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Remove/install torsion bar on front axle - AR32.20-P-0300MB

MODEL 220.175 /178 with CODE (Z07) Top protection 

Fig 1: Identifying Torsion Bar On Front Axle Remove/Install Components
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/Install     
NOTESInstallation  Replace self-locking nuts and bolts    
1 Remove front pipe of fire extinguishing system IMPORTANT Only applies to vehicles with fire extinguishing system.  
2 Unscrew nut (23c) and detach link rod (23) from spring link (17). NOTESInstallation:  Press link rod (23) onto the hexagon of the ball joint in the spring link (17)
NOTES Inspect ball joint in spring link (17) for damage, replace ball joint if necessary.
 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.20-P-1001-02H 
3 Unscrew bolts (21e) and remove retaining bracket (21b). TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.20-P-1003-02H 
4 Take off torsion bar (10) NOTES The rubber mounts are molded onto the torsion bar. If they are damaged or worn, replace the torsion bar.  
5 Unscrew nut (23b) and remove link rod (23) from torsion bar (10). NOTESInstallation:  Only tighten nut (23b) when vehicle is in ready to drive condition.
Counterhold bolt (23d) with shortened Allen wrench shop-made for this step. Knock in wheel if necessary.
NOTES Check rubber mount of link rod (23) for damage, replace link rod if necessary.
 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.20-P-1002-02H 
6 Install in the reverse order    
TORQUE SPECIFICATION FRONT AXLE TORSION STRUT

Number Designation Model 220 except 220.083/084/087/183/184/187
BA32.20-P-1001-02H Nut, linkage rod to track control arm Nm 150
BA32.20-P-1002-02H Nut, link rod to torsion bar Nm 150
BA32.20-P-1003-02H Bolt, torsion bar to front axle carrier Nm 40