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BMW 7 Series (F01/F02) 2008-2015 Service Manual / Front Axle / Stabilizer Bar

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.

Stabilizer Bar
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.

Stabilizer Bar
Fig. 80: Identifying Anti-Roll Bar Link With Screws

Stabilizer Bar
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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