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

Model 222 

except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) 

Shown on MODEL 222 without CODE M005 (4MATIC) 

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Fig 1: Stabilizer Bar/Torsion Bar On Front Axle Components Location - Model 222 Except Code 487 (Shown Without Code M005)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on MODEL 222 without CODE M005 (4MATIC) 

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

	Remove/install
	Notes on repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A
	Notes on AIRmatic		AH32.22-P-1000-02LF
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
1	Remove front complete wheels		AR40.10-P-1102A
2	Empty suspension struts using diagnostic system	Model 222 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
			AD00.00-P-2000-04B
3	Remove center engine compartment paneling		AR61.20-P-1105LF
4	Unscrew nuts (1) from torsion bar linkage (2) on torsion bar (3)		AR32.35-P-3328LF
		Turn steering in corresponding direction.
		Model 222 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Model 222 with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) Nut, torsion bar linkage to torsion bar	*BA32.20-P-1001-02O
5	Unscrew screws/bolts (5) and remove bracket (4)	Model 222 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
		Model 222 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Model 222 with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Bolt, torsion bar to front axle carrier	*BA32.20-P-1003-02O
6	Unscrew front suspension strut from lower control arm and push to one side	Model 222 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
			AR32.25-P-1017LFB
		See, Remove Front Suspension Strut
7	Remove bolts (6) and remove mounting frame bow (7)	Model 222 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) Perform on both sides.
		Model 222 except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) Model 222 with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version) except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Bolt, torsion bar to front axle carrier	*BA32.20-P-1003-02O
8	Turn steering a half turn to the left	Model 222 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) except code 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) The markings on the steering shaft (arrows) must be turned through 180°.
9	Remove torsion bar (3)	First thread the torsion bar (3) into the torsion bar linkage (2).
10	Install in the reverse order