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37 12 220 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Active Stabilizer

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IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to enter the hydraulic system. Seal off pipe connections with plugs.
NOTE: A light film of grease on the anti-friction bearing in no way impairs the operational capability of the stabilizer. In a warranty case you must always provide a fault memory printout, even where there is no fault memory entry, with the defective part.

Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

IMPORTANT: To prevent the stabilizer from being distorted, secure first the left retaining bracket (without  elongated holes) and then the right retaining bracket (with  elongated holes) to the front axle carrier.

Release screws (1) on both sides.

Check anti-friction bearing on both sides for damage; if necessary, replace stabilizer (observe note at start of repair instruction).

Installation: 

Check rubber mount on both sides, replace if necessary. Refer to AXLE CARRIER RUBBER MOUNTS .

Tightening torque, (60 N.m.).

Fig 1: Locating Anti-Friction Bearing
G03292762Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! Pressure lines must not have any contact with the stabilizer (minimum distance 5 mm)!

Carefully raise stabilizer (2) with a lever (1) until screw (3) is accessible.

Release nuts (3, 4).

Installation: 

Pressure lines are protected against being mixed up by different thread diameters on the oscillating motor connection.

Tightening torque, (30 N.m.).

Fig 2: Raising Stabilizer With A Lever
G03292763Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement: 

Remove rubber mount on both sides from stabilizer. Refer to AXLE CARRIER RUBBER MOUNTS .

After Installation: