BMW 7 Series: Stabilizer Bar
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK (STABILIZER
LINK) FOR LEFT/RIGHT STABILIZER
IMPORTANT: Observe SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for raising the vehicle
Unscrew nuts (1).
Remove anti-roll bar link (2).
Installation note:
Replace self-locking nut.
Tightening torque 31 35 2AZ.
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Fig. 79: Identifying Anti-Roll Bar Link With Nuts
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT STABILIZER
Necessary preliminary work
- REMOVE front underbody protection.
- Remove BOTH ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKS FROM ANTI-ROLL BAR.
- Remove F12/F13: stiffening plate.
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 31 35 1AZ
Remove anti-roll bar (2) downwards.
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Fig. 80: Identifying Anti-Roll Bar Link With Screws
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Fig. 81: Identifying Nose On Retaining Bracket And Curve On Lower Mounting
Plate
Installation note:
Replace screws.
Pay attention to installation location of retaining bracket and mounting
plate!
- Nose (1) on retaining bracket must point left in direction of travel
- Curve (2) on lower mounting plate points to rubber bearing
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NOTES ON REMOVING AND INSTALLING LOW PROFILE BAND CLAMPS
Notes
IMPORTANT: During removal Low Profile band clamp (dotted line) is
overstretched and must
not be reused!
Fig. 82: Identifying Low Profil
ADAPTER
Adapter MW
Note: (Adapter) For pulling off the taper roller bearings from the
equalization housing in the front axle
differential
Fig. 1: Identifying Adapter (315090)
BUSH
Bush MW
Note: (imp
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Notes
WARNING: Chain tensioner is pre-tensioned.
Release lock pin only in installed state.
Danger of injury!
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
The engine must not be cranked when the chain tensioner is removed.
The timing chain may jump.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove TIMING CASE COVER at top left
Concept
Manual gear-shifting is possible in manual mode.
Activating manual mode
Press the selector lever to the left from selector
lever position D, arrow 1.
Push the selector lever forward or pull it
backward, arrows 2.
Manual mode becomes active and the gear is
changed.
The engaged gear