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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR WHEEL .

Removal:

Release screw (1).

Fig 1: Screw On Trailing Arm

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Release nut (1), if necessary, grip at inner Torx socket.

Remove anti-roll bar link (2).

Fig 2: Anti-Roll Bar Link And Nut

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Installation:

Screw on new anti-roll bar link by hand with screw (1) to trailing arm.

Do not yet apply torque!

Fig 3: Screw On Trailing Arm

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Insert anti-roll bar link (2) on anti-roll bar.

Tighten nut (1). If necessary, hold up at the Torx socket.

Replace nut (1).

Tightening torque 33 55 1AZ .

Fig 4: Anti-Roll Bar Link And Nut

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Tighten screw (1) on trailing arm.

Tightening torque 33 55 2AZ .

Fig 5: Screw On Trailing Arm

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