37 12 220 Removing and installing/replacing rear active anti-roll bar
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Special tools required
WARNING:
DANGER OF POISONING
if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin!
DANGER OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
Risk of burning!
This repair work may only be carried out on an exhaust system which has cooled down.
DANGER OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
Risk of burning!
This repair work may only be carried out on an exhaust system which has cooled down.
IMPORTANT:
Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to enter the hydraulic system.
Do not draw off hydraulic fluid (risk of contamination).
Close off line connections with seal plug 32 1 270 .
Do not draw off hydraulic fluid (risk of contamination).
Close off line connections with seal plug 32 1 270 .
NOTE:
A film of grease on the roller bearing in no way impairs the operability of the anti-roll bar.
In all warranty cases you must always provide a fault memory printout, even where there is no fault entry, with the defective component.
In all warranty cases you must always provide a fault memory printout, even where there is no fault entry, with the defective component.
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove LEFT REAR WHEEL (F07/F11 except N57)
- Remove ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ON BOTH SIDES FROM ANTI-ROLL BAR
- Remove rear trailing links F07/F11/F12/except for N57)
- Detach EXHAUST SYSTEM at rear and lower with the aid of a jack (except 530d)
- Remove cross reinforcement on rear axle (F12)
IMPORTANT:
Hydraulic lines and connections must be provided with suitable seal plugs 32 1 270
immediately after dismantling!
Release screws (1) and remove pressure lines from swivel motor.
Tightening torque 37 13 4AZ .
Seal pressure lines and connections of swivel motor with clean seal plugs 32 1 270 .
Release left and right screws (1).
Tightening torque 37 12 2AZ .
Remove anti-roll bar from rear axle support and feed out at side.
Installation note:
Check roller bearing on both sides for damage, replace anti-roll bar if necessary (slight discharge of grease OK).
Keep facing for rubber mount on roller bearing clean and free from oil and grease during installation.
Check rubber mount (1) for damage, replace if necessary.
Note installation position of separation point (2).
IMPORTANT:
When assembling, make sure that in succession only the seal plugs of the line to be fitted are removed.
When fitting lines, do not tilt connectors (sealing rings!) and connect fully before screwing.
Do not replace sealing rings on hydraulic lines.
Replace affected line if sealing ring is damaged.
When fitting lines, do not tilt connectors (sealing rings!) and connect fully before screwing.
Do not replace sealing rings on hydraulic lines.
Replace affected line if sealing ring is damaged.
After installation
- If necessary, start up Dynamic Drive operation. See 37 10 001 START-UP WITH TEST RUN OF DYNAMIC DRIVE (EPS STEERING GEAR) .
- Fill hydraulic system and bleed (all-wheel drive vehicle). See 32 13 006 BLEEDING POWER STEERING (VERSION WITH DYNAMIC DRIVE) .
- Check pipe connections for leaks