Remove/Install Stabilizer Bar On Rear Axle - AR32.35-P-2210LWO

Model 238 

Fig 1: Rear Stabilizer Bar Components Location - Model 238

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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
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
1	Lower front rear axle		AR35.10-P-0010LWO
2	Remove both torsion bar linkages (2) from stabilizer bar (1)	Set of Torx wrench	Fig 3
		Socket wrench	Fig 2
3	Remove level sensors with brackets from rear axle carrier (3) and place to one side	If installed.	AR82.10-P-0005LW
4	Disassemble and remove stabilizer bar (1) from rear axle carrier (3)
	Check
5	Check elastomer bearing (4) for damage and wear	If there are problems ↓ Replace stabilizer bar (1).
	Clean
6	Clean inside thread of stabilizer bar (1) using a tap M10	When reinstalling the stabilizer bar (1).
	Install
7	Mount stabilizer bar (1) onto rear axle carrier (3)	Nut, torsion bar to rear axle carrier	*BA32.20-P-1002-04S
8	Mount level sensors with brackets onto rear axle carrier (3)	If installed.	AR82.10-P-0005LW
9	Mount both torsion bar linkages (2) onto stabilizer bar (1)	Replace bolts and secure with thread locking agent.
		Thread locking agent, Loctite 243 (10 ml)	*BR00.45-Z-1133-02A
		Bolt/nut, torsion bar linkage to torsion bar	*BA32.20-P-1001-04S
		Set of Torx wrench	Fig 3
		Socket wrench	Fig 2
10	Raise rear axle at front and mount		AR35.10-P-0010LWO

REAR AXLE TORSION BAR

Number	Designation			Model 238 except code 489 (AIRmatic)	Model 238 With code 489 (AIRMATIC)
BA32.20-P-1001-04S	Bolt/nut, torsion bar linkage to torsion bar	Stage 1	Nm	63	63
		Stage 2	∠°	-	-

REAR AXLE TORSION BAR

Number	Designation			Model 238 except code 489 (AIRmatic)	Model 238 With code 489 (AIRMATIC)
BA32.20-P-1002-04S	Nut, torsion bar to rear axle carrier	Stage 1	Nm	80	80
		Stage 2	∠°	-	-

Fig 2: Identifying Socket Wrench (205 589 00 09 00)

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Fig 3: 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