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2. Optimised tie rods (toe control arms) with harder rubber mount.
In general, the following applies: Only wheel carriers (wheel bearing housing) of the same version - long or short steering arm (dimension X) -
may be installed on any one vehicle.
Note:
Distinguishing features and spare part numbers of further parts to be used in first installation of wheel carriers with a long steering arm can
be found in the text below.
Replacing wheel bearing housings (wheel carriers)
1. Required stabilizer
The use of wheel carriers with a long steering arm is only permissible in conjunction with the following stabilizers:
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996.333.701.16 = [diameter] 18.5 mm (Production as of calendar week 26/99)
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996.333.701.17 = [diameter] 19.6 mm (Production as of calendar week 26/99)
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996.333.701.20 = [diameter] 20.7 mm (Production as of calendar week 36/99)
The allocation of stabilizers for the Coupe, Cabrio, manual transmission, Tiptronic, C4, M 030 can be found in the Spare Parts Catalogue.
Distinguishing feature/identification of the stabilizer models
1. Sticker (A) with the spare part number (SP No.)
This is a source reference. Confirm exact model applicability in the original material.