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Install new stabilizer bar pivot bushing - AR32.20-P-0310M: Notes

MODEL 211 (except 211.08 /09 /28 /29) in the spring control arm 

MODEL 220 (except 220.08 /18) except CODE (487) Active Body Control (ABC) in spring control arm 

MODEL 230 except CODE (487) Active Body Control (ABC) in spring control arm 

Illustrated on model 220 

Fig 1: Installing Stabilizer Bar Pivot Bushing (Model 220)
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
DANGER Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
NOTES Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
NOTES When working on the front-end assembly, be careful not to scratch, mark or notch the surfaces of aluminum parts. Otherwise the service life of the parts will be affected    
IMPORTANTInstallation  Tighten nuts and bolts of chassis components only when vehicle is in ready-to-drive condition    
1 Remove front wheel    
REFER TO BASIC KNOWLEDGE Remove/install wheels   AP40.10-P-4050Z
2 Detach torque strut (18) from steering knuckle (5) Model 220 except 220.8, 230 AR33.15-P-0160-01I
    Type 220.8
IMPORTANTInstallation:  Replace self-locking nut.
INSPECT Check rubber boot on ball head of torque strut (18) for damage. If rubber boot is damaged, install new torque strut (18):

Remove/install torque strut:
AR33.15-P-0160-01MB
    Model 220 except 220.8 AR33.15-P-0160I
    Type 220.8 AR33.15-P-0160MP
    Model 230 AR33.15-P-0160R
3 Remove track rod (10) from steering knuckle (5). IMPORTANTInstallation:  Replace self-locking nut. AR46.40-P-0200-02I
4 Undo nut (23b) IMPORTANT To do so, counterhold bolt (23d) with shortened Allen wrench (shop-made). Turn steering if necessary.
IMPORTANTInstallation:  Tighten nut (23b) only when vehicle is in ready-to-drive condition.
 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 211 *BA32.20-P-1002-02B 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 220, 230 *BA32.20-P-1002-02H 
6 Unscrew nut (23c),
detach link rod (23) from spring control arm (17) and swing vertically upward
IMPORTANTInstallation:  Press link rod (23) onto hexagon of stabilizer bar pivot bushing (8) on spring control arm (17).  
    IMPORTANT On model 211 up to chassis number 1A 762000, in addition both link rods (23) must be replaced. AR32.35-P-3328T
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 211 *BA32.20-P-1006-02B 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 220, 230 *BA32.20-P-1001-02H 
7 Remove rubber boot (9) and wire fasteners of torsion bar pivot bushing (8) NOTES When pressing out the ball joint with rubber boot assembled the special tool will be damaged due to the press-out force which is too high.  
8 Press stabilizer bar pivot bushing (8) out of spring control arm (17)   AR32.20-P-0310-01M 
INSPECT Checking     
9 Check rubber boot (19) of ball joint in spring control arm (17) for damage Model 220 except 220.8, 230
IMPORTANT If rubber boot (19) is damaged, install new spring control arm (17): ↓
Remove/install, spring control arm at front axle:
 
    Model 220 except 220.8 AR33.15-P-0170I
    Type 220.8 AR33.15-P-0170MP
    Model 230 AR33.15-P-0170R
10 Check rubber mount of spring control arm (17) for damage Model 220 except 220.8, 230
Replace rubber mount if necessary:

Replace rubber mount of spring control arm:
 
    Model 220 except 220.8, 230
Type 220.8
AR33.15-P-0170-02I
11 Install in the reverse order    
TORQUE SPECIFICATION FRONT AXLE STABILIZER BAR

Number Designation Model 211 except model 211.08/09/28/29
BA32.20-P-1002-02B Self-locking nut of connecting rod to torsion bar M14x1.5 Nm 130
BA32.20-P-1006-02B Self-locking nut, link rod to joint piece Nm 130
TORQUE SPECIFICATION FRONT AXLE STABILIZER BAR

Number Designation Model 220 except 220.083/084/087/183/184/187 Model 230
BA32.20-P-1001-02H Nut, link rod to spring control arm Nm 150 110
BA32.20-P-1002-02H Nut, link rod to stabilizer bar Nm 150 110