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This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 525 tds, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 523 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 528 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 535 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 525 td, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 530 d, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 520 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 520 d, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 525 d, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 520 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 530 d, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 525 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 530 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 525 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E39) 520 i … 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 Saloon (E39) and other BMW models

Anti-roll bar link

        Anti-roll bar link for 5 Saloon (E39) Petrol (150 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for 5 Saloon (E39) Diesel (143 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for 5 Saloon (E39) Petrol (170 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for 5 Saloon (E39) Petrol (193 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for 5 Saloon (E39) Petrol (235 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for 5 Saloon (E39) Diesel (116 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for 5 Saloon (E39) Diesel (184 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for 5 Saloon (E39) Petrol (136 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for 5 Saloon (E39) Diesel (136 hp)

Replacement: anti roll bar links – BMW E39. Tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Combination spanner #17
                      
                        Drive socket # 17 
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: anti roll bar links – BMW E39. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Replace the stabiliser links on BMW E39 in pairs.
The replacement procedure is identical for both stabiliser links on the same axle.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – BMW E39. Take the following steps:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 3

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – BMW E39. Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Remove the stabilizer rod.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – BMW E39. AUTODOC recommends:
Examine stabiliser bushes. Replace them if needed.
Step 10

Clean the mounting seats of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 11

Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link.
Step 12

Tighten the stabiliser link fastener. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 65 Nm torque.
Step 14

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 65 Nm torque.
Step 15

Treat all joints of the stabiliser link. Use copper grease.
Step 16

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 17

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: anti roll bar links – BMW E39. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 18

Install the wheel.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – BMW E39. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 19

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 20

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 nm torque.
Step 21

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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