31 35 000 Removing and installing/replacing front stabilizer

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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

Fig 1: Identifying Nut And Screw

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Replacement:

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