33 55 041 Replacing anti-roll bar link for anti-roll bar on left or right

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Necessary preliminary work

Remove REAR WHEEL

Release nut (1); if necessary, grip hexagon socket (2) or dihedron.

Tightening torque 33 55 1AZ .

Installation note:

Replace self-locking nut.

Fig 1: Identifying Hexagon Socket And Nut

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Release nut (1); if necessary, grip hexagon socket (2) or dihedron.

Tightening torque 33 55 2AZ .

Remove anti-roll bar link.

Installation note:

Replace self-locking nut.

Fig 2: Identifying Hexagon Socket And Nut

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IMPORTANT: Never tighten the anti-roll bar link with an impact wrench!
Do not twist the joint of the anti-roll bar link while tightening the nut!
Never twist the joint to hold against the screw connection!

The plastic bond (1) may never be broken as marked with arrows in area (2).

If the plastic bond is broken, the anti-roll bar link must be replaced.

Fig 3: Identifying Plastic Bond Breaking Area

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