33 55 000 Removing and installing/replacing rear stabilizer bar
WARNING:
Danger of injury.
Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in the vehicle slipping off the vehicle hoist and critically injuring other persons.
Before lowering/removing the rear axle support, it is essential to place a minimum load of 100 kg in the luggage compartment to prevent the vehicle from toppling/slipping off the vehicle hoist.
When supporting components, make sure that:
Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in the vehicle slipping off the vehicle hoist and critically injuring other persons.
Before lowering/removing the rear axle support, it is essential to place a minimum load of 100 kg in the luggage compartment to prevent the vehicle from toppling/slipping off the vehicle hoist.
When supporting components, make sure that:
- the vehicle can no longer be raised or lowered
- the vehicle does not lift off the locating plates on the vehicle hoist.
IMPORTANT:
Before lowering/removing rear axle support:
Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for raising the vehicle
In order to avoid damage to vehicle hoist, perform weight compensation on vehicle.
Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for raising the vehicle
In order to avoid damage to vehicle hoist, perform weight compensation on vehicle.
Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove REAR WHEELS .
- Lower rear axle support. See LOWERING/RAISING REAR AXLE SUPPORT or LOWERING/RAISING REAR AXLE SUPPORT (AWD) .
Release nut (1) on left and right; if necessary, grip hexagon socket (2) or dihedron.
Installation note:
Replace self-locking nut.
Tightening torque 33 55 1AZ
Release left and right screws (1).
Tightening torque 33 55 3AZ
Remove retaining bracket and rubber mount on left and right.
Turn stabilizer bar and feed out sideways.
Installation note:
Keep rubber mount and stabilizer clean and free from oil and grease.