37 12 220 Removing and installing/replacing rear active stabilizer

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WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin!
RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
Risk of burning!
This work may only be carried out on an exhaust system which has cooled down.

IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to enter the hydraulic system.
Close off pipe connections with plugs.

NOTE: A film of grease on the anti-friction bearing in no way impairs the operational capability of the stabilizer.
In all warranty cases you must always provide a fault memory printout, even where there is no fault memory entry, with the defective part.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove LEFT REAR WHEEL
Remove STABILIZER LINK ON BOTH SIDES FROM STABILIZER

If necessary, release screws (1) and remove heat shield (2).

Tightening torque 37 14 19AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And Protective Plate

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Mark installation position of control lines to oscillating motor.

Release banjo nuts (1) and remove control lines from oscillating motor.

Seal control lines and connections of oscillating motor with clean sealing plugs.

Installation note:

Carry over marking of installation position to new part.

Control lines are protected against being mixed up by different thread diameters on the oscillating motor connection.

Tightening torque 37 14 18AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Banjo Nuts

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Adjust minimum distance (A) = 2.5 mm between control line and oscillating motor.

Fig 3: Identifying Distance Between Control Line And Oscillating Motor

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Release left and right screws (1).

Remove stabilizer from rear axle carrier and feed out at side.

Installation note:

Check roller bearing on both sides for damage, replace stabilizer if necessary (slight discharge of grease OK).

Keep contact face for rubber mount on anti-friction bearing clean and free from oil and grease.

Check rubber mount for damage, replace if necessary.

Tightening torque 37 14 21AZ .

Fig 4: Identifying Rear Axle Carrier Screws

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After installation:

Fill and bleed HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Check pipe connections for leaks
If necessary, carry out INITIAL DYNAMIC DRIVE OPERATION