31 35 000 Removing and installing/replacing front stabilizer

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

IMPORTANT: To avoid complaints being made by the customer about noise (e.g. grating), set the car on its wheels and tighten down the anti-roll bar mounting to specified torque.

Necessary preliminary tasks

REMOVE front underbody protection.
E84: Remove pedestrian protection as necessary.
E88: Remove left and right V-strut.
Remove ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ON BOTH SIDES FROM ANTI-ROLL BAR .

M3:

Remove reinforcement plate.

Release nut (1) for return line (2).

Tightening torque 32 41 11AZ .

Installation note:

Replace self-locking nut.

Fig 1: Identifying Return Line Nut

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Except M3: Release screws (1) and remove brackets.

Release nuts (2); if necessary, grip screws after repair.

Remove anti-roll bar (3); if necessary, press off from front axle support with a suitable tool.

Installation note:

Check rubber mounts for damage, and renew rubber mounts/anti-roll bar if necessary.

Replace self-locking nuts (do not tighten down).

Set car on its wheels and tighten down nuts to tightening torque 31 35 1AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Anti Roll Bar, Bracket Screws And Nuts

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Repair solution for studs

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 31 12 1AZ .

Raise lock nut (2) in bore hole area and pull off from front axle support.

Drive out stud bolts (3) in upwards direction and remove/feed out through an opening in front axle support.

Installation note:

Insert new screws from above.

Replace lock nut.

Fig 3: Identifying Stud Bolts, Lock Nuts And Screw

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Replacement

Remove both RUBBER MOUNTS FROM ANTI-ROLL BAR (except E84).