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33 55 000 Removing and Installing/Replacing Rear Anti-Roll Bar

33 55 000 Removing and installing/replacing rear anti-roll bar





Necessary preliminary work:
^ Remove both tension struts.
^ Remove rear wheels
^ N54 engine only: Remove exhaust system





Remove stabilizer link (1) on upper control arm.

Tightening torque 33 55 2AZ.

Installation note:
Replace self-locking nut.





Important!
Risk of damage!
To avoid scratching by the stabilizer link bracket, it will be necessary to tape off the output shafts and lower control arm.


Release nuts and remove screws towards rear.

Tightening torque 33 55 1AZ.

Remove stabilizer from rear axle carrier and feed out to right.

Installation note:
Check rubber mount on both sides, replace if necessary.

Replace self-locking nuts.





Replacement:
Replace stabilizer link on both sides.

Remove rubber mount on both sides from stabilizer.