Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 220 CDI (211.006), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 220 T CDI (211.206, 211.606)

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change front anti roll bar link on MERCEDES-BENZ E W211 TUTORIAL AUTODOC

Replacement: anti roll bar links – Mercedes W211. Tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Combination spanner #18
                      
                        Drive socket # 21
                      
                        Drive socket # 22
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Tap wrench
                      
                        Hydraulic transmission jack
                      
                        Wheel chock

All the parts you need to replace – Anti Roll Bar Links for E-Class Saloon (W211) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models

MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 220 CDI (211.006)

MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 220 T CDI (211.206, 211.606)

MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 220 CDI (211.006)

MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 220 T CDI (211.206, 211.606)

MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 220 CDI (211.006)

MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 220 T CDI (211.206, 211.606)

MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W211) E 220 CDI (211.006)

MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S211) E 220 T CDI (211.206, 211.606)

Replacement: anti roll bar links – Mercedes W211. AUTODOC recommends:

Replace the stabiliser links on Mercedes W211 in pairs.
The replacement procedure is identical for both stabiliser links on the same axle.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – Mercedes W211. Use the following procedure:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:

Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Mercedes W211
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the fastening bolt that connects the shock absorber fork with the lower control arm. Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.

Step 7

Unscrew the fastening bolt that connects the shock absorber fork with the lower control arm. Use a combination spanner #18.Use a drive socket #22.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Remove the fastening bolt.

Step 9

Detach the bottom part of the shock strut.
Step 10

Clean the stabiliser link fasteners.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 11

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the control arm.Use a drive socket #21.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12

Take out the stabiliser link fastener.Use a crowbar.

Step 13

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar.Use a drive socket #21.Use a tap wrench.
Step 14

Remove the fastening bolt.

Step 15

Remove the stabilizer rod.
Step 16

Clean the mounting seats of the stabiliser link.Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 17

Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link.
Step 18

Install the fastening bolt.

Step 19

Install the rod fastening to the stabilizer and tighten it.Use a crowbar.Use a drive socket #21.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 70 Nm torque.
Step 20

Tighten the stabiliser link fastener.Use a drive socket #21.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 21

Attach the bottom part of the shock strut.Use a crowbar.
Step 22

Install the fastening bolt.
Step 23

Screw in the fasteners connecting the suspension strut fork to the lower control arm. Use a combination spanner #18.Use a drive socket #22.Use a ratchet wrench.

Step 24

Prop up the steering knuckle.Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 25

Tighten the fastening bolt that connects the shock absorber fork to the lower control arm. Use a combination spanner #18.Use a drive socket #22.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 85 Nm torque.
Step 26

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar.Use a drive socket #21.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 70 Nm torque.

Step 27

Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – Mercedes W211. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
Step 28

Treat all joints of the stabiliser link.Use copper grease.
Step 29

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 30

Clean the brake disk surface.Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: anti roll bar links – Mercedes W211. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 31

Install the wheel.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – Mercedes W211. Tip:

To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 32

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 33

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 120 nm torque.
Step 34

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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