33 55 000 Removing and installing/replacing rear anti-roll bar

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

IMPORTANT: M3, M Coupe:
When installing the anti-roll bar, make sure the two rubber mount halves are correctly installed and correctly latched on both sides (on the retaining bracket)!

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove both REAR COIL SPRINGS .
Remove LEFT WISHBONE ON WHEEL CARRIER .
Remove BOTH ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKS FROM ANTI-ROLL BAR .
Lower rear axle support . See 33 31 503 LOWERING/RAISING REAR AXLE SUPPORT (SWZ00-2040) or 33 31 503 LOWERING/RAISING REAR AXLE SUPPORT (UNIVERSAL LIFTER) .

NOTE: To simplify the image, anti-roll bar removal is shown on the removed rear axle.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 33 55 1AZ .

Remove both RUBBER MOUNTS FROM ANTI-ROLL BAR .

Turn anti-roll bar (2) and remove sideways.

Installation note:

Check both rubber mounts for damage and replace if necessary.

Fig 1: Identifying Anti-Roll Bar And Mounting Screws

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After installation:

BLEED BRAKE SYSTEM .