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Removing and installing torsion bar on rear axle - AR32.20-P-0315B

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MODEL 140 

Fig 1: Identifying Torsion Bar On Rear Axle Remove/Install Components
G05438738Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
REMOVINGINSTALLING Removal, installation    
NOTES Replace self-locking bolts.    
1 Remove rear axle center piece.   AR35.31-P-0520A
2 Remove torsion bar connecting rods (78). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut (78a) *BA32.20-P-1001-04B 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut (78b) *BA32.20-P-1002-04B 
3 Remove fixing clamps (77b). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut (77c) *BA32.20-P-1003-04B 
DANGER Risk of explosion  due to vapors igniting, risk of poisoning  from inhaling fuel vapors and swallowing fuel and risk of injury  due to fuel coming into contact with the skin and eyes. Fire, sparks, naked flame and smoking forbidden.
Only pour fuels into suitable, appropriately marked containers.
Wear protective clothing when handling fuel.		 AS47.00-Z-0001-01A
4 Unclip, disconnect fuel hose from fuel tank to fuel pump.    
5.1 Remove intermediate lever (81). Vehicles with level control code 480 or level control on rear axle with ADS code 217
NOTESInstallation:  The face on the intermediate lever (81) must align with the face on the torsion bar (77) (arrow).
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut (81e)		 *BA32.20-P-1004-04B 
6 Remove torsion bar (77). IMPORTANTInstallation:  Align torsion bar (77).  
7 Pull rubber mount (77a) off torsion bar (77). IMPORTANTInstallation:  Smear inside of rubber mount (77a) with lubricant. *BR00.45-Z-1002-06A 
8 Install in reverse sequence.    
TORQUE SPECIFICATION REAR AXLE TORSION BAR

Number Designation Model 140 Model 140 with level control or ADS
BA32.20-P-1001-04B Self-locking nut for fastening torsion bar connecting rod to torsion bar Nm 40 40
BA32.20-P-1002-04B Self-locking nut for fastening torsion bar connecting rod to wheel carrier Nm 40 40
BA32.20-P-1003-04B Self-locking nut for fastening torsion bar rubber mount to rear axle carrier Nm 20 20
BA32.20-P-1004-04B Self-locking nut for fastening intermediate lever to torsion bar Nm - 10

Repair materials 

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1002-06A Lubricant A 000 989 01 60
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