Installing Front Connecting Link (Suspension/Stabilizer)
- Up to approx. the middle of April 2005 (the exact date can be taken from the Technical Information if necessary), the lock nut can become loose on the threaded connection of the stabilizer/suspension/stabilizer on the front and rear axle due to a loss in preload.
- Suspension/stabilizers are therefore installed with a pin extended by 10 mm and an appropriately extended hexagon nut on the front and rear axle as of the time mentioned.
- Suspension/stabilizers with extended pins (extended threads) of the fastening bolt can be installed retroactively.
- In the event of a claim (noise problem caused by the stabilizer), all 4 suspension/stabilizers are to be replaced by the modified version.
- On assembly work in the stabilizer area or on the wheel suspension, install the modified version on the right and left side.
- Install connecting link (suspension/stabilizer).
Information
- Use the new fastening nuts, which are 10 mm longer (Part No. 999.084.123.09), to secure the modified connecting links.
- Use the old fastening nuts (Part No. 999.084.643.09) to secure the old connecting links.
- The old connecting link (short threaded pin) must not be used together with the new lock nut because the threaded pin is not long enough for the lock nut. If this incorrect combination is used, the safety effect could not be assured or would only be provided conditionally.
- Use new fastening nuts. Fit the assigned lock nut -Down arrow- to the connection from the suspension/stabilizer to the stabilizer depending on the version (longer or shorter pin).
- Observe prescribed tightening torques. Tighten the lower lock nut (M10) in three stages → 400000 TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR FRONT AXLE .
- Fit wheel → 440519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING WHEEL .