ar3220l0315va

Removing and installing torsion bar on rear axle

Type ar · topic 32.20 · version 0100 · 2003-03-13

Applies to: MODEL 414.700

Where it sits

Function group 2 Chassis › 32 Suspension › 32.20 Steel springs, torsion bars, Niveaumat — Series 414 (models 700)

EinPAS 20 Chassis › 20.16 Suspension › 20.16.30 Spring/air suspension bellows/shock absorber/suspension strut — Series 414 (models 700)

AR32.20-L-0315VA

Removing and installing torsion bar on rear axle

5.9.00

MODEL 414.700

Removing and installing torsion bar on rear axle

L32.20-0012-06

1 Trailing arm

2 Rear torsion bar

3a Bolt

3c Bolt

3d Nut

3f Spacer plate

4 Brake hose

5 Bracket

6 Brake line

Removing, installing

Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

All models

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

1

Remove bottom sections of noise encapsulation

Only remove bottom sections of noise encapsulation at the rear.

AR94.30-L-5300VA

2

Unscrew nut (3d)

*BA32.20-P-1001-04E

3

Push back bolt (3c) only until the rear torsion bar (2) is clear

If it is difficult to move, drive back the bolt (3c) using a drift.

Do not damage the thread of the bolt (3c).

4

Unscrew bolt (3a) and remove bracket (5) from rear torsion bar (2)

*BA32.20-P-1002-04E

5

Remove rear torsion bar (2) and spacer plate (3f)

Avoid damaging the brake hoses (4) and brake line (6).

Installation: Fit rear torsion bar (2) with a 1mm spacer plate (3f) at one end. Install an appropriate spacer plate (3f) at the other end without stretching or compressing the rear torsion bar (2).
Spacer plates (3f) are available in different thicknesses.

6

Install in the reverse order

Rear axle torsion bar

Number

Designation

Model 414

BA32.20-P-1001-04E

Bolt, torsion bar to trailing arm
and shock absorber

1st stage

Nm

80

2nd stage

°

90

BA32.20-P-1002-04E

Bolt, torsion bar to trailing arm

Nm

70

Referenced documents