Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 1.8 (201.018), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.0 (201.022), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.0 (201.024), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.0 (201.023), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.0 (201.023), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.0, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.0 (201.024), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.3, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.3 (201.028), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.6, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) D 2.0 (201.122), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) D 2.0 (201.122), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) D 2.5 (201.126), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) D 2.5 (201.126), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) Turbo-D 2.5 (201.128), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) Turbo-D 2.5 (201.128), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.6 (201.029) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change anti roll bar bushes on MERCEDES W201 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Anti roll bar bush

Replacement: anti roll bar bushes – Mercedes W201. 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 W201. 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 W201 – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 2

Loosen the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
Step 3

Raise the car.

Replacement: anti roll bar bushes – Mercedes W201. 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

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5

Remove the wheels.
Step 6

Clean the fasteners of the stabilizer bush brackets. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the fasteners of the stabilizer bush brackets. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 9

Remove the stabilizer bush brackets.
Step 10

Remove the anti-roll bar.
Step 11

Clean the fasteners of the anti-roll bar brackets. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 12

Unscrew the fasteners of the anti-roll bar brackets. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13

Remove the fastening bolts.

Step 14

Remove the anti-roll bar brackets.
Step 15

Clean the mounting seats of the stabilizer bushes. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 16

Clean the anti-roll bar bushing brackets and bracket plates. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 17

Remove the stabilizer bushes.
Step 18

Clean the mounting seats of the stabilizer bushes. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 19

Install the new stabilizer bushes.
Step 20

Fit the anti-roll bar brackets.
Step 21

Install the fastening bolts.

Step 22

Tighten the fasteners of the anti-roll bar brackets. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.
Step 23

Install the anti-roll bar.
Step 24

Install the stabilizer bush brackets. Use water pump pliers.
Step 25

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 26

Tighten the fasteners on the anti-roll bar bush brackets. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 20 Nm torque.
Step 27

Clean the wheel rims mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 28

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 29

Install the wheels.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. Mercedes W201
Step 30

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 31

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 32

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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