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

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

Model 290 

Fig 1: Stabilizer Bar At Front Axle Components Location - Model 257 With Code M005

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Shown on model 257 with code M005 (4MATIC) 

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	Remove center and rear engine compartment lining.	Model 290	AR61.20-P-1105FRX
		Model 257 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)	AR61.20-P-1105FR
2	Loosen left and right fender liner (7) at front in area of diagonal struts (3).		AR88.10-P-1301FR
3	Loosen left and right longitudinal member panel (8) in area of diagonal struts (3).		AR88.80-P-6000FR
4	Loosen bolts (4).	Bolt, stabilizer bar to front axle carrier	*BA32.35-P-1004-02B
5	Unscrew screws (2) and remove left and right diagonal strut (3).	Mount, support (strut)	*BA33.10-P-1002-01Q
6	Remove torsion bar linkage (5) at left and right from stabilizer bar (1).	Torsion bar linkage to stabilizer bar	*BA32.35-P-1005-02B
7	Remove right suspension strut at spring link.	Model 257 with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL) with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
		Model 290 with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)
		Screw of right suspension strut at spring link must be inserted forwards from rear. Otherwise the brake or the rim may be damaged.
		Nut, suspension strut to spring control arm	*BA32.25-P-1002-04P
8	Remove screws (4) and lower stabilizer bar (1).	Fit bolts (4) but do not tighten
9	Remove stabilizer bar (1) towards rear.	Push right suspension strut outwards to the side.
10	Install in the reverse order.