33 55 000 Removing and installing/replacing rear anti-roll bar (Countryman 2017-2023, except PHEV)

Preliminary work needed: 

• Lower REAR AXLE SUPPORT .

Removal: 

Slacken nut (1).

• If necessary, counter-hold at the Torx socket.

Remove anti-roll bar link (2) from anti-roll bar on left and right.

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Unscrew the screws (1).

Remove retainers.

Feed out anti-roll bar to one side.

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Installation: 

Feed in anti-roll bar from the side and position.

Set down retainer.

Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 33 55 3AZ .

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Insert anti-roll bar link (2) into anti-roll bar on left and right.

Part:  Replace nuts (1).

Tighten down nuts (1).

• If necessary, counter-hold at the Torx socket.

Tightening torque 33 55 1AZ .

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Required follow-up work: 

• Raise REAR AXLE SUPPORT .