Installing off-road stabilizer

CAUTION: Increased risk of accidents if the wheel carrier is raised improperly!

Injury and material damage possible.

→ Do not raise the wheel suspension higher than the normal vehicle position (vehicle resting on wheels).

→ When raising the suspension, use a suitable intermediate layer (hard rubber).

→ Do not damage the brake cover plate.

Fig 1: Axle must be tightened in vehicle position (Dimension -X-)

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NOTE:

The entire threaded parts of the axle must be tightened in vehicle position! Vehicle position means: vehicle standing on the wheels, or the wheel suspension is being raised with a universal vehicle lift. Dimension -X- , from lower edge of wing to middle of axle 506 mm ± 10 mm corresponds to vehicle position. See Fig 1.
Visually inspect all parts.
Replace self-locking nuts.
Replace all expansion screws (screws which are fitted with torque angle tightening procedure).
Observe tightening torques → 42 TW Tightening torques for rear axle - as of MY 2003 (All Models) .

Fig 2: Anti-roll-bar mount halves

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1. Mount stabilizer bearing halves in the correct position on the stabilizer. In the correct position means: The larger outer diameter is on the wheel side. See Fig 2.

Fig 3: Engaging anti-roll-bar mount halves at the take-up points

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2. Engage stabilizer bearing halves at the take-up points provided -arrow- . See Fig 3.

3. Insert stabilizer and fit clamps with the four fastening screws. Mount connecting links at stabilizer.

4. Fit the four stabilizer fastening screws in vehicle position.

Fig 4: View of ORS lines

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5. Fit the lines -arrows- and the connector. Fit the lines -arrows- and counter with an open-ended wrench. Connect the connector. See Fig 4.