Remove and install rubber bushing on front stabilizer bar - AR32.20-P-0350GZ

MODEL 164

Shown on vehicle with Airmatic (air suspension with level adjustment and Adaptive Damping System ADS), code 489. For better overview shown with engine compartment paneling at the bottom or soundproofing removed

Fig 1: Identifying Rubber Bushing On Front Stabilizer Bar (1 Of 2)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Fig 2: Identifying Rubber Bushing On Front Stabilizer Bar (2 Of 2)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

MODIFICATION NOTES

11.7.06	Bolt, stabilizer bar retaining clamp to bearing bracket		*BA32.20-P-1001-02L
	Bolt, torsion bushing retaining clamp		*BA32.20-P-1002-02L

	Removing
	Risk of injury caused by pinching or crushing when working on springs or spring bodies that are under load	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
	Risk of injury caused by moving parts that can pinch, crush or , in extreme cases even sever extremities.	Keep body parts and limbs well clear of moving parts.	AS00.00-Z-0009-01A
	Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between the columns of the lifting platform and position the four support plates at the lifting platform support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts	All models	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
1	Raise vehicle using drive-on lifting platform
2.1	Detach lower engine compartment paneling	Vehicles with gasoline engines	AR61.20-P-1105GZ
2.2	Remove noise encapsulation	Vehicles with diesel engines	AR94.30-P-5300GZ
3	Unscrew bolts (2) of torsion bar retaining clamps (3) and remove torsion bar retaining clamps	Mark installation positions.
4	Pull stabilizer bar (1) away from front axle carrier and fold downwards	Do not twist or damage rubber boots (arrows B) of joints on link rods (7).
5	Unscrew bolts (5) of torsion bushing retaining clamps (6) and remove torsion bushings (4) from torsion bar (1)	Mark installation positions.
	Checking
6	Check torsional bearing for signs of damage	Replace if necessary.
	Install
Installation	Only tighten nuts and bolts of chassis components when vehicle is in a ready-to-drive condition.
7	Mount torsional bearing (4) onto stabilizer bar (1), insert bolts (5) into torsional bearing retaining clamps (6) and screw on the nuts	Observe any previous markings. Do not tighten nuts of bolts (5) yet.
8	Position stabilizer bar (1) on front axle carrier together with stabilizer bar retaining clamps (3), then insert the bolts (2)	Observe any previous markings. Align stabilizer bar (1) in center. The bent ends of the stabilizer bar face downwards. Insert the torsional bearing (4) into the fixtures (arrows A). Do not twist or damage rubber boots (arrows B) of joints on link rods (7). Do not tighten bolts (2) yet.
9	Check correct positioning of stabilizer bar, torsional bearing, torsional bearing retaining clamps and stabilizer bar retaining clamps	Realign if necessary.
10	Fully tighten bolts (5)		*BA32.20-P-1002-02L
11	Fully tighten bolts (2)		*BA32.20-P-1001-02L
12.1	Install lower engine compartment paneling.	Vehicles with gasoline engines	AR61.20-P-1105GZ
12.2	Install noise encapsulation	Vehicles with diesel engines	AR94.30-P-5300GZ
13	Lower vehicle using drive-on lifting platform

FRONT AXLE STABILIZER BAR

Number	Designation		Model 164.1/8
BA32.20-P-1001-02L	Bolt, stabilizer bar retaining clamp to bearing bracket	Nm	180
BA32.20-P-1002-02L	Bolt, torsion bushing retaining clamp	Nm	40