Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove FRONT ASSEMBLY UNDERSIDE PROTECTION
Remove STABILIZER LINK ON BOTH SIDES FROM STABILIZER

NOTE: The following illustrations was created using the E91 with M57T2 as an example. Other vehicles and engines may show differences in detail.

N52:

Remove coolant pipe from front axle carrier.

Release screws (1).

Remove bracket (2) with pressure line for power steering from front axle carrier.

Remove stabilizer (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Stabilizer, Bracket With Screws

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Installation:

Check RUBBER MOUNT ON BOTH SIDES , replace if necessary.

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