31 35 000 Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Stabilizer

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IMPORTANT: Observe safety when raising the vehicle.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front assembly underside protection . See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .

Release nut (1) on both sides; if necessary, grip at Torx socket.

Remove stabilizer link on both sides from stabilizer (3).

Installation:

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque 31 35 12AZ . See FRONT AXLE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

If necessary, remove holder for hydraulic lines from retaining bracket.

Release nuts (2) on both sides.

Remove stabilizer from front axle carrier.

Fig 1: Identifying Stabilizer Link On Both Sides From Stabilizer

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Installation:

Check rubber mount on both sides , replace if necessary. See 31 35 021 REPLACING BOTH RUBBER MOUNTS OF STABILIZER MOUNTING ON FRONT AXLE CARRIER .

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque 31 35 1AZ . See FRONT AXLE - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Replacement:

Remove rubber mount on both sides from stabilizer . See 31 35 021 REPLACING BOTH RUBBER MOUNTS OF STABILIZER MOUNTING ON FRONT AXLE CARRIER .