31 35 000 Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Stabilizer

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IMPORTANT: Observe safety instructions when raising the vehicle.

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. See FRONT AXLE - TIGHTENING TORQUES -- ALPINA

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

Release nuts (2) on both sides.

Remove stabilizer from front axle carrier. See 31 35 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT STABILIZER .

Fig 1: Identifying Stabilizer Bar Nut

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Installation:

Check rubber mount on both sides, replace if necessary.

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque. See FRONT AXLE - TIGHTENING TORQUES -- ALPINA

Replacement:

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