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Install new stabilizer bar pivot bushing - AR32.20-P-0310M

MODEL 211 (except 211.08 /09 /28 /29) in the spring control arm 

MODEL 220 (except 220.08 /18) except CODE (487) Active Body Control (ABC) in spring control arm 

MODEL 230 except CODE (487) Active Body Control (ABC) except CODE (P99) Special model "AMG Black Series" In spring control arm 

Shown on model 220 

Fig 1: Identifying Stabilizer Bar Pivot Bushing Components
G07506507Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
MODIFICATION NOTES

14.6.10 Value changed: Self-locking nut for tie rod to steering knuckle, 2nd stage Model 211 except 211.08/09/ 28/29 *BA46.40-P-1001-01E 
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
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 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    
IMPORTANTInstallation  Tighten nuts and bolts of chassis components only when vehicle is in ready-to-drive condition    
1 Remove front wheel    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE Remove/install wheels   AP40.10-P-4050Z
2 Detach torque strut (18) from steering knuckle (5) Model 220
Model 220 except 220.8, without special protection version, top protection
AR33.15-P-0160-01I
    Model 220.8, 220 with code (979) Special protection version, code (Z07) Top protection AR33.15-P-0160-01MB
    IMPORTANTInstallation:  Replace self-locking nut.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
*BA33.20-P-1006-01F 
    SPECIAL TOOL Fig 2
    SPECIAL TOOL Fig 4
    SPECIAL TOOL Figure
    INSPECT Check rubber boot on ball head of torque strut (18) for damage. If rubber boot is damaged, install new torque strut (18): ↓  
    Remove/install torque strut:
Model 220 except 220.8, without special protection version, top protection
AR33.15-P-0160I
    Model 220.8 AR33.15-P-0160MP
    Model 220 with code (979) special protection version, code (Z07) Top protection AR33.15-P-0160MB
3 Remove track rod (10) from steering knuckle (5). IMPORTANTInstallation:  Replace self-locking nut. AR46.40-P-0200-02I
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA46.40-P-1001-01E 
SPECIAL TOOL Fig 2
SPECIAL TOOL Fig 3
SPECIAL TOOL Fig 4
SPECIAL TOOL Figure
4 Loosen nut (23b) IMPORTANT To do so, counterhold bolt (23d) with shortened Allen wrench (shop-made). Turn steering if necessary.
IMPORTANTInstallation:  Tighten nut (23b) only when vehicle is in ready-to-drive condition.
 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 211 *BA32.20-P-1002-02B 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 220, 230 *BA32.20-P-1002-02H 
5 Unscrew nut (23c), detach link rod (23) from spring control arm (17) and swing vertically upward IMPORTANTInstallation:  Press link rod (23) onto hexagon of stabilizer bar pivot bushing (8) on spring control arm (17).  
    IMPORTANT On model 211 up to chassis number 1A 762000 in addition both link rods (23) must be replaced. AR32.35-P-3328T 
    Model 211 *BA32.20-P-1006-02B 
    Model 220, 230 *BA32.20-P-1001-02H 
6 Remove rubber boot (9) and wire fasteners of torsion bar pivot bushing (8) IMPORTANT When pressing out the torsion bar pivot bushing (8) with the rubber boot installed the special tool is damaged due to too high press-out force.  
7 Press stabilizer bar pivot bushing (8) out of spring control arm (17)   AR32.20-P-0310-01M 
    SPECIAL TOOL Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Figure
INSPECT Checking     
8 Check rubber boot (19) of ball joint in spring control arm (17) for damage Model 220, 230
IMPORTANT If rubber boot (19) is damaged, install new spring control arm (17): ↓
Remove/install, spring control arm at front axle:
 
    Model 220 except 220.8, without special protection version, top protection AR33.15-P-0170I
    Model 220 with code (979) special protection version, code (Z07) Top protection AR33.15-P-0170MB
    Model 220.8 AR33.15-P-0170MP
    Model 230 AR33.15-P-0170R
9 Check rubber mount of spring control arm (17) for damage Model 220, 230
Replace rubber mount if necessary: ↓
Replace rubber mount of spring control arm:
Model 220 except 220.8, without special protection version, top protection
Model 230
IMPORTANT Model 220.8, 220 with code (979) Special protection version, code (Z07) top protection: If the rubber mount is damaged the spring control arm (17) must be replaced.
AR33.15-P-0170-02I
    SPECIAL TOOL Fig 7
    SPECIAL TOOL Fig 8
10 Install in the reverse order    
FRONT AXLE STABILIZER BAR

Number Designation Model 211 except model 211.08/09/28/29
BA32.20-P-1002-02B Self-locking nut, connecting rod to torsion bar M10 Nm -
M10X1.5 Nm -
M12X1.5 Nm -
M14X1.5 Nm 130
BA32.20-P-1006-02B Self-locking nut, link rod to joint piece Nm 130
FRONT AXLE STABILIZER BAR

Number Designation Model 220 except 220.083/ 084/087/ 183/184/187 Model 230 except code P99
BA32.20-P-1001-02H Nut, link rod to spring control arm Nm 150 110
BA32.20-P-1002-02H Nut, link rod to stabilizer bar Nm 150 110
WHEEL LOCATION, HUB

Number Designation Model 220 with Code Z07 Model 220 without code Z07 except model 220.08/18 /8 Model 220.875/ 878
BA33.20-P-1006-01F Self-locking nut, radius rod to steering knuckle Stage 1 Nm 140 50 140
Stage 2 ∠° - 60 -
TIE ROD

Number Designation Model 211 except 211.08/09/28/29 Model 220 except model 220.083/ 084/087/ 183/184/ 187 Model 230
BA46.40-P-1001-01E Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle Stage 1 Nm 50 50 50
Stage 2 ∠° 90 60 60
Fig 2: Identifying Thrust Piece (140 589 00 63 00)
G07506508Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 3: Identifying Puller (140 589 00 33 00)
G07506509Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 4: Identifying Puller (220 589 00 33 00)
G07506510Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 5: Identifying Press (163 589 03 43 00)
G07506511Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 6: Identifying Press Out/In Tool (220 589 07 43 00)
G07506512Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 7: Identifying Press Out/In Tool (220 589 06 43 00)
G07506513Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 8: Identifying Puller (124 589 04 33 00)
G07506514Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.