Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R170) 200 Kompressor (170.444), MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R170) 230 Kompressor (170.449), MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R170) 320 (170.465), MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R170) 32 AMG Kompressor (170.466) 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 SLK (R170) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
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Repair Kit, stabilizer suspension
Tools
Replacement: anti roll bar links – MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R170). Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Brake cleaner
High-temperature ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 13
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #17
Combination spanner #19
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Crow bar
Wheel chock
Replacement: anti roll bar links – MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R170). AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace the stabiliser links on MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R170) 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-BENZ SLK (R170). Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
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    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the control arm plastic cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 7
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    Remove the control arm plastic cover.
  7. Step 8
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    Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 9
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the control arm. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 10
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a combination spanner #19.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the stabilizer rod.
  11. Step 12
    Clean the mounting seats of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 13
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    Install a new rod, tighten the fasteners. Use a crowbar.
  12. Step 14
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    Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.
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