40771900 Removing and installing front stabilizer

WM 407719 Removing and installing front stabilizer

Technical values





Preliminary work

Raise the vehicle.=> Lifting the vehicle

Remove engine guard. -> 108019 Removing and installing engine guard - section on "Removing" 108019 Removing and installing engine guard (underbody panelling)

Removing stabilizer

Removing anti-roll bar









CAUTION

Danger of injury and material damage if the wheel carrier is raised incorrectly.

- Crushing and other injuries can occur due to slipping parts.

-> Do not raise the wheel suspension higher than the normal vehicle position (vehicle resting on wheels). When raising the suspension, use a suitable intermediate layer (hard rubber).
-> Do not damage the brake cover plate.

1. Release connecting rod right and left. When doing this, raise wheel carrier to the extent that connecting rod fastening pin can be taken out easily. Use a -lift with rubber base- in order to prevent slipping.
2. Undo the 4 fastening screws and remove the clamps.
3. Mark the installation position -arrow- of the -halves of the stabiliser bearing- for the stabiliser with a paint marker.





4. Carefully pull out the anti-roll bar.

Installing stabilizer

Installing anti-roll bar









CAUTION

Danger of injury and material damage if the wheel carrier is raised incorrectly.

- Crushing and other injuries can occur due to slipping parts.

-> Do not raise the wheel suspension higher than the normal vehicle position (vehicle resting on wheels). When raising the suspension, use a suitable intermediate layer (hard rubber).
-> Do not damage the brake cover plate.

Information

- The entire threaded parts of the axle must be tightened in vehicle position. Vehicle position means: vehicle standing on its wheels, or the wheel suspension is raised with a universal vehicle lift. Dimension -X- , from lower edge of wing to centre of wheel => Control value: 502 mm+/-10 mm corresponds to vehicle position.





- Carry out a visual inspection of all parts.

- Replace self-locking nuts.

- Replace all expansion screws (screws fitted using torque angle tightening procedure).

- Observe correct tightening torques and torque angle => Tightening torques for front axle.

- Make sure the bevel pinions from the ball joints are clean. Clean with a lint-free cloth as necessary. Do not use cleaning agent.

1. Mount the -halves of the stabiliser- on the previously applied marking on the stabiliser. The larger outer diameter of the halves of stabiliser bearing is on the wheel side.





2. Engage at the prescribed take-up points -arrow-.





3. Position anti-roll bar and fit clamps using the four fastening screws.
4. Fit connecting rod.

Subsequent work

Attach engine guard. -> 108019 Removing and installing engine guard - section on "Installing" 108019 Removing and installing engine guard (underbody panelling)

Lower the vehicle.=> Lifting the vehicle