Stabilizer bushings, replacing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Torque wrench V.A.G 1331

Removing

Fig 1: Identifying Bolt, Clamp & Rubber Bushing

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Remove bolt - 1 -.
Remove clamp - 2 - and rubber bushing - 3 -.

Installing

Fig 2: Identifying Bolt, Clamp & Rubber Bushing

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Rubber bushing must rest on stabilizer bar collar - arrow -.
Only hand-tighten bolts - 1 - for the time being.
Place vehicle on wheels and bounce several times.
Tighten bolts - 1 -.