31 35 000 Removing and installing/replacing front stabilizer

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front assembly underside protection . See REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
If necessary, remove wheel suspension cover on both sides.
Remove stabilizer link on both sides from stabilizer .

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

Release nut (1) and screw (2) at both ends.

Remove stabilizer from front axle carrier.

Installation:

Check both rubber mounts for damage, replace if necessary.

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque 31 35 1AZ . See FRONT AXLE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Bracket Nuts And Screw

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Replacement:

Remove rubber mount on both sides from stabilizer .