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

MODEL 251 

Fig 1: Identifying Stabilizer Bar On Rear Axle Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 251
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Shown on model 251 with engine 113.971 and panoramic glass sunroof with top sliding sunroof, code 413 

MODIFICATION NOTES

21.10.11 Value modified: Bolt, stabilizer bar retaining clamp to rear axle carrier   *BA32.20-P-1001-04M 
  Value modified: Nut, link rod to spring control arm   *BA32.20-P-1002-04M 
  Value modified: Nut, link rod to stabilizer bar   *BA32.20-P-1003-04M 
REMOVINGINSTALLING Removing     
DANGER Risk of injury  caused by pinching or crushing  when working on springs or spring bodies that are under tension 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
DANGER Risk of injury  caused by moving parts that can pinch, crush  or, in extreme cases, even sever  extremities No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating range of the mechanism when moving components. AS00.00-Z-0009-01A
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 While working on the rear axle, care must be taken to ensure that the surface of aluminum components do not get any scratches, cracks and notches. Otherwise the service life of the parts will be affected    
1 Lift vehicle with two-post lift   AR00.60-P-1000RT
2 Remove bolts (1) from diagonal struts (2) and remove nuts (3) from diagonal struts (2) IMPORTANT Only on vehicles with panoramic glass sunroof with top sliding sunroof, code 413.  
3 Remove rear muffler (4). IMPORTANT Right and left sides of the vehicle.  
Engine 113, 156 AR49.10-P-4951RT
Engine 272, 273 AR49.10-P-7100GZA
Engine 642 AR49.10-P-7100GZB
4 Remove nuts (5) of link rods (6) and detach link rods (6) from stabilizer bar (7)    
5 Remove bolts (8) of stabilizer bar retaining clamps (9) and detach stabilizer bar (7) IMPORTANT The retaining clamps of the stabilizer bar (9), the rubber mounts and stabilizer bar (7) form a unit which cannot be disassembled further.  
6 Remove nuts (10) of link rods (6) and detach link rods (6) from spring control arms IMPORTANT Only if the link rods (6) are defective.  
INSPECT Checking     
7 Check rubber bushing of stabilizer bar (7) for damage IMPORTANT Replace if necessary.  
INSTALLING Install     
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Only tighten nuts and bolts of chassis components when vehicle is in a ready-to-drive condition.    
8 Position stabilizer bar (7) on rear axle carrier and insert bolts (8) IMPORTANT Observe the correct installation position of the stabilizer bar (7).
IMPORTANT Do not tighten bolts (8) yet.
 
9 Attach link rods (6) to spring control arms and screw on nuts (10) IMPORTANT Only if new link rods (6) have been fitted.
IMPORTANT Do not tighten the nuts (10) yet.
 
10 Attach link rods (6) to stabilizer bar (7) and screw on nuts (5) IMPORTANT Do not tighten the nuts (5) yet.  
11 Make sure that stabilizer bar (7) is positioned correctly IMPORTANT Correct if necessary.  
12 Fully tighten bolts (8) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.20-P-1001-04M 
13 Tighten nuts (5) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.20-P-1003-04M 
14 Tighten nuts (10) IMPORTANT Only if new link rods (6) have been fitted.  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA32.20-P-1002-04M 
15 Install rear muffler (4) Right and left sides of the vehicle.  
Engine 113, 156 AR49.10-P-4951RT
Engine 272, 273 AR49.10-P-7100GZA
Engine 642 AR49.10-P-7100GZB
16 Screw bolts (1) into diagonal struts (2) IMPORTANT Only on vehicles with panoramic glass sunroof with top sliding sunroof, code 413.  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA61.10-P-1001-01F 
17 Remove nuts (3) from diagonal struts (2), replace nuts with new ones (3) and tighten IMPORTANT Only on vehicles with panoramic glass sunroof with top sliding sunroof, code 413.  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA61.10-P-1003-01F 
18 Lower vehicle   AR00.60-P-1000RT
REAR AXLE STABILIZER BAR

Number Designation Model 251
BA32.20-P-1001-04M Bolt, stabilizer bar retaining clamp to rear axle carrier   Nm 100
BA32.20-P-1002-04M Nut, link rod to spring control arm Stage 1 Nm 100
2nd stage loosen ∠° 180
Stage 3 Nm 45
Stage 4 ∠° 90
BA32.20-P-1003-04M Nut, link rod to stabilizer bar Stage 1 Nm 100
2nd stage loosen ∠° 180
Stage 3 Nm 40
Stage 4 ∠° 80
FRAME FLOOR ASSEMBLY

Number Designation Model 251
BA61.10-P-1001-01F Bolt, scissor strut to spare tire well Nm 55
BA61.10-P-1003-01F Nut, scissor strut/acoustic strut to rubber-metal bushing Nm 55