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31 35 000 Removing and installing/replacing front stabilizer

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Mount securing fixture for vehicle on lifting platform   to prevent the vehicle from slipping off or tilting down.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Release nut (1); if necessary, grip dihedron (2) or hexagon socket.

Installation: 

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque 31 35 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Self-Locking Nut
G04796744Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release left and right screws (1).

Remove stabilizer (2) from control arm bracket.

Installation: 

Replace rubber mount   for stabilizer.

Tightening torque 31 35 3AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Stabilizer
G04796805Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

After installation: 

NOTE: Only cars with DSC are fitted with a steering angle sensor (integrated in the steering column switch cluster).