3135000 Removing and installing/replacing front stabilizer
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IMPORTANT:
To avoid complaints being made by the customer about noise (e.g. grating), set the car on its wheels and tighten down the stabilizer mounting to specified torque.
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION
- E88: Remove V-strut on left and right
- Remove ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ON BOTH SIDES FROM STABILIZER
Except M3: Release screws (1) and remove brackets.
Release nuts (2); if necessary, grip screws after repair.
Remove stabilizer (3); if necessary, press off front axle carrier with a suitable tool.
Installation:
Check both RUBBER MOUNTS FOR DAMAGE and replace 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 .
Repair solution for studs
Release screw (1).
Tightening torque 31 12 1AZ .
Raise lock nut (2) in area of bore and detach from front axle carrier.
Drive out studs (3) in upwards direction and remove/feed out through an opening in front axle carrier.
Installation:
Insert new screws from above.
Replace lock nut.
Replacement
- Remove both RUBBER MOUNTS FROM STABILIZER