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

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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: Installing Stabilizer Bar Pivot Bushing

Courtesy 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

	Remove/install
	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 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
Installation	Tighten nuts and bolts of chassis components only when vehicle is in ready-to-drive condition
1	Remove front wheel
	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 Installation: Replace self-locking nut.	AR33.15-P-0160-01MB
			*BA33.20-P-1006-01F
			*140589006300
			*220589003300
			*163589034300
		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).	Installation: Replace self-locking nut.	AR46.40-P-0200-02I
			*BA46.40-P-1001-01E
			*140589006300
			*140589003300
			*220589003300
			*163589034300
4	Loosen nut (23b)	To do so, counterhold bolt (23d) with shortened Allen wrench (shop-made). Turn steering if necessary. Installation: Tighten nut (23b) only when vehicle is in ready-to-drive condition.
		Model 211	*BA32.20-P-1002-02B
		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	Installation: Press link rod (23) onto hexagon of stabilizer bar pivot bushing (8) on spring control arm (17).
		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)	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
			*163589034300
			*220589074300
	Checking
8	Check rubber boot (19) of ball joint in spring control arm (17) for damage	Model 220, 230 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 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
			*220589064300
			*124589043300
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
BA33.20-P-1006-01F	Self-locking nut, radius rod to steering knuckle	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
BA46.40-P-1001-01E	Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle	Stage 2	∠°	90	60	60