33 55 000 Removing And Installing / Replacing Rear Stabilizer

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove stabilizer link on both sides from stabilizer

If necessary, remove vibration damper from right retaining bracket of stabilizer.

Tightening torque 33 55 2AZ .

Release nuts at both ends.

Remove stabilizer sideways.

Installation:

Fig 1: Locating Rear Stabilizer

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Check rubber mount on both sides, replace if necessary.

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque 33 55 2AZ .

Replacement:

Remove rubber mount on both sides from stabilizer.