How to carry out replacement: Anti Roll Bar Bushes 500 SL 5.0 (129.066) SL R129
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How to change front anti roll bar bushes on MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R129) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Tools
Replacement: anti roll bar bushes – MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R129). Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #13
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 17
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Water pump pliers
Wheel chock
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Replacement: anti roll bar bushes – MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R129). AUTODOC recommends:
  • Both stabilizer bushes should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left stabilizer bushes.
  • Please note: all work on the car – MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R129) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
  2. Step 3
    Raise the car.
    Replacement: anti roll bar bushes – MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R129). Tip:
    If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the wheels.
  4. Step 6
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    Clean the fasteners of the stabilizer bush brackets. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  5. Step 7
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the stabilizer bush brackets. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 8
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  7. Step 9
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    Remove the stabilizer bush brackets.
  8. Step 10
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    Remove the anti-roll bar.
  9. Step 11
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    Clean the fasteners of the anti-roll bar brackets. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 12
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the anti-roll bar brackets. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 13
    Remove the fastening bolts.
    Step 14
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    Remove the anti-roll bar brackets.
  12. Step 15
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    Clean the mounting seats of the stabilizer bushes. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  13. Step 16
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    Clean the anti-roll bar bushing brackets and bracket plates. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  14. Step 17
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    Remove the stabilizer bushes.
  15. Step 18
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    Clean the mounting seats of the stabilizer bushes. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  16. Step 19
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    Install the new stabilizer bushes.
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