Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 318 i, BMW 3 Coupe (E46) 318 Ci, BMW 3 Touring (E46) 318 i

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: anti roll bar links – BMW E46. Tools you might need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Combination spanner #16
                      
                        Drive socket # 17 
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Wheel chock

All the parts you need to replace – Anti Roll Bar Links for 3 Saloon (E46) and other BMW models

 
    BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 318 i
  
    BMW 3 Coupe (E46) 318 Ci
  
    BMW 3 Touring (E46) 318 i

 
    BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 318 i
  
    BMW 3 Coupe (E46) 318 Ci
  
    BMW 3 Touring (E46) 318 i

 
    BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 318 i
  
    BMW 3 Coupe (E46) 318 Ci
  
    BMW 3 Touring (E46) 318 i

 
    BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 318 i
  
    BMW 3 Coupe (E46) 318 Ci
  
    BMW 3 Touring (E46) 318 i

 
    BMW 3 Saloon (E46) 318 i
  
    BMW 3 Coupe (E46) 318 Ci
  
    BMW 3 Touring (E46) 318 i

Replacement: anti roll bar links – BMW E46. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

Replace the stabiliser links on BMW E46 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 E46. Recommended sequence of 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.

AUTODOC recommends:

Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. BMW E46
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 shock strut.Use a combination spanner #16.Use a drive socket #17.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar.Use a combination spanner #16.Use a drive socket #17.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Remove the stabilizer rod.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – BMW E46. Professionals recommend:

Examine stabiliser bushes. Replace them if needed.
Step 10

Install a new rod, tighten the fasteners.
Step 11

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar.Use a combination spanner #16.Use a drive socket #17.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
Step 12

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut.Use a combination spanner #16.Use a drive socket #17.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
Step 13

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

Step 14

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 15

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:

Replacement: anti roll bar links – BMW E46. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 16

Install the wheel.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – BMW E46. AUTODOC recommends:

To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 17

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 18

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 19

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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