31 35 005 Removing And Installing/Replacing Push Rod (Stabilizer Link) For Left/Right Anti-Roll Bar

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release nut (1).

If necessary, grip at dihedron (2) or at hexagon socket.

Tightening torque: 56 Nm

Installation note:

Replace self-locking nut.

Fig 1: Identifying Nut And Dihedron

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Release nut (1).

If necessary, grip at dihedron or at hexagon socket.

Tightening torque: 56 Nm

Installation note:

Replace self-locking nut.

Fig 2: Identifying 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: Breaking Plastic Bond

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