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

MODEL 230 except CODE (487) Active Body Control (ABC) in spring control arm

Illustrated on model 220

Fig 1: Installing Stabilizer Bar Pivot Bushing (Model 220)

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	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)		AR33.15-P-0160-01I
		Installation: Replace self-locking nut.
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		Check rubber boot on ball head of torque strut (18) for damage. If rubber boot is damaged: ↓ Install new torque strut:	AR33.15-P-0160R
3	Remove track rod (10) from steering knuckle (5).	Installation: Replace self-locking nut.	AR46.40-P-0200-02I
			*BA46.40-P-1001-01E
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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.
			*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).
			*BA32.20-P-1001-02H
6	Remove rubber boot (9) and wire fasteners of torsion bar pivot bushing (8)	When pressing out the ball joint with rubber boot assembled the special tool will be damaged due to the press-out force which is too high.
7	Press stabilizer bar pivot bushing (8) out of spring control arm (17)		AR32.20-P-0310-01M
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	Checking
8	Check rubber boot (19) of ball joint in spring control arm (17) for damage	If rubber boot (19) is damaged, install new spring control arm (17): ↓ Remove/install, spring control arm at front axle:	AR33.15-P-0170R
9	Check rubber mount of spring control arm (17) for damage	Replace rubber mount if necessary:	AR33.15-P-0170-02I
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10	Install in the reverse order

FRONT AXLE STABILIZER BAR

Number	Designation		Model 230
BA32.20-P-1001-02H	Nut, link rod to spring control arm	Nm	110
BA32.20-P-1002-02H	Nut, link rod to stabilizer bar	Nm	110

TIE ROD

Number	Designation			Model 230
BA46.40-P-1001-01E	Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle	Stage 1	Nm	50
BA46.40-P-1001-01E	Self-locking nut, tie rod to steering knuckle	Stage 2	∠°	60