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Removing front stabilizer

  1. Loosen the two connecting links (suspension/stabilizers) at the anti-roll bar.
  2. To remove and install the anti-roll bar, lower the front-axle cross member slightly at the front (approx. 50 to 60 mm/similar procedure as for removing and installing steering gear).

    For further information, see → 400919 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT-AXLE CROSS MEMBER  or → 489019 REMOVING AND INSTALLING POWER-STEERING GEAR .

    Support the front-axle cross member with a hydraulic lift while lowering it (use a hard rubber base or wooden block: -see  illustration-).

    Fig 1: Supporting Cross Member
    G09587513Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. Detach the anti-roll bar (on both sides) -arrows-  .

    Turn the anti-roll bar as required and remove it sideways (to the left or right).

    Fig 2: Locating Front Anti-Roll-Bar Mounting Bolts
    G09587514Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.