Remove/install stabilizer bar on front axle - AR32.20-P-0300SX

MODEL 221.0 /1 except CODE (487) Active Body Control (ABC) 

MODEL 216.3 except CODE (487) Active Body Control (ABC) with 4MATIC 

Fig 1: Identifying Stabilizer Bar On Front Axle Components

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

	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
	Notes on AIRmatic		AH32.22-P-1000-02SX
Installation:	Only tighten nuts and bolts of chassis components when vehicle is in a ready-to-drive condition.
1	Remove front wheels
	Remove/install wheels		AP40.10-P-4050SX
2	Remove bottom engine compartment paneling	Vehicles with top protection, code Z07	AR61.20-P-1105SXS
		Vehicles without top protection	AR61.20-P-1105SX
3	Completely discharge all pressure in the front suspension struts (40) using STAR DIAGNOSIS
4	Unscrew nuts (23c) of link rods (23) to stabilizer bar (10) and press link rods (23) out of stabilizer bar (10)	Check rubber boots of link rods (23) for signs of damage; fit new link rods (23) if necessary.
			*BA32.20-P-1001-02O
5	Remove bolts (21e) and remove retaining bracket (21b)		*BA32.20-P-1003-02O
6	Unclip lines (2) from brackets (2a)
7	Detach left or right suspension strut (40) from spring control arm (17)	Vehicles with top protection, code Z07	AR32.25-P-1017SXS
		Vehicles without 4-MATIC and without maximum protection	AR32.25-P-1017SX
		Vehicles with 4-MATIC	AR32.25-P-1017SYZ
8	Detach left or right spring control arm (17) from front axle carrier	Vehicles with top protection, code Z07	AR33.15-P-0170SXS
9	Remove stabilizer bar (10) toward rear	Check rubber mount (10a) of stabilizer bar (10) for damage and wear, replace stabilizer bar (10) if necessary. The rubber mounts (10a) are molded onto the stabilizer bar (10).
10	Install in the reverse order