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Remove/install stabilizer bar on rear axle - AR32.20-P-0315MB

MODEL 220.175 /178 with CODE (Z07) Top protection 

Fig 1: Identifying Stabilizer Bar On Rear Axle Remove/Install Components
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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 the four pillars of the hoist and position the four support plates at the hoist mounting points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
NOTESInstallation  Replace self-locking nuts and bolts    
1 Remove rear wheels.    
    IMPORTANT Position lifting platform pillar support plates on the lifting support strongpoints specified by the automotive manufacturer so that the armor plates on the underfloor can be removed.  
REFER TO MAINTENANCE     AP40.10-P-4050Z
2 Remove exhaust system as of flange connection    
    Remove complete exhaust system AR49.10-P-7000AA
3 Remove underside guard   AR61.40-P-1000MB
4 Unhook brake cables from automatic slack adjuster of parking brake    
    Remove rear brake cable AR42.20-P-0525I
5 Unscrew bolts of propeller shaft intermediate bearing. TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA41.40-P-1001-01A 
6 Remove propeller shaft from rear axle center assembly. IMPORTANT The flexible coupling remains installed on the propeller shaft. AR41.10-P-0050-04I
    IMPORTANT *BA41.10-P-1002-01A 
7 Loosen fitting sleeves on flexible couplings. IMPORTANT Tie up propeller shaft to one side. AR41.10-P-0050-09I
REFER TO SHOP-MADE TOOLS Drift for loosening fitting sleeves in flex disks.   WF58.50-P-4110-01A
8 Unscrew nut (81e) for level sensor control rod (85) from torsion bar link (81) of torsion bar (77) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA82.10-P-1001-02A 
9 Remove nuts (78b/78c) holding link rod (78) between torsion bar (77) and wheel carrier. TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.20-P-1001-04G 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.20-P-1002-04G 
10 Remove track control arm shield (72c).    
DANGER Risk of injury  caused by pinching or crushing  when working on springs or spring bodies that are under load Use only approved tensioning devices; shield off hazard area if necessary.
Inspect special tools for damage and proper operation (visual inspection).
Wear protective gloves.
AS00.00-Z-0001-01A
11 Tension rear springs (73).   AR32.20-P-0200-06MB 
    SPECIAL TOOL Tensioning device Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Tensioning plates Figure
12 Remove suspension strut (41) from spring control arm (72). TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.25-P-1005-04B 
13 Undo bolted connection (77e/77f) between torsion bar (77) and rear-axle carrier TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.20-P-1003-04G 
14 Use a suitable assembly attachment and inspection pit lift or assembly lift to support rear axle.    
15 Unscrew bolts (71a) of front rear-axle mount. NOTESInstallation:  recut thread on frame floor with tap.
IMPORTANT Ensure that the stop plate (arrow) for the front rear axle mount is correctly positioned.
 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA35.10-P-1001-01A 
16 Carefully lower rear axle until the torsion bar (77) is free. NOTES When lowering the rear axle use caution to ensure that no electrical wiring, cables or brake lines are damaged.  
17 Remove torsion bar (77) towards the side NOTES The rubber mounts are molded onto the torsion bar (77). If they are damaged or worn, replace the torsion bar (77).  
18 Unscrew nuts (81b) from torsion bar link (81) and remove retaining bracket (81a) with torsion bar link (81) NOTESInstallation:  The flat on the torsion bar intermediate lever (81) must align with the flat on the torsion bar (77)  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.20-P-1004-04G 
19 Install in the reverse order    
TORQUE SPECIFICATION REAR AXLE STABILIZER BAR

Number Designation Model 220
BA32.20-P-1001-04G Nut, link rod to wheel carrier Nm 40
BA32.20-P-1002-04G Nut, link rod to stabilizer bar Nm 40
BA32.20-P-1003-04G Bolt, torsion bar to rear subframe Nm 70
BA32.20-P-1004-04G Nut, torsion bar link to retaining bracket Nm 3
TORQUE SPECIFICATION PROPELLER SHAFT INTERMEDIATE BEARING

Number Designation Model 220
BA41.40-P-1001-01A Bolt, propeller shaft intermediate bearing to frame floor assembly Bolt with washer Nm -
Bolt with collar and self-centering tip Nm 30
Bolt with collar and without self-centering tip Nm -
TORQUE SPECIFICATION DRIVESHAFT

Number Designation Model 220
BA41.10-P-1002-01A Self-locking nut, flexible coupling to rear propeller shaft or rear axle differential. M10 Nm -
M12 Nm 60
TORQUE SPECIFICATION REAR AXLE CARRIER

Number Designation Model 220
BA35.10-P-1001-01A Self-locking bolt, front rear axle carrier rubber mount to frame floor     Nm -
with bolt Stage 1 Nm 60
flange ø 24 mm Stage 2 ∠° 90
with bolt Stage 1 Nm 60
Flange ø 26mm Stage 2 ∠° 90
TORQUE SPECIFICATION STRUTS

Number Designation Models 220.025/026/028/063/065/067/070/073/074/075/125/126/128/163/165/167/170/173/174/175/176/178/179/875/878
BA32.25-P-1005-04B Nut, rear strut to spring control arm Nm 110
TORQUE SPECIFICATION REAR AXLE LEVEL SENSOR

Number Designation Model 220 except model 220 with code 487
BA82.10-P-1001-02A Nut, lever sensor control rod to torsion bar link Nm 10
Fig 2: Identifying Tensioning Device (202 589 01 31 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Tensioning Plates (202 589 13 63 00)
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