33 55 Stabilizer Bar
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 BMW X5, 2005 BMW X5, and 2004 BMW X5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
STABILIZER BAR TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Type | Thread | Tightening Specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Stabilizer to trailing arm (tighten in normal position) | E30, E31, E36 / Z3, E36 / Compact | M8 | 22 N.m. | |
| E31 | M10 | 42 N.m. | ||
| 2AZ Stabilizer link on anti-roll bar/swinging arm | E38 | 42 N.m. | ||
| E39 / E52 | 65 N.m. | |||
| E53 | 100 N.m. | |||
| E60 / E61 / E63 / E64 / E83 | M10 | 65 N.m. | ||
| E65 / E66 / E67 | M10 | 58 N.m. | ||
| E60 / E61 / E63 / E64 / E65 / E66 / E67 | M12 | 100 N.m. | ||
| 3AZ Retaining bracket, stabilizer bar to rear axle support | E52 / E85 | 22 N.m. | ||
| E53 | 19 N.m. | |||
| E60 / E61 / E63 / E64 | M8 | 28 N.m. | ||
| E65 / E66 / E67 | M10 | 60 N.m. | ||
| E83 | M8 | 21 N.m. | ||
| 4AZ Stabilizer link to bracket | E85 | M8 8.8 | 22 N.m. | |
| 5AZ Bracket stabilizer link to upper control arm | E85 | M8x20 8.8 | 22 N.m. |