31 35 000 Removing and Installing/Replacing Front Stabilizer

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IMPORTANT: Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle. See 00..... LIFTING VEHICLE WITH A LIFTING PLATFORM

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front assembly underside protection . See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION

Release nut (1) on both sides; if necessary, grip at Torx socket.

Remove stabilizer link on both sides from stabilizer (3).

Installation:

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque 31 35 12AZ. See 31 35 STABILIZER BAR

Fig 1: Identifying Stabilizer Link On Both Sides From Stabilizer & Nut

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If necessary, remove holder for hydraulic lines from retaining bracket.

Release nuts (2) on both sides.

Remove stabilizer from front axle carrier.

Installation:

Check rubber mount on both sides , replace if necessary. See 31 35 021 REPLACING BOTH RUBBER MOUNTS OF STABILIZER MOUNTING ON FRONT AXLE CARRIER

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque 31 35 1AZ. See 31 35 STABILIZER BAR

Replacement:

Remove rubber mount on both sides from stabilizer. See 31 35 021 REPLACING BOTH RUBBER MOUNTS OF STABILIZER MOUNTING ON FRONT AXLE CARRIER