Stabilizer Bar: Service and Repair

Removal
1. Lift the vehicle.





2. Remove rear underside panel (5).





3. Disassemble the right and left strut and the sheetmetal brace.
4. Undo stabilizer on the stabilizer mount. Counter at the ball heads using an open-ended wrench.
5. Undo the stabilizer on the rear axle side sections and remove stabilizer.

Installation
1. Install in reverse order. Inspect the stabilizer for correct installation position.





Note The bend of the stabilizer must run downwards through the recess of the sheetmetal brace. Replace the stabilizer bearings if they are soiled or damaged. Before installing, visually inspect all parts. Replace fastening nuts. Use correct tightening torques.