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How to change rear anti roll bar links on BMW E60 – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 520 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 530 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 530 d, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 525i, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 545i, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) M5, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 535 d, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 530i, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 523 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 525i, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 540i, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 550i, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 520d, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 530d, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 525xi, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 530 xi, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 530 xd, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 525 d, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 520d, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 535 d, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 525 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 525xi, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 523i, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 525 d, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 530 d, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 530 xd, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 530i, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 530 xi, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 530 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 535i, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 525xd, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 520d, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 520i, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 525 i xDrive, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 530 i xDrive, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 525d xDrive, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 530 d xDrive, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 530 d, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 540i, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 530i, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 530xi 3.0, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 525 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 525 d, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 520 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 520i, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 523i, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 525 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 525 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 520d, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 525i … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 520 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 530 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 530 d, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 525i, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 545i, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) M5, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 535 d, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 530i, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 523 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 525i, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 540i, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 550i, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 520d, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 530d, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 525xi, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 530 xi, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 530 xd, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 525 d, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 520d, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 535 d, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 525 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 525xi, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 523i, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 525 d, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 530 d, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 530 xd, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 530i, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 530 xi, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 530 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 535i, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 525xd, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 520d, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 520i, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 525 i xDrive, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 530 i xDrive, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 525d xDrive, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 530 d xDrive, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 530 d, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 540i, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 530i, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 530xi 3.0, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 525 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 525 d, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 520 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 520i, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 523i, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 525 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 525 i, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 520d, BMW 5 Saloon (E60) 525i … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change rear anti roll bar link / rear drop link on BMW E60 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Anti Roll Bar Links for 5 Saloon (E60) and other BMW models
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #15
Combination spanner #16
Combination spanner #17
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 15
Drive socket # 16
HEX bit no.H6.
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Wheel chock
Replacement: anti roll bar links – BMW E60. AUTODOC experts recommend:
- Replace the stabiliser links on BMW E60 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 E60. 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 rear 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 E60 - 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 #15. Use a combination spanner #16. - Step 8
Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer bar with the control arm. Use a combination spanner #18. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench. - Step 9
Remove the stabilizer rod.Replacement: anti roll bar links – BMW E60. 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
Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link. - Step 12
Tighten the stabiliser link fastener. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a combination spanner #18. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
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