Stabilizer bar
- Removing and installing/replacing rear anti-roll bar
- Replacing both rubber mounts for anti-roll bar mounting
Removing and installing/replacing rear anti-roll bar
Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove BOTH ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKS FROM ANTI-ROLL BAR.
- Lower REAR AXLE SUPPORT.
NOTE: To simplify the graphic, anti-roll bar removal is shown on the removed rear axle.
Release screws (1).
Remove both RUBBER MOUNTS FROM ANTI-ROLL BAR.
Turn anti-roll bar (2) and remove from the side.

Installation note:
Check both rubber mounts for damage and replace if necessary.
Keep retaining bracket, rubber mount and stabilizer clean and free from oil and grease.
REPLACING ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK FOR ANTI-ROLL BAR ON LEFT OR RIGHT
Release nuts (1); if necessary, grip at inner Torx socket.
Release screw (2).
Remove anti-roll bar link (3).
Installation note: Replace self-locking nut and screw.

Replacing both rubber mounts for anti-roll bar mounting
Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove REAR WHEELS .
Release screws (1).
Pull off retaining bracket (2), open rubber mount (3) at slot and remove.
Installation note:
Keep retaining bracket (2), rubber mount (3) and anti-roll bar clean and free from oil and grease.
Clean rear anti-roll bar on both sides.

Position rubber mount on rear anti-roll bar.
Mount retaining bracket (2) on rubber mount (3).
Push rubber mount with retaining bracket on rear anti-roll bar to installation position and screw tight.
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