33 55 000 Removing and Installing/Replacing Rear Stabilizer

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IMPORTANT: Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle . See 00..... LIFTING VEHICLE WITH A LIFTING PLATFORM

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 55 040 REPLACING STABILIZER LINK FOR REAR LEFT OR RIGHT 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 33 55 STABILIZER BAR

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