33 55 021 Replacing both rubber mounts for stabilizer mounting (M3)

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NOTE: Rubber mounts (consisting of upper and lower sections) must be replaced in pairs.

Necessary preliminary tasks

IMPORTANT: When installing the stabilizer, make sure the two rubber mount halves are correctly installed and correctly engaged on both sides.

NOTE: Insert screwdriver on both sides between retaining bracket (1) and rubber mount upper section (2)/rubber mount lower section (3).

Snap out retaining bracket (1).

Remove rubber mount upper section (2) and rubber mount lower section (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Bracket, Rubber Mount Upper And Lower Section

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Installation:

Keep retaining bracket, rubber mount lower section (1), rubber mount upper section (2) and stabilizer clean and free from oil and grease.

Mount rubber mount upper section (1) and rubber mount lower section (2) by way of edge (3) as pictured on stabilizer (observe direction of travel).

Fig 2: Identifying Rubber Mount Upper And Lower Section

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