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Removing and installing torsion bar on front axle - AR32.20-P-0300A

MODEL 129 

Fig 1: Identifying Torsion Bar Remove/Install Components On Front Axle
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Removal, installation     
NOTES Replace self-locking bolts and nuts.    
1.1 Remove control rod (54) on intermediate linkage (10a). Model 129 with adaptive damping system (ADS) with level control, code 216.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut (54a) *BA32.20-P-1005-02A 
2 Unscrew bracket (22b) on wishbone (31). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut (22f) *BA32.20-P-1001-02A 
3 Remove bracket (21b). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut (21f) *BA32.20-P-1002-02A 
4 Remove spring leaf swivelling lever (21) and mounting plate (21c). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt (21d) *BA32.20-P-1003-02A 
5 Remove torsion bar (10) through the side of the engine compartment cover. IMPORTANTInstallation  : Align torsion bar (10).  
6 Pull rubber mounts (21a, 22a) off torsion bar.    
7.1 Remove intermediate linkage (10a) from torsion bar (10). Model 129 with adaptive damping system (ADS) with level control, code 216.
IMPORTANTInstallation  : Slide bush (10d) with hexagon side forwards onto the torsion bar. Slide intermediate linkage (10a) onto the torsion bar (10) so that the two faces align (arrow).
 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt (10c) *BA32.20-P-1004-02A 
8 Install in reverse sequence    
TORQUE SPECIFICATION FRONT AXLE TORSION BAR

Number Designation Model 129 Model 129 with ADS
BA32.20-P-1001-02A Self-locking nut for fastening bracket to wishbone Nm 20 20
BA32.20-P-1002-02A Self-locking nut for fastening bracket to spring leaf swivelling lever Nm 20 20
BA32.20-P-1003-02A Self-locking bolt for fastening spring leaf swivelling lever to side member Nm 60 60
BA32.20-P-1004-02A Self-locking bolt for fastening the clamping collar of intermediate linkage to torsion bar Nm - 10
BA32.20-P-1005-02A Self-locking nut for fastening control rod to intermediate linkage Nm - 10