Installing Front Stabilizer
- Install front stabilizer.
Replace all lock nuts. Observe correct tightening torques. → 4001TW TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR FRONT AXLE .
- 1.1. Insert the anti-roll bar into the vehicle (guide in sideways) and position it.
- 1.2. Secure the anti-roll bar (on both sides) -arrows- .
- Position and secure the front-axle cross member.
→ Installing .
- Secure the two suspension/stabilizers (connecting links) at the anti-roll bar. Always tighten the connecting links (suspension/stabilizers) in three steps!
- 3.1. Fit new M10 collar nuts on the connecting link joint (at the left and right). Counter when tightening. Observe three-step tightening procedure.
Step 1: → Initial tightening torque: 50 Nm (37 ftlb.)
Step 2: → Loosen by 1/4 turn after initial tightening: Loosen by 90°
Step 3: Tighten to 65 Nm (48 ftlb.). → Final tightening torque: 65 Nm (48 ftlb.)
- 3.1. Fit new M10 collar nuts on the connecting link joint (at the left and right). Counter when tightening. Observe three-step tightening procedure.