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

MODEL 210.08/28 

Fig 1: Identifying Torsion Bar On Front Axle Components (Model 210.08/28)

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	Removing, installing
Installation	Replacing self-locking bolts and nuts
1	Remove lower engine compartment lining		AR61.20-P-1105AB
2.1	Detach linkage for headlamp range adjustment (95b) from lower wishbone (4)	Right side (if fitted)
3	Detach retainer (22b) from wishbone (4)		*BA32.20-P-1001-02E
4	Detach retainer (21b) from spring leaf swinging bracket (21)	Nut (21f) *BA32.20-P-1002-02E
5	Remove torsion bar (22)	Installation:  Center the torsion bar (22)
6	Detach spring leaf swinging bracket (21) and mounting plate (21c)	Observe assignment of spring leaf swinging bracket The spring leaf swinging bracket (21) differs on the left and right.
		Bolt (21d)	*BA32.20-P-1003-02E
7	Pull rubber mounts (22a, 21a) off torsion bar (22)
8	Install in reverse order

Front axle torsion bar

Number	Designation		Models 210.08/28
BA32.20-P-1001-02E	Bolt for bracket on wishbone	Nm	20
BA32.20-P-1002-02E	Nut for bracket on spring leaf swinging bracket	Nm	40
BA32.20-P-1003-02E	Bolt for spring leaf swinging bracket on front axle carrier	Nm	60