Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW 3 Touring (E46) 330 d, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 320 i, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 318 i, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 328 i, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 320 d, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 330 xd, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 330 xi, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 330 i, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 320 i, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 325 i, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 325 xi, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 320 d, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 318 i, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 316 i, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 318 d, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 330 xd, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 318 d View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: anti roll bar bushes – BMW E46 touring. 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
Wheel chock
Replacement: anti roll bar bushes – BMW E46 touring. Tip:
  • 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 E46 touring. Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
    How to change Anti Roll Bar Bushes on BMW 3 Touring (E46) 1999 - free PDF and video manuals
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
    How to replace BMW 3 Touring (E46) 320d 2.0 2000 Anti Roll Bar Bushes - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 3
    BMW 3 Touring (E46) 320i 2.2 2001 Anti Roll Bar Bushes replacement: free workshop manuals
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: anti roll bar bushes – BMW E46 touring. AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  5. Step 5
    How to remove BMW 3 SERIES 330d 3.0 2003 Anti Roll Bar Bushes - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
    How to replace Anti Roll Bar Bushes on BMW 3 Touring (E46) 2004: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Clean the fasteners of the stabilizer bush brackets. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 7
    How hard is it to do yourself: Anti Roll Bar Bushes replacement on BMW 3 Touring (E46) 330xd 2.9 2005 - download illustrated guide
    Unscrew the fasteners of the stabilizer bush brackets. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 8
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    Remove the stabilizer bush brackets.
  9. Step 9
    Changing of Anti Roll Bar Bushes on BMW 3 Touring (E46) 2000 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Remove the stabilizer bushes.
  10. Step 10
    BMW 3 SERIES 330xi 3.0 Anti Roll Bar Bushes replacement: online guides and video tutorials
    Clean the mounting seats of the stabilizer bushes. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 11
    Replacing Anti Roll Bar Bushes on BMW 3 Touring (E46) 2002 320d 2.0 by yourself
    Install the new stabilizer bushes.
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