Replacing Anti-Roll Bar Mount
Replacing anti-roll bar mount
Information
- In the description below, all steps are shown only on one side of the vehicle (vehicle with PDCC) .
- The mounts must always be replaced on both sides of the vehicle .
- Mark the position of the mount at the contact point of the mount halves on the anti-roll bar. → Marking position of the mount
- Remove mounting for anti-roll bar -1-
.
- 2.1. Unscrew fastening screws -2- .
- 2.2. Remove mounting for anti-roll bar -1- .
- Applies only to anti-roll bar with PDCC:
Loosen clamping screw -1- on hose clamp -2- and remove hose clamp from the mount.
- Remove mount halves from the anti-roll bar (lift the anti-roll bar up slightly to access the lower mount halves).
- Clean anti-roll bar at the seat of the mount.
- Install new mount.
- 6.1. Align mount halves using the hexagon profile attached to the anti-roll bar.
- 6.2. Check that the installation position is correct using the marking on the anti-roll bar → Marking position of the mount .
- Applies only to anti-roll bar with PDCC:
Push hose clamp onto the mount and tighten clamping screw on the hose clamp. Tightening torque 12 Nm (9 ftlb.) → Hose clamp (PDCC only)
WARNING: Wheel bearing housing raised incorrectly- Risk of squashing
- Risk of damage to components
→ Wear personal protective gear.
→ Do not raise the wheel suspension higher than the normal vehicle position (vehicle resting on wheels).
Information
- All screws and bolts on the axle must be tightened in vehicle position. Vehicle position means: vehicle resting on its wheels, or the wheel suspension is lifted with a universal jack . -Dimension X from lower edge of wing to center of axle corresponds to vehicle position. For the current height values, please refer to the adjustment values for suspension alignment → 4495TW ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR SUSPENSION ALIGNMENT .
- Visually inspect all parts .
- Replace self-locking nuts .
- Replace all expansion screws (screws fitted using torque angle tightening procedure) .
- Use correct tightening torques and torque angle . → 4X00IN TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR FRONT AXLE
- Install mounting for anti-roll bar and tighten fastening screws. Tightening torque 60 Nm (44 ftlb.) → Mounting for anti-roll bar