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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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All the parts you need to replace – Anti Roll Bar Links for 5 Touring (E61) and other BMW models
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Tools
Replacement: anti roll bar links – BMW 5 Touring (E61). List of the tools you'll need:
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:
  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 links – BMW 5 Touring (E61). 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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    Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the stabilizer rod.
    Replacement: anti roll bar links – BMW 5 Touring (E61). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Examine stabiliser bushes. Replace them if needed.
  9. Step 10
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    Clean the mounting seats of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 11
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    Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link.
  11. Step 12
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    Tighten the stabiliser link fastener. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
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