33 55 000 Removing and installing / replacing rear anti-roll bar

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove both rear coil springs
Remove left control arm on wheel carrier
Remove stabilizer link on both sides from stabilizer
Lower rear axle carrier

NOTE: To simplify the illustration, removal of the stabilizer is depicted on the removed rear axle.

Release screws (1).

Remove rubber mount on both sides from stabilizer .

Turn stabilizer (2) and remove sideways.

Installation:

Check rubber mount on both sides for damage , replace if necessary.

For tightening torque refer to 1AZ in 33 55 STABILIZER BAR .

Fig 1: Stabilizer And Screws

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After installation:

Bleed brakes