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Remove/Install Front Stabilizer Bar Linkage - AR32.35-P-3330FR

Model 257 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) 

Fig 1: Front Stabilizer Bar Linkage Components Location - Model 257 Except Code M005
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Notice  Notes on AIR BODY CONTROL Model 257 with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) AH32.22-P-1000-03LWO 
Notice  Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
  Notes on handling, transport and storage of composite brake disks   AH42.10-P-9406-12LF
  Notes on repair work on suspension components   AH00.00-P-0100-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Relieve pressure in AIR BODY CONTROL system using the diagnostic system Model 257 with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)  
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS     AD00.00-P-2000-06FR
2 Remove front wheel   AR40.10-P-1102A
3 Remove suspension strut from spring control arm Model 257 with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)  
      AR32.25-P-1017FRA 
    NOTES
Carefully push suspension strut outwards. Otherwise the boot on the suspension strut joint may be damaged.
 
4 Unscrew nut (1) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut, torsion bar linkage to spring link *BA32.35-P-1003-02B 
5 Unscrew nut (2) NOTES
Counterhold torsion bar linkage (3) on elastomer bearing.
Otherwise the elastomer bearing may be damaged.
 
  TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut, torsion bar linkage to stabilizer bar *BA32.35-P-1002-02B 
  SPECIAL TOOL Wrench SW 12 Fig 2
6 Turn steering and remove torsion bar linkage IMPORTANT When removing left torsion bar linkage (3) turn steering to left.  
INSPECT   When removing right torsion bar linkage (3), turn steering to right.  
  Check     
7 Check elastomer bearing of torsion bar linkage (3) for condition and damage If a problem arises
 
Replace torsion bar linkage (3).  
8 Check condition of torsion bar pivot bushing on spring link If a problem arises
 
Replace spring link. AR33.15-P-0170FR
9 Install in the reverse order    
FRONT AXLE STABILIZER BAR

Number Designation Model 257 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
BA32.35-P-1002-02B Nut, torsion bar linkage to stabilizer bar Nm 130
FRONT AXLE STABILIZER BAR

Number Designation Model 257 except code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
BA32.35-P-1003-02B Nut, torsion bar linkage to spring link Nm 85
Fig 2: Identifying Wrench SW 12 (451 589 00 10 00)
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