Removing Rear Anti-Roll Bar (PDCC)

→ Avoid contact with caustic fluid.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

→ Ensure that there is good ventilation.

→ If you do come into contact, wash off immediately with plenty of warm water and contact a doctor if necessary.

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PDCC chassis:

• Steel flexi-pipes are particularly sensitive to kinking and crushing  .
• Treat the steel flexi-pipes with great care when removing, storing and reinstalling the anti-roll bar  .
• Make sure that the steel flexi-pipes are not subject to any mechanical loads during the following operations  .
• When removing, mark the installation position of the lines using a touch-up stick  .
• When installing, make sure that the clamp is seated correctly  .
• The steel flexi-pipes must not be twisted when installed under any circumstances  .

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• The pictures shown in this document may differ from the original  .

1. Mark the installation position -arrow-  of the anti-roll-bar mount halves with respect to the anti-roll bar using a touch-up stick.
   Fig 1: Locating Marking On Anti-Roll-Bar Mount Halves

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2. Remove fastening screws on the valve block cover -8-  and take off the cover.
   Fig 2: Identifying Valve Block Cover Nuts

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   The anti-roll bar halves can turn following removal and hydraulic fluid will leak out.

   • Close the openings in the anti-roll bar using suitable plugs or screw plugs  .
3. Remove union nuts -9-  on the two lines at the rear valve block. Use a container to collect emerging fluid and close off lines using suitable stoppers.
   Fig 3: Disconnecting Lines On Valve Block

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4. Unclip two lines for the rear valve block from the brackets.
   Fig 4: Unclipping Lines Of Rear Valve Block

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5. Remove connecting links at the left and right of the anti-roll bar.
6. Loosen anti-roll bar at the anti-roll bar clamps and lines.
7. Carefully remove the anti-roll bar while taking care not to damage adjacent components.