Remove/install front stabilizer bar linkage

AR32.35-P-3330FR

Remove/install front stabilizer bar linkage

29.01.2018

Model

257

except code M005 (4MATIC)

1

Nut

2

Nut

3

Stabilizer bar linkage

Topical note

Notes on AIR BODY CONTROL

Model 257
with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)
except code M005 (4MATIC)

AH32.22-P-1000-03LWO

Topical note

Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

Topical note

Notes on handling, transport and storage of composite brake disks

AH42.10-P-9406-12LF

Notes on repair work on suspension components

AH00.00-P-0100-01A

 

Remove/install

1

Relieve pressure in AIR BODY CONTROL system using the diagnostic system

Model 257
with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)
except code M005 (4MATIC)



AD00.00-P-2000-06FR

2

Remove front wheel

AR40.10-P-1102A

3

Remove suspension strut from spring control arm

Model 257
with code 489 (AIR BODY CONTROL)
except code M005 (4MATIC)

AR32.25-P-1017FRA


Carefully push suspension strut outwards.
Otherwise the boot on the suspension strut joint may be damaged.

4

Unscrew nut (1)

 Nut, torsion bar linkage to spring link

*BA32.35-P-1003-02B

5

Unscrew nut(2)


Counterhold torsion bar linkage (3) on elastomer bearing.
Otherwise the elastomer bearing may be damaged.

 Nut, torsion bar linkage to stabilizer bar

*BA32.35-P-1002-02B

 Wrench SW 12

*451589001000

6

Turn steering and remove torsion bar linkage (3)

 When removing left torsion bar linkage (3), turn steering to left.
When removing right torsion bar linkage (3), turn steering to right.



Check

7

Check elastomer bearing of torsion bar linkage (3) for condition and damage

If a problem arises



Replace torsion bar linkage (3).

8

Check condition of torsion bar pivot bushing on spring link

If a problem arises



Replace spring link.

AR33.15-P-0170FR

9

Install in the reverse order

 Front axle stabilizer bar

Number

Designation

Model 257
except code M005 (4MATIC)

BA32.35-P-1002-02B

Nut, torsion bar linkage to stabilizer bar

Nm

130

 Front axle stabilizer bar

Number

Designation

Model 257
except code M005 (4MATIC)

BA32.35-P-1003-02B

Nut, torsion bar linkage to spring link

Nm

85