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) 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 2.3-16, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.3-16, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.3-16 (201.034), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.3, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.3 (201.028), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.5-16 Evolution (201.036), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.5-16 (201.035), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.6, 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 2.5-16 Evolution II, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.6 (201.029), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.0, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.3, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.3 E, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.6, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 190 D (201.122) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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

All the parts you need to replace – Anti Roll Bar Links for 190 (W201) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models

Anti-roll bar link

Rod / Strut, wheel suspension

Repair Kit, stabilizer suspension

Repair Kit, stabilizer coupling rod

        Anti-roll bar link for MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 1.8 (201.018) Petrol (109 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.0 (201.022) Petrol (90 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.0 (201.024) Petrol (113 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.0 (201.024) Petrol (116 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.0 (201.023) Petrol (102 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.0 (201.023) Petrol (105 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.0 Petrol (118 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.0 (201.024) Petrol (122 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.3-16 Petrol (170 hp)

Replacement: anti roll bar links – Mercedes W201. 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

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Replacement: anti roll bar links – Mercedes W201. AUTODOC recommends:

Replace the stabiliser links on Mercedes W201 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 W201. Take the following steps:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

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

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

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – Mercedes W201. Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Unscrew the fasteners of the control arm plastic cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 7

Remove the control arm plastic cover.
Step 8

Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 9

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.
Step 10

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a combination spanner #19.
Step 11

Remove the stabilizer rod.
Step 12

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

Step 13

Install a new rod, tighten the fasteners. Use a crowbar.
Step 14

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.
Step 15

Install the fastener connecting the stabiliser link to the control arm and tighten it. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a drive socket #13. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 20 Nm torque.
Step 16

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

Step 17

Install the control arm plastic cover.
Step 18

Screw the fasteners of the control arm plastic cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 19

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use high-temperature ceramic grease.
Step 20

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
Step 21

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. Mercedes W201
Step 22

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 23

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 24

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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