Stabilizer Link: Service and Repair

WM 429100 Removing and installing connecting link for anti-roll bar

Technical values





Preliminary work

Raise the vehicle. -> 4X00IN01 Lifting the vehicle 4X00IN01 Lifting the Vehicle

Removing and installing connecting link





Anti-roll bar (exploded diagram showing bearing and connecting link)





CAUTION

Increased risk of accidents if the wheel carrier is raised improperly.

- Danger of injury and risk of damage to property.

-> 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 spring strut screws are under tension. Carefully lever out the lower spring strut connection.

1. Raise the wheel carrier with a suitable lift until the fastening screw -2- on the connecting link -1- can be removed easily from the wheel bearing housing (spring strut threaded joint). Use a lift with a rubber base => see figure to prevent slipping.





2. Loosen the connecting link -1- at the anti-roll bar -3- and remove it.





Connecting link

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: 506 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).

- Use correct tightening torques and torque angle. -> 4200TW00 Tightening torques for rear axle

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

Installation is performed in reverse order.