Remove/install front stabilizer bar - AR32.35-P-2050MCU

MODEL 451.3/4 

Fig 1: Identifying Front Stabilizer Bar Remove/Install Components

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	Remove/install
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1	Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Raise vehicle using the vehicle lift and remove underfloor paneling	Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer. Rechargeable drill/screwdriver	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
2	Unscrew nuts (2) on link rods (3)	Counterhold threaded studs of link rods (3). Position the vehicle on its wheels. Only tighten nuts (4) of the clamps (5) when the vehicle is unladen (approx. 75 kg weight on the driver seat and full tank or approx. 20 kg weight in the front passenger area). Screwdriver bit	Figure
		Tool assortment for stabilizer assembly	Figure
			*BA32.20-P-1001-02I
			*BA32.20-P-1003-02I
3	Unhook link rods (3) from stabilizer bar (1)
4	Unscrew nuts (4), remove clamps (5) and remove the rubber mounts underneath (6) from the stabilizer bar (1)	The clamps (5) are 2-piece ones. : Check rubber bushing (6) and replace if necessary. The opening of the rubber mounts (6) must point in the direction of travel. Insert the clamps (5) at a right angle to the stabilizer bar (1). The nuts (4) of clamps (5) are tightened later.
5	Remove stabilizer (1)	Remove stabilizer (1) carefully, otherwise the radiator may be damaged.
6	Install in the reverse order

FRONT AXLE STABILIZER BAR

Number	Designation		Model 451.3/4
BA32.20-P-1001-02I	Self-locking nut, link rod to stabilizer bar	Nm	58
BA32.20-P-1003-02I	Nut, stabilizer bar to retaining clamp	Nm	95

Fig 2: Identifying Screwdriver Bit (126 589 00 10 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Tool Assortment For Stabilizer Assembly (450 589 00 17 00)

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