Front anti-roll bar (Mercedes-Benz E-Class W124)

Caution! When installing the anti-roll bar, it is necessary to use new anti-roll bar clamp mounting nuts.

Removal

Unscrewing the nut that secures the clamp, which in turn secures the anti-roll bar to the lower arm of the front suspension

Unscrewing the nuts that secure the clamps, which in turn secure the anti-roll bar to the body brackets

1. Apply the parking brake, then raise the front of the vehicle and secure it on stands. Remove the front wheels.

2. Remove the screws and remove the engine splash shield from the bottom of the engine compartment.

3. Apply marks to determine the relative positions of the mounting bushings and the anti-roll bar.

4. Remove the nuts and clamps securing the anti-roll bar to the front lower control arms (see fig. Unscrewing the nut that secures the clamp, which in turn secures the anti-roll bar to the lower arm of the front suspension).



5. Remove the nuts and bolts securing the stabilizer bar clamps to the body brackets and remove the clamps (see fig. Unscrewing the nuts securing the clamps, which in turn secure the anti-roll bar to the body brackets).

6. Remove the anti-roll bar from under the vehicle.

7. Check the anti-roll bar for wear and mechanical damage. Pay special attention to the condition of the anti-roll bar mounting bushings.

Installation

1. If removed, install the stabilizer bar mounting brackets on the body and secure with bolts, tightening them to the required torque.

2. Wet the stabilizer mounting bushings with soapy water and install them in place.

3. Align the rubber pads according to the previously applied marks and install the anti-roll bar on the vehicle.

4. Install the anti-roll bar rubber pads onto the brackets and install the clamps onto them. Insert the clamp mounting bolts and screw new nuts onto them, but do not tighten them completely.

5. Install the rubber cushions located on the edges of the anti-roll bar onto the lower arms of the front suspension, install the clamps on them and secure them with new nuts, tightening them to the required torque.

6. Check that the marks made before removing the stabilizer are aligned and tighten the nuts securing the stabilizer clamps to the body brackets to the required torque.

7. Install the body splash guard.

8. Install the wheels, then lower the vehicle to the ground and tighten the wheel bolts to the specified torque.