Replacing Rear Stabilizer

33 55 000 Removing and installing/replacing rear stabilizer

Necessary preliminary tasks:
^ Remove rear wheel.
^ Convertible only: Remove rear cross strut
^ Remove stabilizer link from stabilizer





Release nuts at both ends.
Tightening torque; Retaining bracket, stabilizer bar to rear axle support 28 Nm
Remove stabilizer sideways.
Check rubber mount on both sides for damage; if necessary, remove retaining bracket and replace rubber mount.

Installation:
Keep retaining bracket, rubber mount and stabilizer free from grease. Wet retaining bracket with low-surface-tension water.

Replacement only:
Remove retaining bracket on both sides.
Remove rubber mount on both sides.