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33 55 000 Removing and installing / replacing rear stabilizer

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Necessary preliminary tasks: 

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 Nut
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Replacement: 

Remove rubber mount on both sides from stabilizer   .