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Front Active Stabilizer Bar: Removal

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  1. Draw off and dispose of hydraulic fluid from fluid reservoir. Observe appropriate waste-disposal regulations.
  2. Remove front underside protection. If necessary, remove wheel suspension cover.
  3. Remove nuts (1). See Fig 1. Remove pressure lines and vent lines (2) from oscillating motor and disconnect.
  4. Remove stabilizer link on both sides from stabilizer.
  5. If necessary, remove holder with hydraulic line from retaining bracket.
  6. Remove screw (1) and nut (2) on both sides. See Fig 2. Remove stabilizer from front axle carrier. Check anti-friction bearings on both sides for damage. Replace stabilizer as necessary.
  7. If replacing active stabilizer bar, remove retaining bracket on both sides. Check rubber mount on both sides. Replace as necessary.
  8. To install, reverse removal procedure. Replace self-locking nuts. Tighten fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  9. Fill and bleed hydraulic system. Check pipe connections for leaks. Initialize Dynamic Drive. See INITIALIZING DYNAMIC DRIVE .
Fig 1: Removing Pressure Lines & Vent Lines
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Fig 2: Removing Front Active Stabilizer Bar
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