33 55 000 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Stabilizer
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove both stabilizer links from stabilizer . See 33 53 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT COIL SPRING .
Release screws (1).
Replacement only: Remove both rubber mounts from stabilizer . See 33 55 021 REPLACING BOTH RUBBER MOUNTS FOR STABILIZER MOUNTING .
Turn stabilizer (2) and remove sideways.
Installation:
Check both rubber mounts for damage , replace if necessary. See 33 55 021 REPLACING BOTH RUBBER MOUNTS FOR STABILIZER MOUNTING .
Align stabilizer centrally.
Tightening torque. See REAR AXLE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .