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How to change front anti roll bar links on BMW 3 Coupe (E46) – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW 3 Coupe (E46) 323 Ci, BMW 3 Coupe (E46) 328Ci, BMW 3 Coupe (E46) 320Ci, BMW 3 Coupe (E46) 318Ci, BMW 3 Coupe (E46) M3, BMW 3 Coupe (E46) 320 Ci, BMW 3 Coupe (E46) 325Ci, BMW 3 Coupe (E46) 316 Ci, BMW 3 Coupe (E46) 318Ci, BMW 3 Coupe (E46) 330 Cd, BMW 3 Coupe (E46) 320 Cd, BMW 3 Coupe (E46) M3 CSL, BMW 3 Coupe (E46) 316 Ci, BMW 3 Coupe (E46) 318Ci, BMW 3 Coupe (E46) 330Ci, BMW 3 Coupe (E46) 320 Ci, BMW 3 Coupe (E46) 318 Ci, BMW 3 Coupe (E46) 318Ci, BMW 3 Coupe (E46) 323 Ci … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
BMW 3 Coupe (E46) 323 Ci, BMW 3 Coupe (E46) 328Ci, BMW 3 Coupe (E46) 320Ci, BMW 3 Coupe (E46) 318Ci, BMW 3 Coupe (E46) M3, BMW 3 Coupe (E46) 320 Ci, BMW 3 Coupe (E46) 325Ci, BMW 3 Coupe (E46) 316 Ci, BMW 3 Coupe (E46) 318Ci, BMW 3 Coupe (E46) 330 Cd, BMW 3 Coupe (E46) 320 Cd, BMW 3 Coupe (E46) M3 CSL, BMW 3 Coupe (E46) 316 Ci, BMW 3 Coupe (E46) 318Ci, BMW 3 Coupe (E46) 330Ci, BMW 3 Coupe (E46) 320 Ci, BMW 3 Coupe (E46) 318 Ci, BMW 3 Coupe (E46) 318Ci, BMW 3 Coupe (E46) 323 Ci … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle
All the parts you need to replace – Anti Roll Bar Links for 3 Coupe (E46) and other BMW models
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Combination spanner #17
Drive socket # 17
HEX bit no.H7
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Fender cover
Wheel chock
AUTODOC recommends:
- Replace the stabiliser links on BMW 3 Coupe (E46) in pairs.
- The replacement procedure is identical for both stabiliser links on the same axle.
- Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – BMW 3 Coupe (E46).
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Open the hood.Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.Step 3
Secure the wheels with chocks. - Step 4
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. - Step 5Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.Step 6
Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. BMW 3 Coupe (E46) - Step 7
Remove the wheel. - Step 8.1
Clean the stabiliser link fasteners.Step 8.2
Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. - Step 9
Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use HEX No.H7. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 10
Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use HEX No.H7. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 11
Remove the stabilizer rod. - Step 12
Install a new rod, tighten the fasteners. - Step 13
Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #17. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.
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