Remove/install torsion bar on rear axle - AR32.20-P-0315NKB

MODEL 117, 156, 176, 242, 246 

Shown on model 246 without code M005 (4MATIC) 

Fig 1: Rear Axle Torsion Bar Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 246 (1 Of 2)

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Fig 2: Rear Axle Torsion Bar Remove/Install Component - Shown On Model 246 (2 Of 2)

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Shown on MODEL 242 

Fig 3: Rear Axle Torsion Bar Remove/Install Component - Shown On Model 242

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	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
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	Notes on repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A
	Remove/install
1	Lift vehicle on vehicle lift		AR00.60-P-1000AK
2	Detach elastomer bearing of rear muffler and lower rear muffler	Model 242, 117 with engine 270
			AR49.10-P-4952MT
3.1	Remove cover (15)	Model 242 with engine 270
3.2	Loosen cover (15) and slide towards rear end	Model 117, 156, 176, 246 except code M005 (4MATIC)
4.1	Remove underfloor panels	Model 242, 117
			AR61.30-P-1001NKB
4.2	Release underfloor paneling in rear area	Model 117, 156, 176, 246
			AR61.30-P-1001NKB
	Risk of injury  caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts	Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts. Deburr repair panels.	AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
5	Remove heat shield (17)	Model 242 with engine 270
6	Unscrew nuts (3) to torsion bar linkage (2) and torsion bar (6)	Nut, link rod to stabilizer bar	*BA32.20-P-1001-04Q
7	Unscrew screws/bolts (1) from torsion bar linkage (2) and steering knuckle and remove torsion bar linkage (2)	Bolt, link rod of torsion bar to wheel carrier	*BA32.20-P-1003-04Q
8	Remove activated charcoal canister	Model 117, 156, 176, 246 with code M005 (4MATIC)
		Model 117, 156, 176, 246 with engine 270 with code M005 (4MATIC)	AR47.30-P-8212NKB
		Model 156, 176 with engine 133 with code M005 (4MATIC)	AR47.30-P-8212MTA
9	Secure torsion bar (6) to prevent it from falling down
10	Lower rear axle differential with mounted axle shafts	Model 117, 156, 176, 246 with code M005 (4MATIC)
		Model 117, 176, 246 with code M005 (4MATIC) Only lower the rear axle differential until the torsion bar (6) can be removed.	AR35.31-P-0520MTA
11	Remove bolts (4) from bearing shells (5) and rear axle carrier	Replace bolts (4) and tighten uniformly.
		Screw/bolt, torsion bar to rear axle carrier	*BA32.20-P-1002-04Q
12	Remove torsion bar (6)	Pay attention to installation position.
13	Remove bearing shells (5)	When replacing the torsion bar (6).
14	Install in the reverse order