33 55 000 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Stabilizer

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IMPORTANT: Observe safety when raising the vehicle.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove complete rear axle carrier . See 33 31 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE REAR AXLE CARRIER .
Remove stabilizer link on both sides from stabilizer . See 33 55 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR STABILIZER .

Release screws (1).

Remove stabilizer (2).

Installation:

Check rubber mount on both sides , replace if necessary. See 33 55 021 REPLACING BOTH RUBBER MOUNTS FOR STABILIZER MOUNTING .

Tightening torque 33 55 3AZ . See REAR AXLE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 1: Identifying Stabilizer And Screws

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Replacement:

Remove rubber mount on both sides from stabilizer . See 33 55 021 REPLACING BOTH RUBBER MOUNTS FOR STABILIZER MOUNTING .

After installation:

Version with ride-height control: Activate and fill air suspension system . See 37 00 100 DRAINING/FILLING AIR SPRING SYSTEM .
Adjusting parking brake . See 34 41 006 ADJUSTING PARKING BRAKE .