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How to change rear anti roll bar links on MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 350 (218.959), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 500 (218.973), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 500 4-matic (218.991), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 63 AMG (218.974), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 250 CDI / BlueTEC / d (218.903, 218.904), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 350 CDI / d (218.923), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 350 CDI / d 4-matic (218.993), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 63 AMG (218.974), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 63 AMG 4-matic (218.992), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 63 AMG 4-matic (218.976), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 63 AMG (218.975), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 220 BlueTEC / d (218.901), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 220 BlueTEC / d (218.901), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 220 BlueTEC / d (218.901), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 250 BlueTEC / d 4-matic (218.997), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 350 BlueTEC / d (218.926), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 350 BlueTEC / d 4-matic (218.994), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 400 (218.965), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 400 4-matic (218.967), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 400 (218.961), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 400 4-matic (218.968), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 350 d 4-matic (218.994), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 350 BlueTEC / d (218.926) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 350 (218.959), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 500 (218.973), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 500 4-matic (218.991), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 63 AMG (218.974), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 250 CDI / BlueTEC / d (218.903, 218.904), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 350 CDI / d (218.923), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 350 CDI / d 4-matic (218.993), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 63 AMG (218.974), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 63 AMG 4-matic (218.992), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 63 AMG 4-matic (218.976), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 63 AMG (218.975), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 220 BlueTEC / d (218.901), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 220 BlueTEC / d (218.901), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 220 BlueTEC / d (218.901), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 250 BlueTEC / d 4-matic (218.997), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 350 BlueTEC / d (218.926), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 350 BlueTEC / d 4-matic (218.994), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 400 (218.965), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 400 4-matic (218.967), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 400 (218.961), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 400 4-matic (218.968), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 350 d 4-matic (218.994), MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 350 BlueTEC / d (218.926) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle
All the parts you need to replace – Anti Roll Bar Links for CLS Shooting Brake (X218) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Ceramic grease
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #16
Combination spanner #17
Combination spanner #22
Drive socket # 13
Torx bit E12
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
AUTODOC recommends:
- Replace the stabiliser links on MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) in pairs.
- The replacement procedure is identical for both stabiliser links on the same axle.
- Please note: all work on the car – MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Secure the wheels with chocks.Step 2
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. - Step 3Raise the car.Replacement: anti roll bar links – MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218). AUTODOC experts recommend: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:Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218) - Step 5
Remove the wheel. - Step 6
Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. - Step 7
Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the control arm. Use a drive socket #13. Use Torx E12. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 8
Remove the fastening bolt. - Step 9
Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a combination spanner #22. - Step 10
Remove the stabilizer rod.AUTODOC recommends:Examine stabiliser bushes. Replace them if needed. - Step 11
Clean the mounting seats of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. - Step 12
Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link. - Step 13
Support the rear knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.Replacement: anti roll bar links – MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218). AUTODOC recommends:For tightening the fasteners correctly, you have to jack up the suspension components to their working position. - Step 14
Install the fastening bolt.
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