How to carry out replacement: Anti Roll Bar Links CLS 350 CDI / d 4-matic (218.993) Mercedes X218
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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

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Tools
Replacement: anti roll bar links – MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218). List of the tools you'll need:
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
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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:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  2. Step 3
    Raise 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
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. MERCEDES-BENZ CLS Shooting Brake (X218)
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 6
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    Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  5. Step 7
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the control arm. Use a drive socket #13. Use Torx E12. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 8
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  7. Step 9
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a combination spanner #22.
  8. Step 10
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    Remove the stabilizer rod.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Examine stabiliser bushes. Replace them if needed.
  9. Step 11
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    Clean the mounting seats of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 12
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    Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link.
  11. Step 13
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    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.
  12. Step 14
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    Install the fastening bolt.
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