Remove/Install Stabilizer Bar At Front Axle - AR32.35-P-2200LWX

Model 205, 213 

with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) 

Model 253 

Fig 1: Front Axle Stabilizer Bar Component Location - Model 205 With Code M005 (Shown On Model 205.0)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 205.0 

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Notice	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
	Notes on repair work on suspension components		AH00.00-P-0100-01A
	Remove/install
1.1	Remove center and rear engine compartment paneling	Model 205.0/1/2/3, 213 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Model 253
		Model 205.0/1/2/3 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Model 253	AR61.20-P-1105LW
		Model 213 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR61.20-P-1105LWE
1.2	Remove engine compartment paneling at center, rear and front	Model 205.4 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
			AR61.20-P-1105LW
2	Remove diagonal strut (8)	Model 205.4 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
		Bolt, front diagonal strut to front axle carrier/torsion bar bearing shell/radiator mounting console	*BA61.10-P-1006-01L
3	Detach cover behind left and right diagonal struts (3)
4	Loosen bolts (4)	Model 205, 213 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Bolt, torsion bar to front axle carrier	*BA32.20-P-1004-02R
		Model 253Bolt, torsion bar to front axle carrier	*BA32.20-P-1001-02T
5	Remove bolts (2) and remove left and right diagonal strut (3)	Bolt, front diagonal strut to front axle carrier/torsion bar bearing shell/radiator mounting console	*BA61.10-P-1006-01L
		Bolt, front diagonal strut to longitudinal member	*BA61.10-P-1007-01L
6	Detach stabilizer bar link rod (5) at left and right from stabilizer bar (1)	Model 205, 213 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Torsion bar linkage to torsion bar	*BA32.20-P-1005-02R
		Model 253Torsion bar linkage to torsion bar	*BA32.20-P-1002-02T
7	Remove right suspension strut from spring link	Model 205, 213 with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Model 253 with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)
			AR32.25-P-1017LWL
8	Unscrew screws/bolts (4) and lower stabilizer bar (1)	Fit bolts (4) but do not tighten.
9	Remove stabilizer bar (1) toward rear	Model 205, 213 with code 489 (AIRMATIC Dual Control/semi-active air suspension) with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Model 253 with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) Push right suspension strut outwards to the side.
10	Install in the reverse order