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How to change front anti roll bar links on BMW 5 Touring (E61) – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW 5 Touring (E61) 525 i, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 545 i, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 530 d, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 525 d, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 535 d, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 530 i, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 523 i, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 525i, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 550 i, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 530 d, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 520d, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 525 d, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 520d, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 525 d, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 530 d, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 530 i, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 525 i, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 535 d, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 523 i, BMW 5 Touring (E61) M5, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 520d, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 520 i, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 530 d, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 520 i, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 530i 3.0 , BMW 5 Touring (E61) 523i 2.5, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 525 i, BMW 5 Touring (E61) 525i … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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All the parts you need to replace – Anti Roll Bar Links for 5 Touring (E61) and other BMW models
Anti-roll bar link
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Drive socket # 16
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Wheel chock
Replacement: anti roll bar links – BMW 5 Touring (E61). AUTODOC recommends:
- Replace the stabiliser links on BMW 5 Touring (E61) in pairs.
- The replacement procedure is identical for both stabiliser links on the same axle.
- Please note: all work on the car – BMW 5 Touring (E61) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Secure the wheels with chocks.
- Step 2Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
- Step 3Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.Step 4Unscrew the wheel bolts.Replacement: anti roll bar links – BMW 5 Touring (E61). Tip:To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
- Step 5Remove the wheel.
- Step 6Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 7Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 8Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 9Remove the stabilizer rod.Replacement: anti roll bar links – BMW 5 Touring (E61). AUTODOC experts recommend:Examine stabiliser bushes. Replace them if needed.
- Step 10Clean the mounting seats of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 11Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link.
- Step 12Tighten the stabiliser link fastener. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
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