Installing Rear Anti-Roll Bar

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NOTE:

To ensure that there is no exhaust leakage, see: Flanged joint, assembling .

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Anti-Roll Bar From Outer Mountings Using A Torx Wrench As A Counter Hold

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NOTE:

The parking brake cable should lie above the anti-roll bar.

Insert the anti-roll bar on the right-hand side first. Insert the left-hand side of the anti-roll bar past the removed shock absorber
Install the screws holding the anti-roll bar in the sub-frame. Tighten to 80 Nm
Install the right-hand rear outer mounting for the anti-roll bar. Finger tighten.

Fig 2: Shock Absorber In Control Arm

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Install the shock absorber in the control arm. Tighten the nut loosely.

Fig 3: Tightening Nuts On Anti-Roll Bar Using A Torx-Wrench As A Counter Hold

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Lift the wheel unit using a mobile jack. Locate the anti-roll bar link
Tighten the nuts on the anti-roll bar. Tighten to 80 Nm on both sides.
NOTE:
Use a Torx-wrench as a counterhold so that the boot is not damaged.

Fig 4: Rear Anti-Roll Bar Components

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Install:

parking brake cable mounting. Tighten to 25 Nm
the plastic clip for the parking brake cable on the tie rod
the exhaust pipe. See: Exhaust system, replacing . Tighten the six mounting points. Tighten to 25 Nm .
NOTE:
Install a new flange gasket.

lower the car.

Drive the car onto a wheel track hoist. Tighten the lower screw for the shock absorber. Tighten to 80 Nm .