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31 35 005 Removing And Installing/Replacing Push Rod (Stabilizer Link) For Left/Right Stabilizer

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Note (M3 only): 

Make sure stabilizer link is installed in correct position.

  1. Connection, stabilizer link to spring strut
  2. Connection, stabilizer link to stabilizer
Fig 1: Identifying Stabilizer Link And Spring Strut Connection
G05778174Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release nut (1) and remove bracket for brake hose.

Release nut (3) and remove stabilizer link (2).

Installation: 

Replace self-locking nuts.

Tightening torque. Refer to 31 35 2AZ in 31 35 STABILIZER BAR .

Fig 2: Identifying Stabilizer Link And Nut
G04726314Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.