ar3220p0300a

Removing and installing torsion bar on front axle

Type ar · topic 32.20 · version 0103 · 1997-04-24

Applies to: MODEL 129

Where it sits

Function group 2 Chassis › 32 Suspension › 32.20 Steel springs, torsion bars, Niveaumat — Series 129

EinPAS 20 Chassis › 20.16 Suspension › 20.16.30 Spring/air suspension bellows/shock absorber/suspension strut — Series 129

AR32.20-P-0300A

Removing and installing torsion bar on front axle

27.5.94

MODEL 129

Removing and installing torsion bar on front axle

P32.20-0207-09

Removal, installation

Replace self-locking bolts and nuts.

1.1

Remove control rod (54) on intermediate linkage (10a).

Model 129 with adaptive damping system (ADS) with level control, code 216.

Nut (54a)

*BA32.20-P-1005-02A

2

Unscrew bracket (22b) on wishbone (31).

Nut (22f)

*BA32.20-P-1001-02A

3

Remove bracket (21b).

Nut (21f)

*BA32.20-P-1002-02A

4

Remove spring leaf swivelling lever (21) and mounting plate (21c).

Bolt (21d)

*BA32.20-P-1003-02A

5

Remove torsion bar (10) through the side of the engine compartment cover.

Installation: Align torsion bar (10).

6

Pull rubber mounts (21a, 22a) off torsion bar.

7.1

Remove intermediate linkage (10a) from torsion bar (10).

Model 129 with adaptive damping system (ADS) with level control, code 216.

Installation: Slide bush (10d) with hexagon side forwards onto the torsion bar. Slide intermediate linkage (10a) onto the torsion bar (10) so that the two faces align (arrow).

Bolt (10c)

*BA32.20-P-1004-02A

8

Install in reverse sequence

Front axle torsion bar

Number

Designation

Model 129

Model 129 with ADS

BA32.20-P-1001-02A

Self-locking nut for fastening bracket to wishbone

Nm

20

20

BA32.20-P-1002-02A

Self-locking nut for fastening bracket to spring leaf swivelling lever

Nm

20

20

BA32.20-P-1003-02A

Self-locking bolt for fastening spring leaf swivelling lever to side member

Nm

60

60

BA32.20-P-1004-02A

Self-locking bolt for fastening the clamping collar of intermediate linkage to torsion bar

Nm

-

10

BA32.20-P-1005-02A

Self-locking nut for fastening control rod to intermediate linkage

Nm

-

10