How to carry out replacement: Anti Roll Bar Links 118d BMW E87
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How to change rear anti roll bar links on BMW 1 Hatchback (E87) – replacement guide

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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: anti roll bar links – BMW 1 (E87). Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Drive socket # 13
Combination spanner #17
HEX bit No.H5.
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Torque wrench
Wheel chock
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AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace the stabiliser links on BMW 1 (E87) in pairs.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for both stabiliser links on the same axle.
  • Please note: all work on the car – BMW 1 (E87) – 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.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. BMW 1 (E87)
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
    Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 7
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #17. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the control arm. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a flat screwdriver.
  7. Step 9
    Remove the fastening bolt.
    Step 10
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    Remove the stabilizer rod.
    Replacement: anti roll bar links – BMW 1 (E87). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Examine stabiliser bushes. Replace them if needed.
  8. Step 11
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    Clean the mounting seats of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 12
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    Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link.
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