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

Special tools required:

31 1 140

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove REAR WHEEL

Release nut (1); if necessary, counter-hold at hexagon socket (2) or with special tool 31 1 140 .

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, counter-hold with special tool 31 1 140 .

Tightening torque 33 55 2AZ .

Remove anti-roll bar link.

Installation note:

Replace self-locking nut.

Fig 2: Identifying Anti-Roll Bar Link Nut

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IMPORTANT: Never tighten anti-roll bar link with an impact screwdriver.
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).

Fig 3: Locating Mark On Plastic Bond

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