Remove/Install Torsion Bar Of Stabilizer Linkage On Rear Axle - AR32.20-P-3405LWI

Model 205 

Shown on model 205.386 

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	Risk of injury  . Moving parts can pinch, crush or, in extreme cases even sever extremities.	No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area of mechanical components when moving components.	AS00.00-Z-0009-01A
	Notes on threaded connections fastened using a tightening angle-based tightening process		AH00.00-P-0020-01A
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	Notes on handling, transport and storage of ceramic brake disks		AH42.10-P-9406-13A
	Notes on handling, transport and storage of composite brake disks		AH42.10-P-9406-12LF
	Notes on repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A
	Remove/install
1	Remove rear shock absorber		AR32.25-P-0110LW
2	Remove torsion bar linkage (1) from torsion bar (2)	Replace bolts. Model 205 (except 205.086/087/286/287/386/387/486/487) Installation:  Lock bolts with Loctite 243.
		Thread locking agent, Loctite 243 (10 ml)	*BR00.45-Z-1133-02A
		Bolt, torsion bar linkage to torsion bar	*BA32.20-P-1001-04S
		Socket wrench	Fig 1
		Set of Torx wrench	Fig 2
3.1	Detach torsion bar linkage (1) from wheel carrier (3) and remove	Model 205.086/087/286/287/386/387/486/487 Bolt, torsion bar linkage to wheel carrier	*BA32.20-P-1004-04S
3.2	Detach torsion bar linkage (1) from spring link and remove	Model 205 (except 205.086/087/286/287/386/387/486/487) Nut, torsion bar linkage to spring control arm	*BA32.20-P-1003-04S
4	Clean inside thread of torsion bar linkage (1) using a tap M10	Model 205 (except 205.086/087/286/287/386/387/486/487) When reinstalling torsion bar linkage (1).
	Check
5	Check stabilizer linkage (1) for damage and wear	If there are problems ↓ Replace torsion bar linkage (1).
6	Install in the reverse order

REAR AXLE TORSION BAR

Number	Designation			Model 205 (except 205.086/087/286/287/386/387/486/487) except code 489 (AIRMATIC)	Model 205 (except 205.086/087/286/287/386/387/486/487) with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
BA32.20-P-1001-04S	Bolt, torsion bar linkage to torsion bar	Stage 1	Nm	63	63
		Stage 2	∠°	-	-

REAR AXLE TORSION BAR

Number	Designation			Model 205.086/087/286/287/386/387/486/487
BA32.20-P-1001-04S	Bolt, torsion bar linkage to torsion bar	Stage 1	Nm	30
		Stage 2	∠°	90

REAR AXLE TORSION BAR

Number	Designation			Model 205 (except 205.086/087/286/287/386/387/486/487) except code 489 (AIRMATIC)	Model 205 (except 205.086/087/286/287/386/387/486/487) with code 489 (AIRMATIC)
BA32.20-P-1003-04S	Nut, torsion bar linkage to spring control arm	Stage 1	Nm	20	35
		Stage 2	∠°	180	120

REAR AXLE TORSION BAR

Number	Designation		Model 205.086/087/286/287/386/387/486/487
BA32.20-P-1004-04S	Bolt, torsion bar linkage to wheel carrier	Nm	50

Fig 1: Identifying Socket Wrench (205 589 00 09 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Set Of Torx Wrench (211 589 02 09 00)

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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1133-02A	Thread locking agent, Loctite 243 (10 ml)	A 613 989 09 71 09