31 35 000 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

M3:

Remove REINFORCEMENT PLATE .

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

Installation:

Replace self-locking nut.

Fig 1: Identifying Return Line With Nut

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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 .

Fig 2: Identifying Stabilizer, 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 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.

Fig 3: Identifying Stud, Front Axle Carrier Nuts And Screws

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Replacement

Remove both RUBBER MOUNTS FROM STABILIZER