33 55 041 Replacing anti-roll bar link for anti-roll bar on left or right (640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650xi)

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IMPORTANT: Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for raising the vehicle

IMPORTANT: Do not mix up anti-roll bar links

Stabilizer link for active stabilizer
Anti-roll bar link for conventional anti-roll bar

Fig 1: Identifying Stabilizer And Anti-Roll Bar Link

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Vehicle with ARS

Unscrew nuts (1).

Remove anti-roll bar link (2).

Tightening torque 33 55 2AZ .

Installation note:

Replace self-locking nuts.

Fig 2: Identifying Anti-Roll Bar Link Nut

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Vehicle without ARS

Slacken nut (1).

Tightening torque 33 55 2AZ .

Release nut (2) and remove anti-roll bar link (3).

Tightening torque 33 55 2AZ .

Installation note:

Replace self-locking nuts.

Fig 3: Identifying Anti-Roll Bar Link Nut

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