31 35 000 Removing and installing/replacing front stabilizer

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

IMPORTANT: To avoid complaints being made by the customer about noise (e.g. grating), set the car on its wheels and tighten down the stabilizer mounting to specified torque.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Front Assembly Underside Protection
Remove Stabilizer Link On Both Sides From Stabilizer

Release screws (1) and remove brackets.

Release nuts (2); if necessary, grip screws after repair.

Remove stabilizer (3); if necessary, press off front axle carrier with a suitable tool.

Installation:

Check Rubber Mount On Both Sides For Damage , replace if necessary.

Replace self-locking nuts (do not tighten down).

Set car on its wheels and tighten down nuts. For tightening torque refer to 31 35 1AZ in 35 STABILIZER BAR .

Fig 1: Identifying Stabilizer, Screws And Nut

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Repair solution for studs:

Release screw (1).

Raise locking nut (2) in area of bore and detach from front axle carrier.

Installation:

Replace locking nut.

For tightening torque refer to 31 12 1AZ in 31 12 CONTROL ARMS AND STRUTS .

Drive out studs (3) in upwards direction and remove/feed out through an opening in front axle carrier.

Insert new screws from above.

Fig 2: Identifying Front Stabilizer Locking Nut, Mounting Nut And Studs

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Replacement:

Remove Rubber Mount On Both Sides From Stabilizer .