33 55 000 Removing and installing/replacing rear stabilizer
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 BMW M3, 2009 BMW M3, and 2008 BMW M3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IMPORTANT:
M3:
When installing the stabilizer, make sure the two rubber mount halves are correctly installed and correctly engaged on both sides (in the retaining bracket).
When installing the stabilizer, make sure the two rubber mount halves are correctly installed and correctly engaged on both sides (in the retaining bracket).
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove both rear coil springs
- Remove left control arm on wheel carrier
- Remove both stabilizer links from stabilizer
- Lower rear axle carrier
NOTE:
To simplify the picture, stabilizer removal is shown on the removed rear axle.
Release screws (1).
Remove both rubber mounts from stabilizer .
Turn stabilizer (2) and remove sideways.
Installation:
Check both rubber mounts for damage , replace if necessary.
Tightening torque 33 55 1AZ . See 33 55 STABILIZER BAR .
After installation:
- Bleed braking system . See 34 00 050 BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM WITH DSC .