Grunting noises from area of front axle during extension/compression of springs - AF32.20-P-1001AG

MODEL 203.### #AAUP to 378000, 203.### #F up to 300000, 203.### #R up to 063000 

Damage code	Cause	Remedy
32 206 36	Risk of death  cased by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between the columns of the lifting platform and position the four support plates at the lifting platform support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Knock rubber mount out of front axle stabilizer bar.	Replace rubber mount: ↓
	Noise becomes more pronounced at higher temperatures.	Observe Parts ordering notes.
		1 Remove/install bottom engine paneling.	AR61.20-P-1105P
		2 Remove/install stabilizer bar on front axle. On vehicles with Xenon headlamp unhook linkage from level sensor.	AR32.20-P-0300P
		3 Clean stabilizer bar (remove dust).
		4 Preinstall both rubber mounts with seal boots and slide onto stabilizer bar (Fig. 2). Note correct installation positions.
		5 Screw on both bearing caps of rubber mount (Figs. 1 and 3). Use new bracket for stabilizer bars with diameters of 20 mm and 21 mm.

Figure 1 

Fig 1: Identifying Rubber Mount, Bearing Cap (1 Of 2)

Figure 2 

Fig 2: Identifying Stabilizer Bar

Figure 3 

Fig 3: Identifying Rubber Mount, Bearing Cap (2 Of 2)