31 35 000 Removing and installing/replacing front stabilizer

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove front assembly underside protection 
• If necessary, remove wheel suspension cover on both sides
• Remove stabilizer link on both sides from stabilizer 31 35 005 Removing and installing/replacing push rod (stabilizer link) for left/right 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 -- 650I

Replacement: 

Remove rubber mount on both sides from stabilizer  . See 31 35 021 Replacing rubber mounts of stabilizer retaining fixture on front axle carrier .