Remove/install front stabilizer bar link rod - AR32.35-P-3328TX

MODEL 219.3

Shown on left side of vehicle

Fig 1: Identifying Front Stabilizer Bar Link Rod - Shown On Left Side Of Vehicle

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MODIFICATION NOTES

17.11.04

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.

Step 3

	Remove/install
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	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
	Only tighten nuts and bolts of chassis components when vehicle is in a ready-to-drive condition.
1	Lift vehicle on lifting platform.		AR00.60-P-1000TX
2	Undo nut (23a) of link rod (23) on pivot bushing	Ensure that threaded bolt does not also rotate; counterhold using a suitable tool if necessary.
		Do not damage rubber boot of stabilizer bar pivot bushing. If damaged, replace torsion bar pivot bushing. Replace nut (23a).	AR32.20-P-0310TX
			*BA32.20-P-1003-02M
3	Unscrew nut (23b) of link rod (23) from stabilizer bar using box wrench bit	To do this, counterhold threaded pin. Turn steering if necessary. Install new nut (23b).
			*BA32.20-P-1001-02M
			Fig 2
4	Remove link rod (23) of torsion bar
5	Install in the reverse order

FRONT AXLE STABILIZER BAR

Number	Designation			Model 219.3
BA32.20-P-1001-02M	Self-locking nut of connecting rod to torsion bar	M14X1.5	Nm	130
BA32.20-P-1003-02M	Self-locking nut, link rod to joint piece		Nm	130

Fig 2: Identifying Tool Kit (000 589 10 99 00)

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