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

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 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
    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. See 31 35 2AZ in 31 35 2AZ STABILIZER BAR .

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