Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW Z4 Roadster (E89) sDrive 18 i, BMW Z4 Roadster (E89) sDrive 35 is, BMW Z4 Roadster (E89) sDrive 35 i, BMW Z4 Roadster (E89) sDrive 30 i, BMW Z4 Roadster (E89) sDrive 23 i, BMW Z4 Roadster (E89) sDrive 28 i, BMW Z4 Roadster (E89) sDrive 20 i … 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 Z4 Roadster (E89) and other BMW models

Anti-roll bar link

Rod / Strut, wheel suspension

Repair Kit, stabilizer suspension

Repair Kit, stabilizer coupling rod

Mounting, stabilizer coupling rod

        Anti-roll bar link for BMW Z4 Roadster (E89) sDrive 20 i Petrol (184 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for BMW Z4 Roadster (E89) sDrive 28 i Petrol (245 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for BMW Z4 Roadster (E89) sDrive 23 i Petrol (204 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for BMW Z4 Roadster (E89) sDrive 30 i Petrol (258 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for BMW Z4 Roadster (E89) sDrive 35 i Petrol (306 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for BMW Z4 Roadster (E89) sDrive 35 is Petrol (340 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for BMW Z4 Roadster (E89) sDrive 18 i Petrol (156 hp)

Replacement: anti roll bar links – BMW Z4 (E89). AUTODOC experts recommend:

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

Buy tools

AUTODOC recommends:

Replace the stabiliser links on BMW Z4 (E89) in pairs.
The replacement procedure is identical for both stabiliser links on the same axle.
Please note: all work on the car – BMW Z4 (E89) – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

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:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. BMW Z4 (E89)
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 #17. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a combination spanner #17 (2 pieces).
Step 9

Remove the stabilizer rod.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – BMW Z4 (E89). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
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

Install a new rod, tighten the fasteners.
Step 12

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a combination spanner #17 (2 pieces). Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 58 Nm torque.
Step 13

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 58 Nm torque.
Step 14

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

Step 15

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 16

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: anti roll bar links – BMW Z4 (E89). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 17

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. BMW Z4 (E89)
Step 18

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 19

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 20

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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