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Remove/Install Stabilizer Bar On Front Axle - AR32.20-P-0300GQ

MODEL 166, 292 with CODE 468 (ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM) 

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  Risk of injury  to skin or eyes from hydraulic fluid spraying out under pressure. Risk of poisoning  from swallowing hydraulic fluid. Depressurize hydraulic system completely before starting any work on it. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses. AS00.00-Z-0013-01A
  Risk of injury  caused by pinching or crushing when working on springs or spring bodies that are under tension Use only approved tensioning devices; additionally screen off hazardous area if necessary. Check special tools for damage and proper operation (visual inspection). Wear protective gloves. AS00.00-Z-0001-01A
NOTES Notes on active roll stabilization   AH32.34-P-0001-01A 
NOTES Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
  Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
1 Secure vehicle on the lifting platform and raise   AR00.60-P-1000GZ
2.1 Remove complete wheel from front axle Model 292
IMPORTANT Only when replacing the torsion bar (2).
AR40.10-P-1100GQC
2.2
REFER TO MAINTENANCE
Remove complete wheel from front axle Model 166
IMPORTANT Only when replacing the torsion bar (2).
AP40.10-P-4050EW
3 Remove center underfloor paneling INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Install the underfloor paneling only after the leak test. AR61.30-P-1001GQ
4 Detach lines (1) from stabilizer bar (2) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw/bolt, oil line to rotary actuator on front axle/rear axle AR32.00-P-0001-01A 
*BA32.34-P-1007-01A 
5 Seal connection fittings on torsion bar (2) and lines (1) using stop plugs NOTES The connection fittings on the torsion bar (2) and lines (1) must be sealed using stop plugs. Penetrating dirt and moisture can otherwise damage the components.
SPECIAL TOOL Record plug
Fig 1
6 Detach left and right torsion bar linkage (3) from torsion bar (2) IMPORTANT Carefully detach torsion bar linkage (3), torsion bar (2) is under tension.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT The left and right torsion bar linkage (3) is to be replaced by new parts, if the torsion bar (2) was replaced.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw/bolt, link rod to torsion bar
*BA32.20-P-1003-02Q 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut, link rod to steering knuckle *BA32.20-P-1002-02Q 
7 Remove screws/bolts (2s) and take off torsion bar (2) NOTES 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 of the parts will be reduced.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Only tighten nuts and bolts of suspension components when vehicle is in a ready-to-drive condition.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw/bolt, torsion bar bracket/torsion bar to front axle carrier
*BA32.20-P-1001-02Q 
8 Install in the reverse order    
INSPECT Check     
9 Check torsion bar linkage (3) and elastomer bearing on torsion bar (2) IMPORTANT Check torsion bar linkage (3) and elastomer bearing for wear and damage, replace if necessary.
Check torsion bar linkage (3) and elastomer bearing for wear and damage

Replace if necessary.
 
  Initial startup     
10 Fill and bleed ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM   AR32.34-P-0021GQ 
FRONT AXLE TORSION BAR

Number Designation Model 166 with code 468 (ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM) Model 292 with code 468 (ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM)
BA32.20-P-1001-02Q Screw/bolt, torsion bar bracket/torsion bar to front axle carrier Stage 1 Nm 90 90
Stage 2 ∠° 45 45
FRONT AXLE TORSION BAR

Number Designation Model 166 with code 468 (ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM) Model 292 with code 468 (ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM)
BA32.20-P-1002-02Q Screw/bolt, link rod to torsion bar Stage 1 Nm 80 80
Stage 2 ∠° 90 90
FRONT AXLE TORSION BAR

Number Designation Model 166 with code 468 (ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM) Model 292 with code 468 (ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM)
BA32.20-P-1003-02Q Nut, link rod to steering knuckle Nm 65 65
ACTIVE ROLL STABILIZATION

Number Designation Model 166 Model 292
BA32.34-P-1007-01A Screw/bolt, oil line to rotary actuator on front axle/rear axle Nm 20 20
Fig 1: Identifying Record Plug (129 589 00 91 00)
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