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31 35 021 Replacing Rubber Mounts of Stabilizer Retaining Fixture on Front Axle Carrier




31 35 021 - Replacing both rubber mounts of stabilizer mounting on front axle carrier (M3)





Note:
Rubber mounts (consisting of upper and lower sections) must be replaced in pairs.





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove stabilizer from front axle carrier 31 35 000 Removing and Installing/Replacing Front Stabilizer

Important!
When installing the stabilizer, make sure the rubber mount lower section is correctly engaged on both sides.





Note:
Insert a screwdriver on both sides between retaining bracket (1) and rubber mount lower section (3).

Snap out retaining bracket (1).

Remove rubber mount lower section (3) and rubber mount upper section (2).

Installation:
Make sure rubber mount halves contact stabilizer stop correctly.





Installation:
Keep retaining bracket (1), rubber mount upper section (2), rubber mount lower section (3) and stabilizer clean and free from oil and grease.
Insert rubber mount upper section (2) in retaining bracket (1). Guide (4) must be correctly seated in opening (5) in the process.
Catches on rubber mount lower section (3) must not be damaged and must be located in the designated recesses in the retaining bracket (1).