31 35 000 Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Stabilizer

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT WHEELS
Remove FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION
Remove FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER (FRONT SECTION)
Remove RADIATOR AIR DUCT
Remove right brake air duct with holder
Remove fan cowl. Refer to 17 11 035 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN (M57T2) or 17 11 035 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/RENEWING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN (N63) .
Remove heat exchanger from front axle support and tie up. Refer to 17 22 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HEAT EXCHANGER FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (M57T2, N54) or 17 22 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING GEARBOX OIL COOLER FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (N63, S63) .
Disconnect pressure line for power steering from front axle carrier
Remove BOTH ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKS FROM ANTI-ROLL BAR

Release screws (1).

Remove both retaining brackets of stabilizer (2).

Fig 1: Stabilizer And Screws

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Installation:

Align retaining bracket (1) so that tapped holes are situated in middle of elongated hole.

Tightening torque 31 35 1AZ .

Fig 2: Retaining Bracket

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Remove radiator box from engine carrier, extend out, press upwards and support with workshop jack.

IMPORTANT: Do not damage coating of stabilizer.

Fig 3: Radiator Box From Engine Carrier

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Remove stabilizer towards front.

Installation:

Check rubber mounting of radiator box for correct seating.