33 55 000 Removing and Installing/Replacing Rear Stabilizer
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove both rear coil springs. See 33 53 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT COIL SPRING
- Remove left control arm on wheel carrier. See 33 32 071 REPLACING ONE UPPER CONTROL ARM
- Remove stabilizer link on both sides from stabilizer. See 33 55 040 REPLACING STABILIZER LINKS FOR STABILIZER
- Lower rear axle carrier. See 33 31 503 LOWERING/RAISING REAR AXLE CARRIER
NOTE:
To simplify the Fig 1, removal of the stabilizer is depicted on the removed rear axle.
Release screws (1).
Remove rubber mount on both sides from stabilizer. See 33 55 021 REPLACING BOTH RUBBER MOUNTS FOR STABILIZER MOUNTING
Turn stabilizer (2) and remove sideways.
Installation:
Check rubber mount on both sides for damage, replace if necessary. See 33 55 021 REPLACING BOTH RUBBER MOUNTS FOR STABILIZER MOUNTING
Tightening torque 33 55 1AZ. See 33 55 STABILIZER BAR
After installation:
- Bleed brakes. See 34 00 050 BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM WITH DSC
IMPORTANT:
If the pedal support is removed or slips before the brake lines are connected, it will be necessary to bleed the brake system at front and rear!