Remove/install stabilizer bar on front axle

AR32.20-P-0300I

Remove/install stabilizer bar on front axle

13.4.11

7.10.04

If the rubber boot of the stabilizer bar pivot bushing is damaged, the stabilizer bar pivot bushing (and not the spring control arm) has to be replaced.

Operation step 3

 

Remove/install

 Danger!

Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.

Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer.

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A



Replace self-locking nuts and bolts.

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

1

Raise vehicle with vehicle lift

2.1

Remove bottom engine compartment paneling

Vehicles with gasoline engine

AR61.20-P-1105M

2.2

Remove bottom section of soundproofing

Vehicles with diesel engine

AR94.30-P-5300M

3

Unscrew nut (23c) and pry link rod (23) off spring control arm (17)

 Check rubber boot of stabilizer bar pivot bushing in spring control arm (17) for damage and replace stabilizer bar pivot bushing if necessary:



Fit new stabilizer bar pivot bushing.

AR32.20-P-0310M

 Installation: Press link rod (23) onto hexagon of stabilizer bar pivot bushing in spring control arm (17).

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*BA32.20-P-1001-02H

4

Remove bolts (21e) and remove retaining bracket (21b)

 The threaded connection has been changed from M8 to M10 When using new parts the nut M8 possibly fitted in the frame-type integral support is to be replaced by a nut M10 Drill the hole in the frame-type integral support accordingly and protect against corrosion.

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*BA32.20-P-1003-02H

5

Take off torsion bar (10)

 Check rubber mount of stabilizer bar (10) for damage and wear and replace stabilizer bar (10) if necessary.

 The rubber mounts are molded onto the torsion bar (10).

6

Unscrew nut (23b) and remove link rod (23) from torsion bar (10).

 Installation: Tighten nut (23b) only when vehicle is in ready-to-drive condition. To do so, counterhold bolt (23d) with shortened Allen wrench (shop-made). Turn steering if necessary.

 Check rubber mount of link rod (23) for damage and replace link rod (23) if necessary.

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*BA32.20-P-1002-02H

7

Install in the reverse order

Number

Designation

Model
220 except
220.083/
084/087/
183/184/
187

BA32.20-P-1001-02H

Nut, link rod to spring control arm

Nm

150

BA32.20-P-1002-02H

Nut, link rod to stabilizer bar

Nm

150

BA32.20-P-1003-02H

Bolt, torsion bar to front end

Nm

40