Remove/install stabilizer bar on front axle - AR32.20-P-0300I: Notes

MODEL 220 (except 220.083 /084 /087 /183 /184 /187) except CODE (487) Active Body Control (ABC)

Fig 1: Identifying Stabilizer Bar On Front Axle Remove/Install Components

MODIFICATION NOTES

7.10.04

If the rubber boot of the stabilizer bar pivot bushing is damaged, the stabilizer bar pivot bushing (and not the spring control arm) has to be replaced.

3rd stage

	Remove/install
	Risk of death caused 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
	Replace self-locking nuts and bolts.		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1	Raise vehicle with lifting platform
2.1	Remove bottom engine compartment paneling	Vehicles with gasoline engines	AR61.20-P-1105M
2.2	Remove bottom section of soundproofing capsule	Vehicles with diesel engines	AR94.30-P-5300M
3	Unscrew nut (23c) and pry link rod (23) off spring control arm (17).	Check rubber boot of stabilizer bar pivot bushing in spring control arm (17) for damage and replace stabilizer bar pivot bushing if necessary: ↓
		Fit new stabilizer bar pivot bushing. Installation: Press link rod (23) onto hexagon of stabilizer bar pivot bushing in spring control arm (17).	AR32.20-P-0310M
			*BA32.20-P-1001-02H
4	Unscrew bolts (21e) and remove retaining bracket (21b)	The threaded connection has been changed from M8 to M10. When using new parts the nut M8 possibly fitted in the frame-type integral support is to be replaced by a nut M10. Drill the hole in the frame-type integral support accordingly and protect against corrosion.
			*BA32.20-P-1003-02H
5	Take off torsion bar (10)	Check rubber mount on stabilizer bar (10) for damage and wear and replace stabilizer bar (10) if required. The rubber mounts are molded onto the torsion bar (10).
6	Unscrew nut (23b) and remove link rod (23) from torsion bar (10).	Installation: Tighten nut (23b) only when vehicle is in ready-to-drive condition. To do so, counterhold bolt (23d) with shortened Allen wrench (shop-made). Turn steering if necessary. Check rubber mount of link rod (23) for damage and replace link rod (23) if necessary.
			*BA32.20-P-1002-02H
7	Install in the reverse order

FRONT AXLE STABILIZER BAR

Number	Designation		Models 220 except 220.083/084/087/183/184/187
BA32.20-P-1001-02H	Nut, link rod to spring control arm	Nm	150
BA32.20-P-1002-02H	Nut, link rod to stabilizer bar	Nm	150
BA32.20-P-1003-02H	Bolt, torsion bar to front end	Nm	40