Stabilizer Bar Overview
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- Stabilizer Bar
- There are different versions of the suspension. Refer to VEHICLE DATA LABEL .
- Removing and Installing. Refer to STABILIZER BAR .
- Bearing
- Replace bearings always on both sides of vehicle.
- Clamp
- Bolt
- 20Nm + 90° turn
- Replace after removal.
- Tighten uniformly.
- Always tighten threaded connections in curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT, REAR AXLE WITH COIL SPRING .
- Wheel Bearing Housing
- Nut
- 45 Nm
- Replace after removal.
- Self-locking
- Bolt
- Self-locking
- Replace after removal.
- Coupling Rod
- Connects stabilizer to trailing link/wheel bearing housing.
- Subframe