Remove/install stabilizer bar on rear axle - AR32.20-P-0315SX

MODEL 221.0/1 except CODE (487) Active Body Control (ABC) except CODE (Z07) Top protection

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Axle Stabilizer Bar Remove/Install Components

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	Remove/install
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	While working on the rear axle, care must be taken to ensure that the surface of aluminum components do not get any scratches, cracks and notches. Otherwise the service life of the parts will be affected
	Only tighten nuts and bolts of chassis components when vehicle is in a ready-to-drive condition.
1	Secure vehicle on the lifting platform		AR00.60-P-0100SX
2	Remove rear wheels
	Remove/install wheels		AP40.10-P-4050SX
3	Remove exhaust system from flange connection back	Engine 272, 273, 275	AR49.10-P-7100SX
3	Remove exhaust system from flange connection back	Engine 629, 642	AR49.10-P-7100SXI
4	Detach propeller shaft from rear axle differential		AR41.10-P-0050-04SX
4	Detach propeller shaft from rear axle differential	Attach propeller shaft to rear axle center assembly.	AR41.10-P-0050-03SX
5	Support rear axle carrier (1) with transmission jack and transmission plate	Transmission plate Transmission jack
6	Remove bolts (2a) from left and right stop (2).		*BA35.10-P-1008-01M
7	Remove bolts (1a) from left and right front rubber mount of rear axle carrier (1)		*BA35.10-P-1001-01M
8	Lower front rear axle carrier (1)	When lowering, ensure that no cables or lines are damaged.
9	Detach clamp connection (4) of link rod (4a) of level sensor (B22/3) from stabilizer bar (10)		*BA82.10-P-1005-02E
10	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.
10			*BA32.20-P-1002-04G
11	Remove bolts (21e)		*BA32.20-P-1003-04G
12	Remove stabilizer bar (10) to left side of vehicle	Check rubber mount of stabilizer bar (10) for damage and wear and replace stabilizer bar (10) if necessary.
12	Remove stabilizer bar (10) to left side of vehicle	The rubber mounts are molded onto the stabilizer bar (10).
13	Install in the reverse order

REAR AXLE CARRIER

Number	Designation			Model 221 except 221.176/179 with rear axle differential 240V
BA35.10-P-1001-01M	Self-locking bolt, front rear axle carrier rubber bushing to frame floor	Stage 1	Nm	80
BA35.10-P-1001-01M		Stage 2	°∠	90
BA35.10-P-1008-01M	Bolt, stop to longitudinal member		Nm	35

REAR AXLE LEVEL SENSOR

Number	Designation		Model 221 without code 487
BA82.10-P-1005-02E	Nut of retaining shell of torsion bar intermediate lever to torsion bar	Nm	5

REAR AXLE STABILIZER BAR

Number	Designation		Model 221
BA32.20-P-1002-04G	Nut, link rod to stabilizer bar	Nm	50
BA32.20-P-1003-04G	Bolt, torsion bar to rear axle carrier	Nm	70