33 55 000 Removing and installing / replacing rear stabilizer

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove stabilizer link on both sides from stabilizer .

If necessary, remove vibration damper from right retaining bracket of stabilizer.

Tightening torque 33 55 6AZ . See 55 STABILIZER BAR . Release nuts at both ends. Remove stabilizer sideways.

Installation:

Check rubber mount on both sides , replace if necessary.

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque 33 55 3AZ . See 55 STABILIZER BAR .

Fig 1: Locating Vibration Damper

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Replacement:

Remove rubber mount on both sides from stabilizer .