How to carry out replacement: Anti Roll Bar Bushes 316ti 1.8 BMW 3 Compact (E46)
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Change BMW 3 Compact (E46) 316ti 1.8 Anti Roll Bar Bushes yourself – manuals and video tutorials

How to change front anti roll bar bushes on BMW 3 Compact (E46) – replacement guide

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW 3 Compact (E46) 316 ti, BMW 3 Compact (E46) 325ti, BMW 3 Compact (E46) 318 ti, BMW 3 Compact (E46) 320 td, BMW 3 Compact (E46) 318 td, BMW 3 Compact (E46) 316 ti … View more

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Replacement: anti roll bar bushes – BMW 3 Compact (E46). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Drive socket # 16
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Phillips screwdriver
Wheel chock
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Replacement: anti roll bar bushes – BMW 3 Compact (E46). AUTODOC recommends:
  • Both stabilizer bushes should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left stabilizer bushes.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: anti roll bar bushes – BMW 3 Compact (E46). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: anti roll bar bushes – BMW 3 Compact (E46). Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the lower sound insulation. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  6. Step 7
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    Remove the lower sound insulation.
    Please note!
    Some cars are not equipped with the lower sound insulation.
  7. Step 8
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    Clean the fasteners of the stabilizer bush brackets. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 9
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the stabilizer bush brackets. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 10
    Changing of Anti Roll Bar Bushes on BMW 3 Compact (E46) 2004 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Remove the stabilizer bush brackets.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the stabilizer bushes.
  11. Step 12
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    Install the new stabilizer bushes.
  12. Step 13
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    Clean the mounting seats of the stabilizer bushes. Use WD-40 spray.
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