discharge of grease OK).

Keep facing for rubber mount on a roller bearing clean and free from oil and grease.

Check rubber mount for damage, replace if necessary.

Fig 4: Identifying Anti-Roll Bar Mounting Screws

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Tightening torque 37 14 21AZ .

After installation

Fill and bleed HYDRAULIC SYSTEM .
Check pipe connections for leaks
If necessary, start up DYNAMIC DRIVE .