A8L Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (BVJ) (2007)
‹› Do not loosen the tie rod to connecting link nut - 1 -.
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Tilt the tie rod down.
Continuation for Both Sides
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Remove the stabilizer bar clamp bolts - 1 - evenly.
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Remove the clamp - 2 - from the opening - 3 - on the subframe.
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Remove the clamps from the rubber bushings.
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Turn the stabilizer bar so that the coupling rod mounts face downward.
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Remove the stabilizer bar with the rubber bushings toward the right.
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Check the rubber bushings for cracks. If it is damaged, replace the stabilizer bar.
Installing
Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. Observe the following when doing so:
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Tighten the bolts/nuts on components with bonded rubber bushings by hand. Raise the wheel bearing housing to tighten the bolts/nuts. Refer to =>
[ Wheel Bearing Housing, Raising to Control Position to Tighten Bolts ] See: Rear Knuckle/Service and Repair/Procedures.
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Insert the stabilizer bar with the rubber bushings from the right.
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Rotate the stabilizer bar in the subframe into the installed position.