Removing Rear Anti-Roll Bar

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WARNING: Caustic fluids

Danger of chemical burns

→ 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.

NOTE: Aggressive fluids

Risk of damage to components and surfaces

→ Do not spill fluids.

→ In the event of contact, wash the component or surface with water.

→ Replace components that are already damaged.

Information

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.

Fig 1: Locating Rear Anti-Roll Bar
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Screw off suspension/stabilizer -1- .

Fig 2: Removing Fastening Nut And Suspension/Stabilizer
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1. 1.1. Screw off fastening nut -2- .
2. 1.2. Counter ball pin using cone wrench Nr.200 .
3. 1.3. Press suspension/stabilizer -1- outwards and remove it.
Perform the process in the same way on the opposite side.
Mark the installation position -arrow- of the anti-roll-bar mount halves with respect to the anti-roll bar with a touch-up stick.

Fig 3: Example Of Marking Installation Position Of Anti-Roll-Bar Mounts
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Unscrew fastening screws -1- .
Remove anti-roll-bar mount -2- .

Fig 4: Mounting For Anti-Roll-Bar Mount
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Perform the process in the same way on the opposite side.
Disconnect the compressor.
1. 7.1. Screw on fastening screws -1- .
2. 7.2. Tilt compressor -2- downwards and secure it with a tie-wrap to prevent it from falling.
  
  Fig 5: Securing Compressor With Fastening Screws
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Secure steel flexi-pipes on the anti-roll bar with a tie-wrap.
Pull anti-roll bar -1- to the right and out. When doing so, pay particular attention to the steel flexi-pipes that are still connected.

Fig 6: Removing Anti-Roll Bar
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