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How to change rear anti roll bar links on BMW 5 Touring (E39) – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW 5 Touring (E39) 520i, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 523i, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 540i, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 528i, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 530 d, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 525tds, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 520i, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 520 d, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 525 d, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 530 d, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 520i, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 525 i, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 530i, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 520i, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 523 i … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
BMW 5 Touring (E39) 520i, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 523i, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 540i, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 528i, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 530 d, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 525tds, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 520i, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 520 d, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 525 d, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 530 d, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 520i, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 525 i, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 530i, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 520i, BMW 5 Touring (E39) 523 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 5 Touring (E39) and other BMW models
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Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #16
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 17
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Wheel chock
Replacement: anti roll bar links – BMW 5 Touring (E39). Tip from AUTODOC:
- Replace the stabiliser links on BMW 5 Touring (E39) 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 (E39) – 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 3Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.Step 4
Unscrew the wheel bolts.Replacement: anti roll bar links – BMW 5 Touring (E39). AUTODOC recommends: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 combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 8
Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer bar with the control arm. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 9
Remove the stabilizer rod.Replacement: anti roll bar links – BMW 5 Touring (E39). Tip: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 #16. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
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